Lorenzo, Nebraska 1, 2011
Lorenzo’s story
110 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 2 maps from 1972 on.
- 1916Lorenzo is settled
LorenzoNE
A town of 12, settled in 1916.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
12
Census survey, 2020–24
Land area
7 sq mi
Is Lorenzo a good place to live?
Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Lorenzo. Lorenzo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
12 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Lorenzo: who provides what
Lorenzo is unincorporated, so Cheyenne County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerHigh West Energy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesCheyenne CountyCheyenne County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCheyenne County ClerkCheyenne County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6916269162 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lorenzo.
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Lorenzo
The town’s July high stands at 89°F, against 87°F in Nebraska’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–42°
Spring34–61°
Summer56–86°
Fall36–64°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Lorenzo is
Among adults in Lorenzo, 18% have been diagnosed with depression, near the Nebraska town median (18%) and below the median of U.S. towns (23%). 31% of adults get no exercise outside work here.
| Lorenzo | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 28% | 25% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 76% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Lorenzo | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 6.1% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 30.5% | 24.3% |
Sidney Regional Medical Center
6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Lorenzo has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from drought
38% of Lorenzo’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by hail at 20%. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage here than in half of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtHailInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lorenzo
12pages on Lorenzo
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lorenzo; the nearest are
Northeastern Junior CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sterling, CO29.7 mi$5,730 in-state tuitionUniversity of Northern ColoradoUniversity or college · Public · Greeley, CO95.4 mi$12,416 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Lorenzo residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Lorenzo
Census-designated place in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States
Lorenzo is a census-designated place in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lorenzo had a population of 36. Lorenzo is located on Nebraska Highway 19, 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Sidney, the county seat, and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of the Colorado border.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 6.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,390 ft
Questions about Lorenzo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lorenzo, NE a good place to live?
Lorenzo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.