McGrew, Nebraska, 2012
McGrew’s story
115 years in pictures
Census counts: 128 in 1920, 75 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 3 maps from 1898 on.
- 1911McGrew is settled
McGrewNE
A town of 68, settled in 1911.
Photo: Flickr user Afiler · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
68
2025 Census estimate · −2.9% since 2020
Median home value
$69K
Census ACS
Household income
$36K
median
Median age
53.2
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is McGrew a good place to live?
McGrew’s average trip to work is 43 minutes, above both Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than McGrew. McGrew has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
68 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to McGrew: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in McGrew, and how to reach them.
PowerNebraska Public Power District10.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have McGrew’s trash rules yet
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 hereScotts Bluff County ClerkScotts Bluff County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes69353, 6933469353 56% · 69334 44%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 McGrew.
Natural hazards
Very high risk in McGrew, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtHailInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
McGrew has snowy winters and hot summers
McGrew has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. At 90°F, McGrew’s July high is above both the Nebraska town median (87°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–42°
Spring33–62°
Summer56–87°
Fall34–65°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy McGrew is
McGrew beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 17% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in McGrew.
| McGrew | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
1 better29 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | McGrew | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 12.8% | 9.9% |
Regional West Medical Center
15.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 4 attractions →Chimney Rock National Historic Site and 2 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around McGrew. Close and well known come first.
5 mi LandmarkChimney Rock National Historic Site
15 mi National MonumentScotts Bluff National Monument182K visitors a year
14 mi GardenNorthfield Park ArboretumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Chimney Rock National Historic Site: Mike Tigas from Columbia, MO, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Scotts Bluff National Monument: © 2004 Matthew Trump, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Northfield Park Arboretum: Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about McGrew
16pages on McGrew
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of McGrew
Summit Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gering14.5 mi$8,278 tuitionWestern Nebraska Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Scottsbluff14.6 mi$3,840 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 McGrew residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About McGrew
Village in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
McGrew is a village in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, McGrew had a population of 75.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,783 ft
- ZIP code
- 69353
Questions about McGrew
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is McGrew, NE a good place to live?
McGrew has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.