154 years in pictures
Census counts: 76 in 1880, a peak of 391 in 1950, 83 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1872Naponee is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

A town of 84, settled in 1872.
Naponee’s median age is 57.5 years, above both the Nebraska town median (37.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 1 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Naponee. Naponee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 76 in 1880, a peak of 391 in 1950, 83 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Naponee, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Naponee.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Naponee’s July high is 90°F, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 87°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Naponee has chilly winters and warm summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
19% of adults have diabetes in Naponee. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Naponee. 17% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Naponee.
| Naponee | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Naponee | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.8% | 19.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 86.3% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 13% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Naponee; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Naponee residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Naponee (Mississauga: naapanne; "flour") is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Naponee had a population of 83.
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Naponee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.