Nehawka Public Library · National Register of Historic Places
Nehawka’s story
151 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1875Nehawka is settled
NehawkaNE
A town of 178, settled in 1875.
Nehawka Public Library · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0
Population
178
2025 Census estimate · +2.3% since 2020
Typical home
$247K
+0.9% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
55.9
years
Jobs based here
32
A commuter town
Is Nehawka a good place to live?
Nehawka’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 17 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Nehawka. Nehawka Public Library is on the National Register of Historic Places. Nehawka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
178 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 Nehawka: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nehawka, and how to reach them.
PowerOmaha Public Power District13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Nehawka water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Nehawka’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 hereCass County ClerkCass County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6841368413 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 Nehawka.
Work & commute
Nehawka stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
1.3% of Nehawka working residents work locally, below both Nebraska’s towns (34%) and U.S. towns (8%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Nehawka. The top destinations are Omaha (39%), Plattsmouth (13%) and Murray (6%).
1%work in town
| Nehawka | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 34% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Nehawka1%
Omaha39%
Plattsmouth13%
Murray6%
Papillion6%
25 mi
median commute distance
32
jobs based in Nehawka
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Nehawka
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities. Since 1982, 26 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Nehawka.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
26
paid flood claims since 1982
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Nehawka has four seasons and pleasant summers
Nehawka has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 15° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–37°
Spring40–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall42–65°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Fewer of Nehawka’s adults report frequent mental distress than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
12% of Nehawka adults report frequent mental distress. Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Nehawka. 14% of Nehawka adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Nehawka | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
9 better21 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Nehawka | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.2% | 12.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 8.3% |
CHI Health St. Mary's
14.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A typical Nehawka home is worth about $247K
The typical Nehawka home is worth about $247,000, up 0.9% in a year, 11% below the Nebraska typical home. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 1 have a higher share of households owning their home than Nehawka.
$247KZillow home value
Typical home value
Nehawka$247K
Nebraska$278K
+0.9%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Outdoors
Nehawka has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 153 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nehawka Community Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Nehawka
17pages on Nehawka
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Nehawka; the nearest are
Bellevue UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bellevue22.5 mi$9,903 tuitionPeru State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Peru28 mi$8,640 in-state tuitionSoutheast Community College AreaCommunity college · Public · Lincoln32 mi$3,690 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Nehawka residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Nehawka for work
Where Nehawka’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
32jobs based in Nehawka
1%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Nehawka
Village in Nebraska, United States
Nehawka is a village in southeastern Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 173 at the 2020 census. Settlement in the vicinity began in 1855 along Weeping Water Creek, and the village was platted in 1887 when the Missouri Pacific Railroad was extended to the site. Limestone deposits near the village contain flint that was quarried by prehistoric peoples and traded widely across the Great Plains. Nehawka's log cabin public library, built in 1934 as a Civil Works Administration project, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 997 ft
- ZIP code
- 68413
- Area code
- 402
Questions about Nehawka
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nehawka, NE a good place to live?
Nehawka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.