Sophia Strand at Clarence Strand's Gravesite, 1930, 1930
Newman Grove’s story
152 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1930.
- 1874Newman Grove is settled
Newman GroveNE
A town of 632, settled in 1874.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
632
2025 Census estimate · −4.5% since 2020
Typical home
$198K
+5.2% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
35.7
years
Jobs based here
190
A commuter town
Is Newman Grove a good place to live?
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Newman Grove. Newman Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
632 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Walker TownshipNewman Grove
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Newman Grove: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Newman Grove, and how to reach them.
PowerElkhorn Rural Public Pwr Dist9.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Newman Grove water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Newman Grove’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 hereMadison County ClerkMadison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code6875868758 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 Newman Grove.
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very high hazard risk in Newman Grove
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Newman Grove.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
6
paid flood claims since 1998
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Newman Grove’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Newman Grove Public Schools. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Grove Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 144 | A+ |
| Newman Grove High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 85 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Newman Grove has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Newman Grove for work: only 4% work in town. 15% of Newman Grove residents live below the poverty line, against 11% in Nebraska’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Newman Grove fell to 190 in 2023, 60 fewer than in 2013.
4%work in town
| Newman Grove | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.3% | 34% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Newman Grove4%
Norfolk18%
Madison11%
Lincoln5%
Omaha4%
26 mi
median commute distance
190
jobs based in Newman Grove
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Newman Grove’s typical home value is about $198K
The typical Newman Grove home is worth about $198,000, up 5.2% in a year, 29% below the Nebraska typical home. At $744 a month, Newman Grove’s median rent is below both Nebraska’s towns ($914 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$198KZillow home value
| Newman Grove | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $744 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 67% | 73% |
Typical home value
Newman Grove$198K
Nebraska$278K
+5.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Newman Grove, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Newman Grove has cold winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Newman Grove.
27″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–35°
Spring37–61°
Summer61–83°
Fall39–63°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Newman Grove than in most of Nebraska or the rest of the country
42% of adults have high blood pressure in Newman Grove. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Newman Grove. 16% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Newman Grove.
| Newman Grove | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
2 better19 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Newman Grove | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.5% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.4% | 6.1% |
Boone County Health Center
12.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Newman Grove
17pages on Newman Grove
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Newman Grove; the nearest are
Northeast Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Norfolk28.6 mi$3,840 in-state tuitionWayne State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Wayne51.9 mi$8,216 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Newman Grove residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Newman Grove for work
Where Newman Grove’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
190jobs based in Newman Grove
4%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Newman Grove
City in Platte County, Nebraska, United States
Newman Grove is a city in Madison and Platte counties in Nebraska, United States. The population was 667 at the 2020 census. The Madison County portion of Newman Grove is part of the Norfolk Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,713 ft
- ZIP code
- 68758
- Area code
- 402
Questions about Newman Grove
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Newman Grove, NE a good place to live?
Newman Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.