156 years in pictures
Census counts: 369 in 1890, a peak of 433 in 1920, 120 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1870Ohiowa is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

35% of residents live below the poverty line in Ohiowa, above both Nebraska’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Ohiowa. Ohiowa Public School is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ohiowa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Ohiowa beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 369 in 1890, a peak of 433 in 1920, 120 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ohiowa, 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 Ohiowa.
Ohiowa’s average trip to work is 21 minutes, against 17 minutes in Nebraska’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Lincoln (18%), York (13%) and Exeter (11%). Half commute less than 34 miles.
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Ohiowa has chilly winters and warm summers. Ohiowa’s July high is 88°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
45% of Ohiowa adults have obesity. Only 5 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Ohiowa. 13% of Ohiowa adults have diabetes.
| Ohiowa | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Ohiowa | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who get no exercise | 30.8% | 24.3% |
| More adults with diabetes | 12.8% | 10.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Ohiowa home is worth about $252,000, up 8.1% in a year, 10% below the Nebraska typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Ohiowa; the nearest are
About 10 of every 100 Ohiowa residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Ohiowa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Nebraska, United States
Ohiowa is a village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 122 at the 2020 census.
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Ohiowa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.