Pickrell, Nebraska Austin Street 1, 2012
Pickrell’s story
142 years in pictures
Census counts: 160 in 1920, 186 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and a map from 1986 on.
- 1884Pickrell is settled
PickrellNE
A town of 189, settled in 1884.
Population
189
2025 Census estimate · −0.5% since 2020
Typical home
$345K
+3% in a year
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
41.3
years
Jobs based here
19
A commuter town
Is Pickrell a good place to live?
Of the 57 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Pickrell. Pickrell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
189 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 Pickrell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pickrell, and how to reach them.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Pickrell water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pickrell’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 hereGage County ClerkGage County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6842268422 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 Pickrell.
Work & commute
In Pickrell, the average trip to work runs longer than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
Pickrell’s average trip to work is 28 minutes, above both the Nebraska town median (17 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). 6.1% of Pickrell residents live below the poverty line. Most working residents leave Pickrell for work: only 0% work in town.
0%work in town
| Pickrell | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Pickrell0%
Lincoln38%
Beatrice23%
Marysville3%
Gretna3%
28 mi
median commute distance
19
jobs based in Pickrell
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Pickrell stands out in Nebraska and nationally: a larger share of its households own their home
96% of Pickrell households own their home, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 67% and U.S. towns at 73%. The typical Pickrell home is worth about $345,000, up 3% in a year, 24% above the Nebraska typical home.
$345KZillow home value
Typical home value
Pickrell$345K
Nebraska$278K
+3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Pickrell has four seasons and pleasant summers
Pickrell has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 15° and about 19 inches of snow falls in a winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–38°
Spring40–63°
Summer63–86°
Fall42–65°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Nebraska overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 21% of residents (17% statewide). 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
41.3median age · NE 37.2
| Pickrell | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 28% | 29% |
PickrellNebraskaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma0%
High school46%
Some college13%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s11%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Pickrell | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.9% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.1% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.1% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.2% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.1% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 46.2% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.4% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.1% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.9% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.3% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Pickrell is
Pickrell beats the Nebraska average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 22% of adults binge drink in Pickrell. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Pickrell.
| Pickrell | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Pickrell | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| More adults with arthritis | 27.8% | 24% |
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center
4.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Pickrell faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pickrell
16pages on Pickrell
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pickrell; the nearest are
Doane UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Crete20.5 mi$43,985 tuitionUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln30.4 mi$10,434 in-state tuitionSoutheast Community College AreaCommunity college · Public · Lincoln31 mi$3,690 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Pickrell residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Pickrell for work
Where Pickrell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
19jobs based in Pickrell
0%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pickrell
Village in Nebraska, United States
Pickrell is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 186.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,368 ft
- ZIP code
- 68422
Questions about Pickrell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pickrell, NE a good place to live?
Pickrell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.