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A town of 230, settled in 1880.
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Pilger, above both Nebraska’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 57 in Nebraska we compare has a lower median rent than Pilger. Pilger 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: 11 in 1880, a peak of 578 in 1930, 240 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1963 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pilger, 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 Pilger.
At 87 of 100, Pilger’s FEMA risk score is against 55 of 100 in Nebraska’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Pilger since 2007.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.1% of Pilger working residents work locally. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher average trip to work than Pilger. The top destinations are Norfolk (17%), Omaha (12%) and Stanton (7%).
| Pilger | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Pilger has cold winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a lower July high than Pilger.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Pilger beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 21% of adults binge drink in Pilger.
| Pilger | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| What stands out | Pilger | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 67.9% | 62.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Pilger home is worth about $299,000, up 6.1% in a year, 7% above the Nebraska typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Pilger; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Pilger residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Pilger’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Stanton County, Nebraska, United States
Pilger is a village in Stanton County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pilger had a population of 240. It is located approximately 85 miles northwest of Omaha.
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Pilger has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.