Princeton, NE, 2015
Princeton’s story
140 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2015 and 3 maps from 1897 on.
- 1886Princeton is settled
PrincetonNE
The town, settled in 1886, counts 99 residents.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
99
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$222K
Census ACS
Median age
50.6
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Princeton a good place to live?
Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Princeton. Princeton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
99 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Princeton: who provides what
Princeton is unincorporated, so Lancaster County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesLancaster CountyLancaster County provides services here
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 hereLancaster Election CommissionerLancaster County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6840468404 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 Princeton.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Princeton
Expect July afternoons of 87° and January nights of 15°, with about 29 inches of snow a winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–38°
Spring40–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall42–65°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A smaller share of adults in Princeton report frequent mental distress than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
In Princeton, just over one in ten adults have diabetes, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 11% and U.S. towns at 12%. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Princeton, and on top of that 13% of adults say their health is fair or poor locally. Against the Nebraska average, Princeton comes out ahead on 17 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 3.
| Princeton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 28% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
17 better12 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Princeton | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.7% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.2% | 12.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 8.3% |
Crete Area Medical Center
13 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Princeton, mostly tornadoes
27% of Princeton’s expected losses from natural hazards come from tornadoes, followed by inland flooding at 20%. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage here than in 53% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 18 attractions →Memorial Stadium and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Princeton. Close and well known come first.
17 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
17 mi Stadium & arenaPinnacle Bank Arena
37 mi MuseumStrategic Air and Space Museum
17 mi MuseumSheldon Museum of Art
17 mi MuseumMuseum of American Speed
17 mi MuseumUniversity of Nebraska State MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Memorial Stadium: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Pinnacle Bank Arena: CrunchySkies, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Strategic Air and Space Museum: User Kandykornhead on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Sheldon Museum of Art: Ammodramus, CC0 · Museum of American Speed: Amjackson16, CC BY-SA 4.0 · University of Nebraska State Museum: Hanyou23, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Princeton
14pages on Princeton
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Princeton
Doane UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Crete13.3 mi$43,985 tuitionUnion Adventist UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lincoln14 mi$29,334 tuition
About 0 of every 100 Princeton residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Princeton
Unincorporated Community and Census designated place in Nebraska, United States
Princeton is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 51 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,430 ft
Questions about Princeton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Princeton, NE a good place to live?
Princeton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.