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ReynoldsNE

A town of 62, settled in 1880.

Is Reynolds a good place to live?

Reynolds’ average trip to work is 45 minutes, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 17 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of residents below the poverty line than Reynolds. Reynolds has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

62 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Reynolds’s story

146 years in pictures

Census counts: 271 in 1890, 57 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1960 on.

  • 1880Reynolds is settled
Explore the history →
Getting set up

Moving to Reynolds: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Reynolds, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerVillage of ReynoldsEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Reynolds water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers17% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Reynolds’ trash rules yet
SchoolsFairbury Public SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereJefferson County ClerkJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes68429, 6835268429 84% · 68352 16%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 Reynolds.

Natural hazards

Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Reynolds

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
74High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingHailStrong wind

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Four seasons and hot summers in Reynolds

Reynolds has chilly winters and warm summers. At 89°F, Reynolds’ July high is above both the Nebraska town median (87°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).

25″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter18–40°
Spring40–64°
Summer64–87°
Fall42–66°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Reynolds is

Reynolds beats the Nebraska average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 30% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Reynolds.

ReynoldsNebraska townsU.S. towns
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)30%31%36%
Depression (CDC PLACES)19%18%23%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)19%19%16%
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)16%17%19%
32 measures vs. Nebraska
2 better28 too close to call2 worse
What stands outReynoldsNE
Fewer uninsured adults7.5%9.9%
More adults getting cholesterol checked86%83.7%
More adults who have had cancer9.9%8.3%
Jefferson Community Health & Life
10.7 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 Reynolds

15pages on Reynolds
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Reynolds; the nearest are

About Reynolds

Village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States

Reynolds is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 59 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.3 sq mi
Elevation
1,391 ft
ZIP code
68429

Questions about Reynolds

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Reynolds, NE a good place to live?

Reynolds has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What is Reynolds, NE known for?

2 notable people were born here, including Duane Garrison Hunt and Eddie Hickey.