Royal, Nebraska abandoned bldgs 1, 2012
Royal’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 202 in 1920, 58 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and a map from 1985 on.
- 1880Royal is settled
RoyalNE
A town of 55, settled in 1880.
Verdigris Creek Bridge · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
55
2025 Census estimate · −1.8% since 2020
Median home value
$60K
Census ACS
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
71.1
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Royal a good place to live?
Royal’s median age is 71.1 years, above both the Nebraska town median (37.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 1 have a higher share of households owning their home than Royal. Royal has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
55 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 Royal: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Royal, and how to reach them.
PowerElkhorn Rural Public Pwr Dist9.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Royal water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Royal’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 hereAntelope County ClerkAntelope County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6877368773 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 Royal.
Climate
In Royal, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Royal has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower July high than Royal.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–34°
Spring36–59°
Summer60–83°
Fall38–62°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Royal have high blood pressure than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
45% of Royal adults have high blood pressure, against 34% in Nebraska’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 16% of adults have diabetes in Royal. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Royal.
| Royal | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
6 better17 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Royal | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.8% | 6.1% |
Avera Creighton Hospital
14.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Royal faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by hail
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailDroughtInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Royal
16pages on Royal
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Royal; the nearest are
Northeast Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Norfolk42.1 mi$3,840 in-state tuitionWayne State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Wayne57.1 mi$8,216 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Royal residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Royal
Village in Nebraska, US
Royal is a village in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Royal had a population of 58.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,880 ft
- ZIP code
- 68773
Questions about Royal
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Royal, NE a good place to live?
Royal has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.