Shubert, NE, 2017
Shubert’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 303 in 1900, a peak of 404 in 1940, 163 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1915 on.
- 1883Shubert is platted
ShubertNE
A town of 152, platted in 1883.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
152
2025 Census estimate · −6.2% since 2020
Typical home
$131K
+1.2% in a year
Household income
$38K
median
Median age
57.9
years
Jobs based here
1
A commuter town
Is Shubert a good place to live?
Shubert’s median age is 57.9 years, against 37.5 years in Nebraska’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 1 of the 51 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower typical home value than Shubert. Shubert has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
152 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 Shubert: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shubert, and how to reach them.
PowerOmaha Public Power District13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Shubert water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Shubert’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 hereRichardson County ClerkRichardson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6843768437 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 Shubert.
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Nebraska overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 62% of residents (36% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 5% of residents (23% statewide). Shubert has lost 6.2% of its people since 2020, down to 152 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
57.9median age · NE 37.2
ShubertNebraskaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
46%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma14%
High school45%
Some college9%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
About 123 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.9 points). Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Shubert | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.7% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 45.8% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.6% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.1% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 14.1% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 45.1% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 9.2% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.4% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.5% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.6% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Housing
Homes in Shubert are worth about $131K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Shubert home is worth about $131,000, up 1.2% in a year, 53% below the Nebraska typical home. 84% of households own their home in Shubert, above both the Nebraska town median (67%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). Shubert’s median rent is $850 a month.
$131KZillow home value
| Shubert | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $850 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Shubert$131K
Nebraska$278K
+1.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Most of Shubert’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
The average trip to work in Shubert is 20 minutes. The top destinations are Falls City (24%), Lincoln (11%) and Omaha (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
0%work in town
| Shubert | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Shubert0%
Falls City24%
Lincoln11%
Omaha7%
Auburn6%
15 mi
median commute distance
1
jobs based in Shubert
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Shubert, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Shubert has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 16° and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–38°
Spring41–64°
Summer64–85°
Fall43–66°
Oct 10
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Shubert, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Shubert stands out in Nebraska and nationally: a larger share of its adults have obesity
45% of adults have obesity in Shubert. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Shubert. 18% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Shubert.
| Shubert | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
2 better23 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Shubert | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 77.5% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.4% | 83.7% |
| More adults with arthritis | 29.8% | 24% |
Community Medical Center
10.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Shubert
15pages on Shubert
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Shubert; the nearest are
Peru State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Peru16.7 mi$8,640 in-state tuitionHighland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Highland, KS33.9 mi$4,080 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Shubert residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Shubert for work
Where Shubert’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1jobs based in Shubert
0%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Shubert
Village in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
Shubert is a village in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 163 at the 2020 census. It is the mailing address of Indian Cave State Park which contains petroglyphs. The park is 6 miles northeast of the center of Shubert and is on the bluffs of the Missouri River.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,119 ft
- ZIP code
- 68437
Questions about Shubert
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Shubert, NE a good place to live?
Shubert has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.