Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of residents 65 or older than St. Edward. St. Edward has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where St. Edward beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 158 in 1880, a peak of 1,030 in 1930, 725 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in St. Edward, 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 St. Edward.
21% of residents live below the poverty line in St. Edward, against 11% in Nebraska’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. St. Edward’s median household income is $54,000. Jobs based in St. Edward fell to 184 in 2023, 65 fewer than in 2013.
| St. Edward | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.8% | 34% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the St Edward Public Schools. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Edward Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 83 | D |
| St. Edward High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 73 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 2007, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in St. Edward.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical St. 82% of households own their home in St. Edward, above both Nebraska’s towns (67%) and U.S. towns (73%). Edward home is worth about $214,000, about the same as a year ago, 23% below the Nebraska typical home.
| St. Edward | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $914 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Edward has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 13° and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
29% of St. Edward adults sleep under 7 hours. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have obesity than St. Edward. 28% of St. Edward adults feel lonely.
| St. Edward | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 28% | 25% |
| What stands out | St. Edward | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 77.5% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.3% | 3.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Saint Edward City Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of St. Edward; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 St. Edward residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where St. Edward’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 notable people were born in St. Edward.
City in Nebraska, United States
St. Edward or Saint Edward is a city in Boone County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 725 at the 2020 census.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
St. Edward has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
St. 3 notable people were born here, including Ted Mapes and Pat Fischer.
