Stamford, Nebraska 1, 2009
Stamford’s story
139 years in pictures
Census counts: 301 in 1910, 158 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
- 1887Stamford is settled
StamfordNE
A town of 153, settled in 1887.
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
153
2025 Census estimate · −4.4% since 2020
Median home value
$49K
Census ACS
Household income
$30K
median
Median age
43.7
years
Jobs based here
8
A commuter town
Is Stamford a good place to live?
Stamford’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, above both Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower median household income than Stamford. Stamford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
153 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 Stamford: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stamford, and how to reach them.
PowerTwin Valleys Public Power DistEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Stamford water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Stamford’s trash rules yet
SchoolsSouthern Valley SchoolsAlma Public Schools2 districts serve Stamford; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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 hereHarlan County ClerkHarlan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2024
ZIP code6897768977 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 Stamford.
Work & commute
Stamford stands out in Nebraska and nationally: a larger share of its residents live below the poverty line
31% of Stamford residents live below the poverty line, against 11% in Nebraska’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Most working residents leave Stamford for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Holdrege (21%), Alma (18%) and Kearney (10%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Stamford0%
Holdrege21%
Alma18%
Kearney10%
Lincoln7%
24 mi
median commute distance
8
jobs based in Stamford
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Hail leads a high hazard risk in Stamford
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailDroughtStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Compared with most of Nebraska and the rest of the country, a typical July afternoon in Stamford is hotter
Stamford’s July high is 90°F. Stamford has chilly winters and warm summers.
27″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–42°
Spring38–65°
Summer62–88°
Fall39–67°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Stamford is
Stamford beats the Nebraska average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 16% of Stamford adults have been diagnosed with depression. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Stamford.
| Stamford | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
4 better17 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Stamford | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.7% | 6.1% |
Phelps Memorial Health Center
24.5 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 Stamford
16pages on Stamford
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Stamford; the nearest are
University of Nebraska at KearneyUniversity or college · Public · Kearney47.2 mi$8,676 in-state tuitionNebraska College of Technical AgricultureCommunity college · Public · Curtis59.5 mi$5,926 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Stamford residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Stamford for work
Where Stamford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
8jobs based in Stamford
0%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Stamford
Village in Nebraska, United States
Stamford is a village in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stamford had a population of 158.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,047 ft
- ZIP code
- 68977
Questions about Stamford
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stamford, NE a good place to live?
Stamford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.