District No. 1 School of Jefferson County · National Register of Historic Places
Steele City’s story
154 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1872Steele City is settled
Steele CityNE
A town of 51, settled in 1872.
District No. 1 School of Jefferson County · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0
Population
51
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Median home value
$27K
Census ACS
Household income
$31K
median
Median age
35.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Steele City a good place to live?
Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Steele City. Steele City has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Steele City Historic District. Steele City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
51 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 Steele City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Steele City, and how to reach them.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Steele City water system13 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Steele City’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 hereJefferson County ClerkJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6844068440 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 Steele City.
Natural hazards
Steele City has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Since 1984, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Steele City. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 74% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2015, has brought federal aid to Steele City households. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 32% come from inland flooding and 30% from hail.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailStrong wind
4
paid flood claims since 1984
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Steele City
July afternoons reach 89°, January nights drop to 16° and about 21 inches of snow falls in a winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–40°
Spring40–65°
Summer64–87°
Fall42–67°
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
A smaller share of adults in Steele City report frequent mental distress than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
In Steele City, 81% of adults had a checkup this year. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Steele City. CDC measures, 32 in all: Steele City beats Nebraska on 12 and trails on 8.
| Steele City | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 19% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
12 better12 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Steele City | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.3% | 9.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.7% | 8.3% |
Jefferson Community Health & Life
11.5 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 Steele City
15pages on Steele City
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Steele City; the nearest are
Doane UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Crete40.7 mi$43,985 tuitionCloud County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Concordia, KS47.6 mi$3,540 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln56.6 mi$10,434 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Steele City residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Steele City
Village in Nebraska, United States
Steele City is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 47 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,273 ft
- ZIP code
- 68440
Questions about Steele City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Steele City, NE a good place to live?
Steele City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.