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VirginiaNE

This town of 71 people was settled in 1887.

Is Virginia a good place to live?

Virginia’s mean commuting time is 56 minutes, above both Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Virginia. Virginia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

71 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Virginia, Nebraska 4th St from 1st Ave 1
Virginia, Nebraska 4th St from 1st Ave 1, 2013
Virginia’s story

139 years in pictures

Census counts: 154 in 1910, 74 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1965 on.

  • 1887Virginia is settled
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Getting set up

Moving to Virginia: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Virginia, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Virginia water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Virginia’s trash rules yet
SchoolsLewiston Consolidated SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereGage County ClerkGage County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6845868458 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 Virginia.

Climate

Virginia: four seasons and pleasant summers

The midsummer high here is 87°F.

21″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter18–38°
Spring40–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall42–65°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Virginia faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding

Of the losses FEMA expects in Virginia, 33% come from inland flooding and 23% from tornadoes. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Virginia once, in 2008.

65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
65High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
1
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

Virginia stands out in Nebraska and nationally: a larger share of its adults binge drink

Virginia: 13% of adults smoke cigarettes. Only 5 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of adults who worry about having enough food than Virginia. 16% of adults here have been diagnosed with depression; 13% report frequent mental distress. Against the Nebraska average, Virginia comes out ahead on 6 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1.

VirginiaNebraska townsU.S. towns
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)24%19%16%
Depression (CDC PLACES)16%18%23%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)13%14%17%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)28%30%33%
32 measures vs. Nebraska
6 better25 too close to call1 worse
What stands outVirginiaNE
Fewer adults facing food insecurity8.5%12.3%
Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off4.9%6.4%
More binge drinkers24.4%19.7%
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center
13.9 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 Virginia

15pages on Virginia
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Virginia; the nearest are

About Virginia

Village in Nebraska, United States

Virginia is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 74 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.1 sq mi
Elevation
1,529 ft
ZIP code
68458

Questions about Virginia

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Virginia, NE a good place to live?

Virginia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.