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A town of 713, settled in 1906.
Walthill’s median age is 20 years, below both the Nebraska town median (37.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Walthill. Walthill has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Susan La Flesche Picotte House. Walthill has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1907.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walthill, 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 Walthill.
Most working residents leave Walthill for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Walthill fell to 167 in 2023, 63 fewer than in 2013. At 22 minutes, Walthill’s average trip to work is above Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) but below U.S. towns (25 minutes).
| Walthill | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Walthill has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Walthill’s January low is 12°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
22% of Walthill adults smoke cigarettes. Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Walthill. 20% of Walthill adults binge drink.
| Walthill | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 14% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 40% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 17% |
| What stands out | Walthill | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults with high cholesterol | 29.3% | 33% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 15.3% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2 within 15 miles of the center of Walthill
About 3 of every 100 Walthill residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Walthill’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Walthill on the National Register of Historic Places.
Village in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States
Walthill is a village in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States, within the Omaha Reservation. As of the 2020 census, Walthill had a population of 682.
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Walthill has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
