Winnebago, Nebraska Hwy 75-77 1, 2010
Winnebago’s story
159 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2010.
- 1867Winnebago is settled
WinnebagoNE
A town of 909, settled in 1867.
Population
909
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Median home value
$67K
Census ACS
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
25.7
years
Jobs based here
956
A job hub
Is Winnebago a good place to live?
51% of working residents work locally in Winnebago, above both the Nebraska town median (34%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of children under 18 than Winnebago. Winnebago has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Winnebago stand out
Where Winnebago beats most towns.
Small town
909 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 Winnebago: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Winnebago, and how to reach them.
PowerNebraska Public Power District10.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet7 providers73% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Winnebago’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 hereThurston County ClerkThurston County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2024
ZIP code6807168071 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 Winnebago.
Work & commute
A larger share of residents live below the poverty line in Winnebago than in most of Nebraska or the rest of the country
22% of Winnebago residents live below the poverty line, above both Nebraska’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Winnebago’s median household income is $41,000. Since 2013, Winnebago has added 545 jobs, to 956 in 2023.
51%work in town
| Winnebago | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $41,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Winnebago51%
Winnebago Township6%
Sioux City3%
Macy3%
South Sioux City2%
1 mi
median commute distance
956
jobs based in Winnebago
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Winnebago, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailDrought
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Winnebago, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Winnebago has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower July high than Winnebago.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–33°
Spring37–60°
Summer61–83°
Fall39–62°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Winnebago smoke cigarettes than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
23% of Winnebago adults smoke cigarettes. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Winnebago. 21% of Winnebago adults binge drink.
| Winnebago | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 14% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 13% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
3 better7 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Winnebago | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults with high cholesterol | 26.9% | 33% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 16.7% | 6.7% |
Twelve Clans Unity Hospital
0.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Winnebago
17pages on Winnebago
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Winnebago
Little Priest Tribal CollegeCommunity college · Public · Winnebago0.3 mi$5,400 in-state tuitionNebraska Indian Community CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Macy10.4 mi$4,080 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Winnebago residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Nebraska.
A job hub
Every workday, about 833 people come to Winnebago for work
Where Winnebago’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
956jobs based in Winnebago
51%of working residents work in town
1 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Winnebago
3 notable people were born in Winnebago.
About Winnebago
Village in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States
Winnebago is a village in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 916 at the 2020 census. The village is known as Nįšoc in the Hoocąk language.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,165 ft
- ZIP code
- 68071
Questions about Winnebago
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Winnebago, NE a good place to live?
Winnebago has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Winnebago, NE known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Chief Johnson and John Raymond Rice.