Wisner, Nebraska NE side of Avenue E, 2010
Wisner’s story
155 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1871Wisner is settled
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
1,224
2025 Census estimate · −1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$233K
+5.2% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
34.4
years
Jobs based here
393
Balanced
Is Wisner a good place to live?
The best of Wisner’s subject grades are an A+ for cost of living and an A for schools; the weakest is a D for hazard risk. On hazard risk, just 2 of Nebraska’s 133 towns do worse. On the outdoors, just 6 of Nebraska’s 133 towns do worse. Wisner has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Wisner stand out
Where Wisner beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Typical home value
Wisner$233K
Nebraska$278K
Cost of livingA+
3.3 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 96% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
WISNER-PILGER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Wisner-Pilger Elem School | PK–6 | 306 |
| Wisner-Pilger High School | 7–12 | 190 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD
Inland flooding and hail at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
Small town
1,224 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Wisner TownshipBeemer TownshipBlaine TownshipWisner
How Wisner grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Nebraska), ordered by how far Wisner is from typical.
Cost of livingA+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →SchoolsAOpen →Jobs & income$62K median household incomeC−Open →HealthPender Community Hospital 12.6 miles awayBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.7 of 20; 1.1% of households have no car; 2.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →History5 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life1.2 library visits per resident; 15.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateCold winters, 85° summer afternoons, 29″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 34.4; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wisner: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wisner, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of Wisner (NE)EIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Wisner water system16 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpCity Dump (drop-off station)Drop-offTown site
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 hereCuming County ClerkCuming County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2020
ZIP code6879168791 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 Wisner.
SchoolsA
Wisner’s public schools outperform 91% of Nebraska districts
Its public schools are run by the Wisner-Pilger Public Schools. Its two schools are below.
91%of NE districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisner-Pilger Elem SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 306 | B+ |
| Wisner-Pilger High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 190 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NE on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Wisner stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with the FEMA risk score higher than most
At 86 of 100, Wisner’s FEMA risk score is where Nebraska’s towns sit at 55 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100.
86risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Wisner
Wisner has cold winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Wisner.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–34°
Spring37–60°
Summer61–83°
Fall39–62°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Wisner has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Wisner for work: only 13% work in town. At 17 minutes, Wisner’s average trip to work is near the Nebraska town median (17 minutes) and below the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Since 2013, Wisner has lost 42 jobs, to 393 in 2023.
13%work in town
| Wisner | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Wisner13%
West Point16%
Norfolk9%
Omaha8%
Lincoln3%
18 mi
median commute distance
393
jobs based in Wisner
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 61% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB
Residents of Wisner are healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Wisner beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 29% of Wisner adults sleep under 7 hours. Only 5 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Wisner.
62%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Wisner | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
1 better26 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Wisner | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 6.1% |
Pender Community Hospital
12.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade A+
A typical Wisner home is worth about $233K
The typical Wisner home is worth about $233,000, up 5.2% in a year, 16% below the Nebraska typical home. Wisner’s median rent is $825 a month.
$233KZillow home value
| Wisner | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $825 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 64% | 67% | 73% |
Typical home value
Wisner$233K
Nebraska$278K
+5.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Safety
Crime reported in Wisner
Wisner's reported crime rate is well below Nebraska's. The property crime rate in Wisner is 1.6 per 1,000 residents. Among 46 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a lower violent crime rate than Wisner.
| Wisner | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.6 per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Wisner0
Nebraska2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Wisner1.6
Nebraska14
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
2
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wisner
18pages on Wisner
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 91% of NE districts · 2 schoolsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than NE on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA+$233K typical home · up 5.2% in a yearWork & commuteC−$62K median household income · 393 jobs hereNatural hazardsDFEMA risk higher than 86% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wisner; the nearest are
Wayne State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Wayne18.1 mi$8,216 in-state tuitionNortheast Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Norfolk25.1 mi$3,840 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Wisner residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Famous people from Wisner
5 notable people were born in Wisner.
About Wisner
City in Nebraska, United States
Wisner is a city in northwestern Cuming County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wisner had a population of 1,239.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,388 ft
- ZIP code
- 68791
- Area code
- 402
Questions about Wisner
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wisner, NE expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
What is Wisner, NE known for?
5 notable people were born here, including Virginia Huston and John Henry Kyl.