Broken Bow, Nebraska
Quick Statistics
Broken Bow is a community in Custer County, Nebraska, home to about 3,502 people spread across 2.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,317 a year, and a typical home is worth about $133,200. About 35.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Nebraska towns GeoStat tracks, Broken Bow ranks number 43 of 583 in population, number 324 in median household income, number 216 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Broken Bow typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 12°F. The area sees roughly 30 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Berwyn, NE | 8.2 mi. | 51 |
| 2. | Merna, NE | 8.3 mi. | 383 |
| 3. | Westerville, NE | 13.4 mi. | 19 |
| 4. | Ansley, NE | 15.7 mi. | 563 |
| 5. | Callaway, NE | 16.5 mi. | 562 |
| 6. | Anselmo, NE | 18.7 mi. | 93 |
| 7. | Oconto, NE | 19.3 mi. | 167 |
| 8. | Sargent, NE | 21.5 mi. | 534 |
What is the population of Broken Bow, Nebraska?
Broken Bow has a population of about 3,502 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Broken Bow, Nebraska in?
Broken Bow is located in Custer County, Nebraska.
What is the median home value in Broken Bow, Nebraska?
The median home value in Broken Bow is about $133,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Broken Bow, Nebraska?
The median personal income in Broken Bow is about $32,317 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Broken Bow, Nebraska?
Since 1950, 109 tornadoes have been recorded in Custer County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Broken Bow, Nebraska?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 12 degrees, with around 30 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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