The Town FilesAinsworth, Nebraska
City in Brown County · population 1,616 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $107,400
- Household income
- $53,490
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 48.2
Ainsworth is a city of 1,616 people in Brown County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $107,400, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks quieter than 97% of Nebraska towns, hipper than 96% of Nebraska towns, better for retirees than 93% of Nebraska towns.
How Ainsworth ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ainsworth is worth $107,400, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $53,490, which is more affordable than 68% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $807 a month. 70.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ainsworth | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,400 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $807 | $818 |
| Median household income | $53,490 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 70.8% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Ainsworth
| People | Ainsworth | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.2 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.4% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 17.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 12.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Ainsworth
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 23.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.8 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ainsworth since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 7, 1979 about 3.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 30, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 94 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on July 30, 1976.
Severe weather in Brown County since 1996
Brown County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2019 | Flood | DR-4420: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1924: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1878: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Brown County
Brown County had 1,388 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,497 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Ainsworth itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Ainsworth
4 public schools with 389 students, about 9.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| AINSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 127 | 9.1 |
| AINSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 114 | 7.6 |
| AINSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 112 | 10.2 |
| AINSWORTH LITTLE PAWS PRESCHOOL | PK-PK | 36 | 18.0 |
Towns near Ainsworth
- Bassett, NE16.5 mi · 538 people · home $86,800
Ainsworth questions
Is Ainsworth, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ainsworth scores better for retirees than 93% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 97%. 33.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.2).
How much does a house cost in Ainsworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Ainsworth is valued at $107,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,490, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $807 a month.
What is the weather like in Ainsworth?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.8 inches of precipitation a year and 35.8 inches of snow.
Does Ainsworth get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ainsworth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 7, 1979. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)