The Town FilesElmwood, Nebraska
Village in Cass County · population 654 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $194,800
- Household income
- $76,944
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 37.1
Elmwood is a village of 654 people in Cass County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $194,800, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Nebraska towns, easier by car than 97% of Nebraska towns, better for families than 82% of Nebraska towns.
How Elmwood 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 Elmwood is worth $194,800, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $76,944, which is more affordable than 36% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $743 a month. 91.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elmwood | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,800 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $743 | $818 |
| Median household income | $76,944 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 91.5% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Elmwood
| People | Elmwood | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 87.8% |
Weather in Elmwood
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 13.7°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.8 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmwood since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on August 13, 1952 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on June 27, 1967.
Severe weather in Cass County since 1996
Cass County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4838: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 9, 2023 | Fire | FM-5462: Waconda-Beaver Lake Fire Complex |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4641: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 6, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4616: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Cass County
Cass County had 6,142 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,481 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Elmwood itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Elmwood
1 public school with 336 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELMWOOD-MURDOCK ELEM SCHOOL | PK-6 | 336 | 16.0 |
Towns near Elmwood
- Eagle, NE7.4 mi · 1,065 people · home $172,800
- Weeping Water, NE8.3 mi · 1,029 people · home $185,800
- Palmyra, NE10.7 mi · 534 people · home $164,500
- Greenwood, NE11.3 mi · 595 people · home $177,000
- Louisville, NE12.7 mi · 1,319 people · home $205,600
- Waverly, NE13.3 mi · 4,279 people · home $316,600
- Syracuse, NE13.7 mi · 1,941 people · home $205,900
- Ashland, NE14.2 mi · 3,086 people · home $249,700
Elmwood questions
Is Elmwood, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elmwood scores better for retirees than 12% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 35%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Elmwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Elmwood is valued at $194,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,944, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $743 a month.
What is the weather like in Elmwood?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 13.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 32.8 inches of snow.
Does Elmwood get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on August 13, 1952. 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)