The Town FilesGeneva, Nebraska
City in Fillmore County · population 2,136 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,100
- Household income
- $80,398
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 41.2
Geneva is a city of 2,136 people in Fillmore County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $169,100, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks quieter than 94% of Nebraska towns, easier by car than 94% of Nebraska towns, better for families than 88% of Nebraska towns.
How Geneva 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 Geneva is worth $169,100, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $80,398, which is more affordable than 61% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $734 a month. 76.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Geneva | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,100 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $734 | $818 |
| Median household income | $80,398 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 76.0% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Geneva
| People | Geneva | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Geneva
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 28.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.2 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Geneva since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 25, 1957 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 71 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on September 18, 1986.
Severe weather in Fillmore County since 1996
Fillmore County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4928: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4896: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fillmore County
Fillmore County had 2,374 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,121 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Geneva itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Geneva
2 public schools with 456 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | PK-4 | 273 | 14.4 |
| FILLMORE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 183 | 12.2 |
Towns near Geneva
- Fairmont, NE7.1 mi · 592 people · home $73,600
- Exeter, NE11.1 mi · 523 people · home $116,000
- Sutton, NE14.6 mi · 1,447 people · home $155,600
- Friend, NE18.4 mi · 954 people · home $173,800
- Henderson, NE20.6 mi · 1,080 people · home $154,800
- York, NE23.4 mi · 8,066 people · home $180,900
- Clay Center, NE24.0 mi · 735 people · home $141,300
- Hebron, NE25.0 mi · 1,458 people · home $139,100
Geneva questions
Is Geneva, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Geneva scores better for retirees than 86% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 94%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Geneva?
The median owner-occupied home in Geneva is valued at $169,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,398, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $734 a month.
What is the weather like in Geneva?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.2 inches of precipitation a year and 21.2 inches of snow.
Does Geneva get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Geneva since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 25, 1957. 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)