The Town FilesGenoa, Nebraska
City in Nance County · population 894 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,900
- Household income
- $66,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 40.3
Genoa is a city of 894 people in Nance County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $115,900, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks quieter than 81% of Nebraska towns, better for families than 80% of Nebraska towns.
How Genoa 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 Genoa is worth $115,900, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $66,667, which is more affordable than 87% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $798 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Genoa | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,900 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $798 | $818 |
| Median household income | $66,667 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Genoa
| People | Genoa | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 87.8% |
Weather in Genoa
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 27.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.9 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Genoa since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 20, 2003 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 80 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on August 16, 2002.
Severe weather in Nance County since 1996
Nance County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| June 29, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4375: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Nance County
Nance County had 929 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,077 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Genoa itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Genoa
2 public schools with 402 students, about 9.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWIN RIVER ELEM-GENOA | PK-6 | 217 | 9.9 |
| TWIN RIVER SR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 185 | 9.7 |
Towns near Genoa
- St. Edward, NE10.9 mi · 725 people · home $102,100
- Fullerton, NE13.6 mi · 1,244 people · home $128,500
- Columbus, NE19.4 mi · 24,028 people · home $213,600
- Osceola, NE20.8 mi · 875 people · home $148,400
- Newman Grove, NE20.9 mi · 667 people · home $100,000
- Humphrey, NE21.1 mi · 857 people · home $231,300
- Albion, NE21.7 mi · 1,699 people · home $219,000
- Shelby, NE23.6 mi · 710 people · home $120,500
Genoa questions
Is Genoa, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Genoa scores better for retirees than 42% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 81%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Genoa?
The median owner-occupied home in Genoa is valued at $115,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,667, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $798 a month.
What is the weather like in Genoa?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.7 inches of precipitation a year and 28.9 inches of snow.
Does Genoa get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Genoa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 20, 2003. 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)