The Town FilesGrant, Nebraska
City in Perkins County · population 1,197 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,600
- Household income
- $71,389
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 39.3
Grant is a city of 1,197 people in Perkins County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $154,600, close to the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Nebraska towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Nebraska towns.
How Grant 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 Grant is worth $154,600, close to the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $71,389, which is more affordable than 54% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $971 a month. 73.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grant | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,600 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $971 | $818 |
| Median household income | $71,389 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 73.6% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in Grant
| People | Grant | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 10.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 9.0 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in Grant
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 13.5°F. About 21.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.9 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grant since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1991 about 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 113 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 14, 1967.
Severe weather in Perkins County since 1996
Perkins County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| July 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1924: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 31, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1853: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| August 29, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1721: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Perkins County
Perkins County had 1,123 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,156 a year. Unemployment was 1.7% in 2023; in Grant itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Grant
2 public schools with 415 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERKINS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCH | PK-6 | 234 | 12.3 |
| PERKINS COUNTY JUNIOR- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 181 | 10.6 |
Towns near Grant
- Ogallala, NE19.7 mi · 4,878 people · home $155,800
- Imperial, NE23.3 mi · 2,068 people · home $158,600
- Paxton, NE27.4 mi · 516 people · home $131,300
- Julesburg, CO29.7 mi · 1,307 people · home $149,400
Grant questions
Is Grant, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grant scores better for retirees than 65% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 50%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Grant?
The median owner-occupied home in Grant is valued at $154,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,389, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $971 a month.
What is the weather like in Grant?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.4 inches of precipitation a year and 25.9 inches of snow.
Does Grant get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grant since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1991. 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)