The Town FilesHumphrey, Nebraska
City in Platte County · population 857 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,300
- Household income
- $73,977
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 34.9
Humphrey is a city of 857 people in Platte County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $231,300, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for families than 94% of Nebraska towns, more upscale than 87% of Nebraska towns, better transit than 83% of Nebraska towns.
How Humphrey 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 Humphrey is worth $231,300, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $73,977, which is more affordable than 10% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $721 a month. 90.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Humphrey | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,300 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $721 | $818 |
| Median household income | $73,977 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 90.4% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Humphrey
| People | Humphrey | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 10.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 87.8% |
Weather in Humphrey
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 28.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.5 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Humphrey since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 24, 2012 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 17, 1968.
Severe weather in Platte County since 1996
Platte County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4641: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Platte County
Platte County had 20,010 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,317 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Humphrey itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Humphrey
2 public schools with 307 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUMPHREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 174 | 12.4 |
| HUMPHREY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 133 | 12.1 |
Towns near Humphrey
- Madison, NE9.8 mi · 2,283 people · home $133,200
- Newman Grove, NE15.6 mi · 667 people · home $100,000
- Columbus, NE18.6 mi · 24,028 people · home $213,600
- Clarkson, NE18.9 mi · 641 people · home $84,500
- St. Edward, NE21.0 mi · 725 people · home $102,100
- Genoa, NE21.1 mi · 894 people · home $115,900
- Battle Creek, NE22.2 mi · 1,194 people · home $194,300
- Stanton, NE22.8 mi · 1,520 people · home $177,100
Humphrey questions
Is Humphrey, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Humphrey scores better for retirees than 52% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 78%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Humphrey?
The median owner-occupied home in Humphrey is valued at $231,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,977, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $721 a month.
What is the weather like in Humphrey?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.2 inches of precipitation a year and 27.5 inches of snow.
Does Humphrey get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Humphrey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 24, 2012. 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)