The Town FilesLoup City, Nebraska
City in Sherman County · population 1,053 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,300
- Household income
- $52,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 42.0
Loup City is a city of 1,053 people in Sherman County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $96,300, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks quieter than 94% of Nebraska towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Nebraska towns, easier by car than 74% of Nebraska towns.
How Loup City 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 Loup City is worth $96,300, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $52,500, which is more affordable than 82% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $744 a month. 66.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Loup City | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,300 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $744 | $818 |
| Median household income | $52,500 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 66.0% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1944 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Loup City
| People | Loup City | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.5% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 16.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in Loup City
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 12.4°F. About 26.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.7 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loup City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 7, 1953 about 8.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 2, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 29, 1968.
Severe weather in Sherman County since 1996
Sherman County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4778: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| July 27, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4662: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Sherman County
Sherman County had 724 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,921 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Loup City itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Loup City
2 public schools with 340 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUP CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 206 | 14.7 |
| LOUP CITY HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 134 | 8.4 |
Towns near Loup City
- Ravenna, NE17.5 mi · 1,441 people · home $135,900
- Ord, NE22.7 mi · 2,113 people · home $119,800
- St. Paul, NE26.8 mi · 2,416 people · home $203,300
- Cairo, NE26.8 mi · 822 people · home $193,000
Loup City questions
Is Loup City, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Loup City scores better for retirees than 68% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 94%. 28.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Loup City?
The median owner-occupied home in Loup City is valued at $96,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,500, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $744 a month.
What is the weather like in Loup City?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 12.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.5 inches of precipitation a year and 30.7 inches of snow.
Does Loup City get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loup City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 7, 1953. 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)