The Town FilesNeligh, Nebraska
City in Antelope County · population 1,536 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $150,600
- Household income
- $59,239
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 42.7
Neligh is a city of 1,536 people in Antelope County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $150,600, close to the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Nebraska towns, easier by car than 90% of Nebraska towns, hipper than 88% of Nebraska towns.
How Neligh 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 Neligh is worth $150,600, close to the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $59,239, which is more affordable than 36% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $598 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Neligh | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,600 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $598 | $818 |
| Median household income | $59,239 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Neligh
| People | Neligh | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 12.0 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.4% | 87.8% |
Weather in Neligh
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 27.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.6 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 165 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Neligh since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 8, 1965 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 4, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 80 times; the largest was 3.80 inches on July 29, 1986.
Severe weather in Antelope County since 1996
Antelope County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| June 29, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4375: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Antelope County
Antelope County had 2,194 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,726 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Neligh itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Neligh
3 public schools with 333 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NELIGH-OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 141 | 10.8 |
| EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3-6 | 96 | 10.7 |
| WESTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 96 | 12.0 |
Towns near Neligh
- Elgin, NE10.5 mi · 717 people · home $110,600
- Tilden, NE11.7 mi · 992 people · home $156,500
- Plainview, NE19.8 mi · 1,282 people · home $96,000
- Battle Creek, NE23.8 mi · 1,194 people · home $194,300
- Creighton, NE24.0 mi · 1,147 people · home $98,000
- Pierce, NE26.1 mi · 1,845 people · home $179,400
- Osmond, NE27.1 mi · 794 people · home $132,400
- Newman Grove, NE29.4 mi · 667 people · home $100,000
Neligh questions
Is Neligh, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Neligh scores better for retirees than 47% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 15%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Neligh?
The median owner-occupied home in Neligh is valued at $150,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,239, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $598 a month.
What is the weather like in Neligh?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.6 inches of precipitation a year and 36.6 inches of snow.
Does Neligh get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Neligh since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 8, 1965. 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)