The Town FilesNewman Grove, Nebraska
City in Madison County · population 667 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $100,000
- Household income
- $54,861
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 35.7
Newman Grove is a city of 667 people in Madison County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $100,000, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better transit than 92% of Nebraska towns, more of a college town than 79% of Nebraska towns, better for cycling than 77% of Nebraska towns.
How Newman Grove 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 Newman Grove is worth $100,000, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $54,861, which is more affordable than 82% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $744 a month. 75.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newman Grove | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,000 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $744 | $818 |
| Median household income | $54,861 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.4% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Newman Grove
| People | Newman Grove | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 87.8% |
Weather in Newman Grove
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 11.1°F. About 27.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.7 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
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newman Grove since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 30, 1954 about 2.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 25, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 29, 2004.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4616: 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 Madison County
Madison County had 22,011 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,267 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Newman Grove itself the ACS puts it at 14.4%.
Public schools in Newman Grove
2 public schools with 231 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 158 | 13.2 |
| NEWMAN GROVE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 73 | 9.1 |
Towns near Newman Grove
- Albion, NE12.2 mi · 1,699 people · home $219,000
- St. Edward, NE12.9 mi · 725 people · home $102,100
- Humphrey, NE15.6 mi · 857 people · home $231,300
- Madison, NE17.4 mi · 2,283 people · home $133,200
- Battle Creek, NE19.6 mi · 1,194 people · home $194,300
- Tilden, NE20.7 mi · 992 people · home $156,500
- Genoa, NE20.9 mi · 894 people · home $115,900
- Elgin, NE22.7 mi · 717 people · home $110,600
Newman Grove questions
Is Newman Grove, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newman Grove scores better for retirees than 20% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 32%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Newman Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Newman Grove is valued at $100,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,861, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $744 a month.
What is the weather like in Newman Grove?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 11.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.2 inches of precipitation a year and 28.7 inches of snow.
Does Newman Grove get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newman Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 30, 1954. 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)