The Town FilesNorth Bend, Nebraska
City in Dodge County · population 1,279 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $172,800
- Household income
- $85,882
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 41.1
North Bend is a city of 1,279 people in Dodge County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $172,800, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for families than 92% of Nebraska towns, easier by car than 87% of Nebraska towns, more upscale than 82% of Nebraska towns.
How North Bend 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 North Bend is worth $172,800, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $85,882, which is more affordable than 68% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $1,315 a month. 78.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Bend | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,800 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $1,315 | $818 |
| Median household income | $85,882 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 78.1% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in North Bend
| People | North Bend | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 31.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 87.8% |
Weather in North Bend
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 31.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.3 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Bend since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 12, 2023 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 67 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 12, 1987.
Severe weather in Dodge County since 1996
Dodge County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| 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 Dodge County
Dodge County had 18,578 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,301 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in North Bend itself the ACS puts it at 0.2%.
Public schools in North Bend
3 public schools with 591 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH BEND CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 279 | 14.0 |
| NORTH BEND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 180 | 10.6 |
| NORTH BEND CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 132 | 13.2 |
Towns near North Bend
- Cedar Bluffs, NE10.2 mi · 615 people · home $167,200
- Schuyler, NE14.3 mi · 6,547 people · home $145,700
- Scribner, NE15.4 mi · 843 people · home $114,400
- Fremont, NE15.5 mi · 27,141 people · home $214,700
- Hooper, NE16.0 mi · 857 people · home $173,200
- Dodge, NE18.6 mi · 611 people · home $126,100
- Wahoo, NE19.0 mi · 4,818 people · home $243,600
- Howells, NE21.4 mi · 561 people · home $107,400
North Bend questions
Is North Bend, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Bend scores better for retirees than 75% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 48%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in North Bend?
The median owner-occupied home in North Bend is valued at $172,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,882, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,315 a month.
What is the weather like in North Bend?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.6 inches of precipitation a year and 32.3 inches of snow.
Does North Bend get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Bend since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 12, 2023. 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)