The Town FilesSuperior, Nebraska
City in Nuckolls County · population 1,825 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $82,400
- Household income
- $63,810
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 44.4
Superior is a city of 1,825 people in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $82,400, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks hipper than 90% of Nebraska towns, more walkable than 83% of Nebraska towns, better for young professionals than 74% of Nebraska towns.
How Superior 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 Superior is worth $82,400, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $63,810, which is more affordable than 98% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $643 a month. 78.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Superior | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,400 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $643 | $818 |
| Median household income | $63,810 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 78.5% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1946 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Superior
| People | Superior | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.6% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 12.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in Superior
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 13.7°F. About 27.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.3 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Superior since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 18, 1986 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 29, 1960.
Severe weather in Nuckolls County since 1996
Nuckolls County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4896: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| 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 Nuckolls County
Nuckolls County had 1,560 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,423 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Superior itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Superior
3 public schools with 418 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 212 | 10.6 |
| SUPERIOR SR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 115 | 10.5 |
| SUPERIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 91 | 13.0 |
Towns near Superior
- Mankato, KS18.0 mi · 836 people · home $55,800
- Deshler, NE19.7 mi · 752 people · home $102,300
- Red Cloud, NE24.8 mi · 962 people · home $74,200
- Belleville, KS26.5 mi · 2,007 people · home $81,500
- Hebron, NE27.1 mi · 1,458 people · home $139,100
- Blue Hill, NE29.7 mi · 805 people · home $166,200
Superior questions
Is Superior, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Superior scores better for retirees than 42% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 55%. 25.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Superior?
The median owner-occupied home in Superior is valued at $82,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,810, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $643 a month.
What is the weather like in Superior?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 13.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.9 inches of precipitation a year and 21.3 inches of snow.
Does Superior get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Superior since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 18, 1986. 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)