The Town FilesTekamah, Nebraska
City in Burt County · population 1,714 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $129,900
- Household income
- $57,074
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 43.8
Tekamah is a city of 1,714 people in Burt County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $129,900, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for retirees than 77% of Nebraska towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Nebraska towns, better for cycling than 77% of Nebraska towns.
How Tekamah 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 Tekamah is worth $129,900, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $57,074, which is more affordable than 46% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $638 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tekamah | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,900 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $638 | $818 |
| Median household income | $57,074 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Tekamah
| People | Tekamah | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Tekamah
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.7 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tekamah since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 11, 2008 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 12, 2024.
Severe weather in Burt County since 1996
Burt County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 27, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4662: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4641: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Burt County
Burt County had 1,780 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,275 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Tekamah itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Tekamah
2 public schools with 518 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH | PK-6 | 294 | 12.3 |
| HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH | 7-12 | 224 | 9.0 |
Towns near Tekamah
- Oakland, NE13.1 mi · 1,369 people · home $151,700
- Lyons, NE16.8 mi · 824 people · home $104,300
- Blair, NE17.1 mi · 7,790 people · home $221,500
- Onawa, IA18.5 mi · 2,906 people · home $145,800
- Hooper, NE20.3 mi · 857 people · home $173,200
- Missouri Valley, IA22.4 mi · 2,678 people · home $148,500
- Arlington, NE23.3 mi · 1,300 people · home $225,400
- Scribner, NE24.0 mi · 843 people · home $114,400
Tekamah questions
Is Tekamah, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tekamah scores better for retirees than 77% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 68%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in Tekamah?
The median owner-occupied home in Tekamah is valued at $129,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,074, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $638 a month.
What is the weather like in Tekamah?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 24.7 inches of snow.
Does Tekamah get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tekamah since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 11, 2008. 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)