The Town FilesWisner, Nebraska
City in Cuming County · population 1,239 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $139,500
- Household income
- $61,739
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 34.4
Wisner is a city of 1,239 people in Cuming County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $139,500, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Nebraska towns, better for retirees than 90% of Nebraska towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Nebraska towns.
How Wisner 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 Wisner is worth $139,500, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $61,739, which is more affordable than 46% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 64.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wisner | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,500 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $825 | $818 |
| Median household income | $61,739 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 64.0% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wisner
| People | Wisner | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 17.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 87.8% |
Weather in Wisner
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 11.0°F. About 26.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.4 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wisner since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on June 16, 2014 about 9.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on September 5, 1983.
Severe weather in Cuming County since 1996
Cuming County has been included in 24 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 |
| 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 |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cuming County
Cuming County had 3,779 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,942 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Wisner itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Wisner
2 public schools with 453 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WISNER-PILGER ELEM SCHOOL | PK-6 | 272 | 13.0 |
| WISNER-PILGER HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 181 | 9.1 |
Towns near Wisner
- Beemer, NE6.8 mi · 611 people · home $129,300
- Pender, NE13.4 mi · 1,115 people · home $175,000
- West Point, NE15.0 mi · 3,500 people · home $202,200
- Stanton, NE15.5 mi · 1,520 people · home $177,100
- Wayne, NE17.8 mi · 5,973 people · home $228,900
- Dodge, NE18.6 mi · 611 people · home $126,100
- Howells, NE18.9 mi · 561 people · home $107,400
- Wakefield, NE19.3 mi · 1,522 people · home $116,500
Wisner questions
Is Wisner, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wisner scores better for retirees than 90% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 34%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.4).
How much does a house cost in Wisner?
The median owner-occupied home in Wisner is valued at $139,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,739, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Wisner?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 11.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.2 inches of precipitation a year and 29.4 inches of snow.
Does Wisner get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wisner since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on June 16, 2014. 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)