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Broken Bow, NE

Founded 1882Custer CountyElev. 755 m
Population
3,524
Median home
$124,600
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Broken Bow

Broken Bow is home to roughly 3,524 residents. Broken Bow was founded in 1882 and sits in Custer County. The median age is 41.3 and the median household income is $56,438. Homes carry a median value of $124,600, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.4%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,524
Median age
41.3
Median household income
$56,438
Per-capita income
$28,419
Poverty rate
14.6%
High-school grad or higher
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg. commute
10.9 min
Work from home
6.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Black1.3%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.9%
Sales & office22.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance16.4%
Service14.5%
Production, transportation & material moving11%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$124,600
Median gross rent
$826/mo
Owner-occupied
56.7%
Median year built
1964
Households
1,502
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Broken Bow has 5 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading65%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BROKEN BOW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICESGrades -1–-1
NEW DISCOVERIES PRESCHOOLGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime85% below national
Broken Bow58
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 71% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime96% below national
Broken Bow87
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↓ 85% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Broken Bow Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Broken Bow.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Custer County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Broken Bow is in Custer County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Broken Bow was founded in 1882 and sits in Custer County. Elevation ~755 m.

Map of Broken Bow
Broken Bow, NE
Where Broken Bow is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Arrow HotelCuster County Courthouse and JailSecurity State Bank BuildingBroken Bow Carnegie LibraryGroat, Stillman P., House
Notable people from Broken Bow
Earl CooperEarl J. AtkissonKent McCloughanRay B. McCandlessAmanda GrosserodeBettina BedwellNeil W. PetersonJames Robertson
People searches in Broken Bow
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Nearby cities
Cozad (42 mi)Gothenburg (43 mi)Lexington (44 mi)Kearney (57 mi)North Platte (61 mi)Holdrege (68 mi)

Common questions

Broken Bow — frequently asked

What is the population of Broken Bow, Nebraska?
Broken Bow has a population of about 3,524, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Broken Bow?
The median home value in Broken Bow is $124,600, and the median gross rent is $826/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Broken Bow safe? What is the crime rate?
Broken Bow Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 58 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Broken Bow face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Custer County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, winter weather, hail.
How many schools are in Broken Bow?
Broken Bow has 5 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Broken Bow?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Broken Bow. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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