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Scribner, NE
City in Dodge County, Nebraska.
Population
725
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,113
ZIP codes
0
Scribner and its ZIP codes
Scribner at a glance
- Scribner is about 43 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,889, 23% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,400 (52% below Nebraska) and median rent is $995 a month.
Local data for Scribner, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scribner, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,889
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$114,400
Median rent
$995/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (293), Mexican Americans (64), Irish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Scribner.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,425
18,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,469
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,723 per person
How people get to work
Scribner, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scribner, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
715
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
708
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
30.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scribner, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Scribner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SnyderVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| HooperCity | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| WinslowVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| UehlingVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| DodgeVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| West PointCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| NickersonVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| AmesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| FontanelleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| North BendCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| OaklandCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Morse BluffVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| CraigVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| HowellsVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| FremontCity | 18 mi | 11 |
| Cedar BluffsVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scribner, NE in?
- Scribner is in Dodge County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Scribner, NE?
- About 725 people live in Scribner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scribner?
- Nearby places include Snyder (6.9 mi), Hooper (7 mi), Winslow (9.1 mi), Uehling (9.6 mi), Dodge (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023