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Wisner, NE
City in Cuming County, Nebraska.
Population
1,461
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,189
ZIP codes
0
Wisner and its ZIP codes
Wisner at a glance
- Wisner is about 46 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 86th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $61,739 a year, 19% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,500 (42% below Nebraska) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Wisner, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wisner, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,739
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$139,500
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (820), Irish Americans (142), Mexican Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cuming County. PPP loans are for Wisner.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,961
3,865 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,462
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.9M
FY 2026, $9,421 per person
How people get to work
Wisner, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wisner, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
433
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
26.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wisner, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Wisner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeemerVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| PilgerVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| PenderVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| West PointCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| StantonCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| ThurstonVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BancroftVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WayneCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| DodgeVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| HowellsVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| WinsideVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| WakefieldCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| SnyderVillage | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| RosalieVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| ClarksonCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| HoskinsVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wisner, NE in?
- Wisner is in Cuming County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Wisner, NE?
- About 1,461 people live in Wisner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wisner?
- Nearby places include Beemer (6.7 mi), Pilger (7.5 mi), Pender (13 mi), West Point (15 mi), Stanton (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023