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Broken Bow, NE

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Population
3,507
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,476 ft
Median Home Value
$133,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$876/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,129
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in NebraskaPopulation rankingHighest population places in NebraskaNearest larger communityKearney, Nebraska57 miles away · 34,782 residents.

About Broken Bow

Broken Bow is a city and the county seat of Custer County, Nebraska, situated near the geographic center of Nebraska along Mud Creek. Platted in 1882 and serving as a major agricultural and livestock production hub in the Sandhills region, the community of approximately 3,502 is served by Broken Bow Public Schools locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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