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Chapman, NE

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Population
265
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,766 ft
Median Home Value
$113,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$86,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Chapman

Chapman is a quiet village in Merrick County, set right along U.S. Route 30 in central Nebraska. For anyone moving here, location is one of its biggest perks. You are surrounded by open farm country and close to the Platte River, but Grand Island is only about a twelve-mile drive down the road. That makes it easy to enjoy a slower, simpler routine at home while staying within a quick 15-minute commute of big-box shopping, healthcare, dining, and regional jobs.

Chapman, Nebraska 9th from Prairie

Originally founded as a rail stop in the late 1860s, Chapman has long served as a dependable home base for local farm families. Today, it is a tight-knit, low-key community with a handful of local businesses and plenty of room to breathe. If you are looking for affordable, small-town living where you can actually see the stars at night without feeling completely isolated from city conveniences, Chapman fits the bill nicely.

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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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