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De Witt, NE

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Population
520
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,290 ft
Median Home Value
$136,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$631/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,526
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About De Witt

De Witt is a quiet village in Saline County with a story that will sound familiar to anyone who has ever picked up a toolbox. In the 1920s, a local Danish blacksmith named William Petersen invented locking pliers right here in town, selling the first batch of Vise-Grips out of his car to area farmers. That workshop project grew into a worldwide brand, putting this small farming community on the industrial map.

Crowd to greet Wm. H. Taft, De Witt, Nebraska, 1908 LCCN91708871

The Petersen factory anchored the town's economy for decades, and that hard-working heritage remains a big point of pride. Today, families are part of the consolidated Tri County school district, and daily life centers around tree-lined streets, local parks, and surrounding farmland. Beatrice is only a short drive away for everyday shopping and healthcare, making De Witt an easy fit for anyone looking for peaceful rural living within reach of regional hubs.

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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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