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Mead, NE

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Population
628
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,209 ft
Median Home Value
$166,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,272
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Mead

Located roughly thirty miles west of Omaha, Mead is a quiet Saunders County village of about 600 residents surrounded by open Nebraska farmland. Homesteaders first settled the area in the late 1860s, and the community took shape quickly once the railroad arrived in 1877. Today, Mead keeps that same compact footprint, blending its historic roots with the peaceful rhythm of rural life.

Mead, Nebraska aerial 2026 (cropped)

Many of the town's early families emigrated from Sweden, creating a close-knit culture that still defines the community today. It is the kind of place where neighbors know one another and life moves at an easy, comfortable pace. With both Omaha and Lincoln within a reasonable commute, Mead gives newcomers the quiet charm of small-town living alongside convenient access to metro jobs, shopping, and healthcare.

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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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