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Pilger, NE

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Population
230
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,408 ft
Median Home Value
$130,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$515/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,286
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Pilger

Pilger is a quiet village of around 380 people tucked into the Elkhorn River valley of northeast Nebraska. Situated along Highway 275, it sits about fifteen minutes east of Norfolk and roughly an hour and a half northwest of Omaha. Life here centers on open farmland, quiet residential streets, and a close-knit rural atmosphere. While it got its start as an 1880s railroad stop, today's town offers an easygoing, affordable pace with quick access to the jobs, healthcare, and retail in neighboring cities.

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The community is well known across the region for its resilience following a massive tornado in 2014. That rebuilding effort brought updated infrastructure, newer housing, and a modern community center that serves as a central gathering space. For anyone looking for small-town peace, Pilger combines deep local pride and wide-open countryside with the convenience of having larger hubs just a short drive away.

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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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