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Sargent, NE

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Population
480
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,317 ft
Median Home Value
$57,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$631/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,423
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Sargent

Sargent got its start in the late 1800s as a railroad stop and trading hub in central Nebraska's Custer County. Settled along the Middle Loup River where farm country meets the edge of the Sandhills, the town grew up supporting generations of local cattle ranchers and farmers. More than a century later, those deep agricultural roots give the community a grounded, neighborly atmosphere that still defines the town.

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Today, Sargent is well known as a destination for antique lovers, with historic downtown storefronts that buzz with activity during monthly third-Saturday shopping days. For residents, daily routines center around the local K-12 school district, easy travel along U.S. 183, and outdoor recreation along the river. It offers a relaxed, quiet pace of life with plenty of small-town character and space to spread out.

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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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