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Surprise, NE

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Population
40
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,579 ft
Median Income
$112,083
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Surprise

Located along the Big Blue River in Butler County, Surprise is a tiny village about seven miles south of Rising City. The town got its start in the 1880s around a local gristmill and soon became known for hosting summer performances and gatherings at Chautauqua Park. Today, historic homes and the riverside park give this quiet rural community a relaxed, historic charm.

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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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