The Town FilesAuburn, Nebraska
City in Nemaha County · population 3,470 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,800
- Household income
- $57,531
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 39.7
Auburn is a city of 3,470 people in Nemaha County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $98,800, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Nebraska towns, hipper than 93% of Nebraska towns, more walkable than 82% of Nebraska towns.
How Auburn ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Auburn is worth $98,800, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $57,531, which is more affordable than 87% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $797 a month. 49.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Auburn | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,800 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $797 | $818 |
| Median household income | $57,531 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 49.8% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Auburn
| People | Auburn | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 87.8% |
Weather in Auburn
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 14.1°F. About 32.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.4 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Auburn since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 28, 1963 about 1.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 91 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 13, 1981.
Severe weather in Nemaha County since 1996
Nemaha County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4928: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4896: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4641: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Nemaha County
Nemaha County had 2,968 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,430 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Auburn itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Auburn
5 public schools with 980 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALVERT ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 512 | 16.0 |
| AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 237 | 11.3 |
| AUBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 191 | 12.7 |
| LITTLE LEARNERS PRESCHOOL | PK-PK | 40 | — |
| LEARNING CENTER | 1-12 | — | — |
Towns near Auburn
- Nebraska City, NE19.8 mi · 7,222 people · home $162,000
- Falls City, NE26.0 mi · 4,133 people · home $89,800
Auburn questions
Is Auburn, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Auburn scores better for retirees than 72% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 14%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Auburn?
The median owner-occupied home in Auburn is valued at $98,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,531, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $797 a month.
What is the weather like in Auburn?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.3 inches of precipitation a year and 30.4 inches of snow.
Does Auburn get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Auburn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 28, 1963. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)