The Town FilesSchuyler, Nebraska
City in Colfax County · population 6,547 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $145,700
- Household income
- $80,399
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 30.4
Schuyler is a city of 6,547 people in Colfax County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $145,700, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Nebraska towns, more walkable than 76% of Nebraska towns, more vibrant than 76% of Nebraska towns.
How Schuyler 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 Schuyler is worth $145,700, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $80,399, which is more affordable than 82% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $1,049 a month. 71.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Schuyler | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,700 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $1,049 | $818 |
| Median household income | $80,399 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 71.4% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Schuyler
| People | Schuyler | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.9% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 33.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.2% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 45.7% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 17.0 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 87.8% |
Weather in Schuyler
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 13.8°F. About 28.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.6 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Schuyler since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 13, 1990 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 1, 2018.
Severe weather in Colfax County since 1996
Colfax County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2019 | Flood | DR-4420: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Colfax County
Colfax County had 5,155 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,741 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Schuyler itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Schuyler
7 public schools with 1,935 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHUYLER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 648 | 16.2 |
| SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 602 | 14.0 |
| SCHUYLER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 380 | 13.1 |
| NORTH WARD PREKINDERGARTEN | PK-PK | 106 | 26.5 |
| DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL | PK-2 | 82 | 16.4 |
| SCHUYLER HEADSTART | PK-PK | 78 | — |
| SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY-FISHER'S | PK-8 | 39 | 9.8 |
Towns near Schuyler
- David City, NE14.0 mi · 2,995 people · home $165,200
- Columbus, NE15.4 mi · 24,028 people · home $213,600
- Wahoo, NE28.1 mi · 4,818 people · home $243,600
- Fremont, NE29.8 mi · 27,141 people · home $214,700
Schuyler questions
Is Schuyler, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Schuyler scores better for retirees than 2% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 22%. 7.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.4).
How much does a house cost in Schuyler?
The median owner-occupied home in Schuyler is valued at $145,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,399, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $1,049 a month.
What is the weather like in Schuyler?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 13.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.7 inches of precipitation a year and 35.6 inches of snow.
Does Schuyler get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Schuyler since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 13, 1990. 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)