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Deshler, Nebraska

city · Thayer County

At a glance

729
Population
$102,300
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$133,090
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$653/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$57,188
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
12.2 min
Average commute
89%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing49% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities31% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost56% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college46 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college71 mi
High school graduates90.3%
College graduates19.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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