Genoa (pron. je NO uh) is a city in Nance County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 894 at the 2020 census. The city was founded by Mormons in 1857. In the fall of 1859, the Mormon Colony was forced to abandon Genoa when the town and surrounding area were incorporated into the newly created Pawnee Reservation. The Pawnee Indian Agency utilized the structures vacated by the Mormons.

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Town numbers

ZIP code68640

Area code402

Living in Genoa

Work & commute in Genoa

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Most working residents leave Genoa for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (17%), Fullerton (17%) and Lincoln (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Columbus

17%

Fullerton

17%

Lincoln

Omaha

11%Work in townlive and work in Genoa 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 265Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Genoa →

Health in Genoa

Compared with Nebraska

10worse than NE

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.2%More adults with COPDNE 6.1% · worse 16.3%More older adults who have lost all their teethNE 12.4% · worse 4%More adults who have had a strokeNE 3.1% · worse

Care nearby

Genoa Community HospitalGenoa · 0.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health CenterColumbus · 18.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Genoa · CMS · HRSAHealth in Genoa →

Natural hazards in Genoa

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought

0Does Genoa flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Genoa

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Genoa →

Climate in Genoa

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Genoa has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 16°Winter

62° / 38°Spring

84° / 62°Summer

64° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Genoa get?About 29 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Genoa →

Schools in Genoa

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School Grade C+

The public schools Genoa’s kids attend trail 63% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictTWIN RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools2

Twin River Elem-Genoa CElementary · Grades PK–6 · 217 students Twin River Sr. High School B-High · Grades 7–12 · 189 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NE. Ratings are from neighbors.