Ravenna is a city in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,441 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code68869

Area code308

Living in Ravenna

Housing in Ravenna

$226K▲ 8.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Ravenna home is worth about $226,000, up 8.2% in a year, 19% below the Nebraska typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Ravenna

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Ravenna's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Ravenna 0

Nebraska 2.2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Ravenna 3.7

Nebraska 14

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Ravenna

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Most working residents leave Ravenna for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Kearney (26%), Grand Island (11%) and Lincoln (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Kearney

26%

Grand Island

11%

Lincoln

Pleasanton

9%Work in townlive and work in Ravenna 25 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 324Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ravenna →

Health in Ravenna

Health Grade B

Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 86% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Nebraska

4worse than NE

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.3%More adults with heart diseaseNE 6.1% · worse 9.9%More adults who have had cancerNE 8.3% · worse 27.8%More adults with arthritisNE 24% · worse

Care nearby

Chi Health Good SamaritanKearney · 24.3 mi · ER

Heartland Health Center - Ravenna ClinicRavenna · 0.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Ravenna

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind

2Does Ravenna flood?paid flood claims since 1984 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Ravenna

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

Climate in Ravenna

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Ravenna has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 16°Winter

62° / 36°Spring

85° / 60°Summer

65° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Ravenna get?About 24 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 3, with the last in spring around May 4.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Ravenna

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School Grade A

The public schools Ravenna’s kids attend outperform 91% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictRAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools2

Ravenna Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–6 · 242 students Ravenna Senior High B+High · Grades 7–12 · 170 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.