Most working residents leave Syracuse for work: only 19% work in town. The top destinations are Lincoln (25%), Omaha (11%) and Nebraska City (7%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Lincoln

25%

Omaha

11%

Nebraska City

Tecumseh

19%Work in townlive and work in Syracuse 26 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 793Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Syracuse →

Health in Syracuse

Health Grade B

Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Nebraska

6better than NE·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.6%Fewer uninsured adultsNE 9.9% · better 7.5%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNE 9.5% · better 11.2%More adults who have had cancerNE 8.3% · worse

Care nearby

Chi Health St. Mary'sNebraska City · 15.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Bluestem Health: Thompson ClinicLincoln · 28.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Syracuse

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail

3Does Syracuse flood?paid flood claims since 1982 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Syracuse

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

Climate in Syracuse

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Syracuse has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 17°Winter

63° / 40°Spring

85° / 64°Summer

65° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Syracuse get?About 26 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 11, with the last in spring around Apr 25.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Syracuse

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School Grade A

The public schools Syracuse’s kids attend outperform 89% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictSYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLSSchools3

Elementary School at Syracuse A-Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 277 students Middle School at Syracuse A-Middle · Grades 4–8 · 286 students High School at Syracuse AHigh · Grades 9–12 · 228 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.