Deshler, NE

Deshler: A Historic Railroad Community  in Thayer County, Nebraska

Escape to the warm inviting community of Deshler, a city in Thayer County, situated  in the heart of farm country in the far southern region of Nebraska along the Kansas border where cattle, grain sorghum and wheat are produced and raised.  Outdoor enthusiasts find wonderful hunting opportunities for pheasant, quail, deer and other small game as well as fishing for catfish in the nearby Little Blue River.  Thriving businesses offer vast opportunities. Consider that for five generations, the Cooper family has emphasized the value of working together to assess and respond to the needs of their customers at Midwest Bank in Deshler, while Reinke Manufacturing and Irrigation, a world leader in irrigation systems is headquartered in Deshler.   With its rich railroad history Deshler provides unique opportunities for businesses like Spring Creek Model Trains, one of the largest model train inventories in the Midwest.  Deshler is also home to the Thayer County Fair and has an annual community picnic. Together, they have helped Deshler to earn the reputation as “my kind of town”.

Community Information

Address: 305 E Bryson Avenue, Deshler, NE
City Office Hours: M-F 8 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-5 PM
City Clerk/Treasurer: Julie A Buescher

For utilities: contact or visit the city office. Residents need to fill out an Application for Utilities and put down a $250 meter deposit.  The bills are mailed on the 1st of each month and due on the 20th.  The meter deposit will be returned after 2 years of good payment history.  Our services include Electricity, Water, Sewer, and Garbage. 

TCEDA and NPPD recently completed Deshler's Community Guide. Visit the LOIS listing here or download the report here.
 

Population

Total Population

706

Population
Growth Rate

-0.34%

Median Age

48

Diversity Index

15.000

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

322

Total Housing Units

378


Owner Occupied

256

Renter Occupied

66

Vacant

56

Median Home Value

$97,159


Average Home Value

$161,621

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.69%

Income Projection

Median Household

$59,931 $72,680


Average Household

$88,790 $98,788


Per Capita

$40,568 $46,336

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

49

Total Employed

361

Workers 16+

312

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

107

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

82

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

60

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

28

2024 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

2

Employed

22

2024 Gas Stations / Fuel Dealers

N

Businesses

2

Employed

20

Some
High School

18

Graduated
High School

124

Associates
Degree

113

Bachelor's
Degree

79

Graduate
Degree

44

Average Commute Time

14 min.



Resident Commuters

261

Non-Resident Commuters

39

Drive Alone

253

Carpooled

19

Public

0

Work At Home

32

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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