Geneva, Nebraska
Geneva is a city of 2,193 people in Fillmore County, Nebraska, founded in 1871.
Why visit Geneva
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Dempster-Sloan House, Fillmore County Courthouse, Hidden Hills Country Club and Geneva City Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Geneva
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Geneva
Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Geneva had a population of 2,136.
From the Wikipedia article Geneva, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Dempster-Sloan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic two-story house in Geneva, Nebraska
Fillmore County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Courthouse in Geneva, Nebraska
Geneva United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in the United States of America
George W. Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Geneva, Nebraska
J.M. Burk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Geneva, Nebraska
The Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Geneva, Nebraska, United States
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Warner's Filling Station and House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic buildings in Geneva, Nebraska, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
History
Geneva was founded in 1871. It was named after Geneva, in Switzerland, perhaps via Geneva, New York.
From the History section of Geneva, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Geneva
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 0.6 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 0.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 30°F | 1.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 2.3 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 2.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 1.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 21°F | 0.9 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Geneva Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fillmore County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-10-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fairbury Municipal Airport (FBY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 33 miles away.
- Friend 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Aurora 31 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Crete 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Fairbury 35 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
- Hastings 42 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Central City 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Grand Island 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Beatrice 48 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Belleville 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lincoln 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Geneva, Nebraska 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Fillmore County Courthouse (Nebraska) 5, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Geneva post office (Nebraska) from E, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Dempster-Sloan House 3, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Geneva Auditorium 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Warner Station (Geneva, Nebraska) 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Burk House 4, Ammodramus, Public domain
- George W. Smith House (Geneva, Nebraska) 5, Ammodramus, Public domain
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