Lynch is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 194 at the 2020 census, down from 245 in 2010. Lynch is located in northern Nebraska, between the Missouri and Niobrara rivers.

History

Lynch was incorporated as a village in 1892. It was named for John Lynch, a pioneer settler.

Thirty of the one hundred homes in Lynch were destroyed by flooding in 2019.

Government

Lynch, Nebraska has a mayor-council government. It holds meetings at the Village Office on the second Monday of each month. There are four trustees, one chairperson, a clerk, and a treasurer.

Fire department

The Lynch Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD), is made up of 20-25 volunteers. It provides fire protection for the town and surrounding areas as part of a mutual aid agreement.

Law enforcement

There is only one hired full-time Police Officer who is also a part-time Boyd County officer.

Junefest

Junefest is held on the third weekend of June for adults and children. There are alumni banquet activities, a parade, a walk or run, and games at the city park.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lynch has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there was a population of 194 and 144 households. The population density was . There were 190 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 99% White. Only two of all the residents are of any race.

22% of the village has a bachelor's degree education or higher, and the village has a 57% employment rate. 13% of the residents in the village do not have health care coverage. The Median Household income is $38,250.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, The area was previously within the Lynch Public Schools district. The Lynch district consolidated into the Boyd County district in June 2017.

References

  • Official website