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Arnold, NE
Village in Custer County, Nebraska.
Population
945
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,411
ZIP codes
0
Arnold and its ZIP codes
Arnold at a glance
- Arnold is about 55 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,688, 15% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,700 (39% below Nebraska) and median rent is $946 a month.
Local data for Arnold, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arnold, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,688
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$146,700
Median rent
$946/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (344), French Americans (111), Irish Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Custer County. PPP loans are for Arnold.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,915
4,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,791
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $10,807 per person
How people get to work
Arnold, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.6%
- Carpooled28.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arnold, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,280
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
23.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arnold, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Arnold
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GandyVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| StapletonVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| CallawayVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| AnselmoVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| MernaVillage | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| DunningVillage | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| Broken BowCity | 29 mi | 2 |
| BradyVillage | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| MaxwellVillage | 30 mi | 0.5 |
| OcontoVillage | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arnold, NE in?
- Arnold is in Custer County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Arnold, NE?
- About 945 people live in Arnold, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arnold?
- Nearby places include Gandy (14 mi), Stapleton (17 mi), Callaway (17 mi), Anselmo (22 mi), Merna (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023