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Brainard, NE
Village in Butler County, Nebraska.
Population
303
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
973
ZIP codes
0
Brainard and its ZIP codes
Brainard at a glance
- Brainard is about 38 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Brainard, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Brainard.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,122
2,644 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$75.09M
FY 2026, $8,973 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brainard, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
477
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brainard, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Brainard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DwightVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BrunoVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| David CityCity | 8.2 mi | 4.2 |
| GarrisonVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| AbieVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ValparaisoVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| OctaviaVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BeeVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| UlyssesVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| PragueVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| WestonVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| AgnewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Rising CityVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MalmoVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| GarlandVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| LinwoodVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brainard, NE in?
- Brainard is in Butler County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Brainard, NE?
- About 303 people live in Brainard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brainard?
- Nearby places include Dwight (6.8 mi), Bruno (7.4 mi), David City (8.2 mi), Garrison (8.4 mi), Abie (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023