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Burt County, NE
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Burt County, Nebraska.
Population
6,740
Land area
492sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Burt County
Burt County at a glance
- Burt County is 47% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,685 a year, 17% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,000 (38% below Nebraska) and median rent is $708 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Tekamah (1,690), Oakland (1,552) and Lyons (900).
Local data for Burt County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burt County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,685
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$147,000
Prices +2.1% in a year
Median rent
$708/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,293), Irish Americans (810), Swedish Americans (734).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,653
1,734 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,483
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.25M
FY 2026, $10,748 per person
PPP loans
$18.47M
812 loans, 1,992 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.83K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Burt County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burt County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
434
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 10°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burt County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Burt County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Burt County, NE?
- Tekamah is the largest city or town in Burt County, with about 1,690 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Burt County?
- Burt County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68019, 68020, 68038, 68045, 68061.
- What is the population of Burt County, NE?
- About 6,740 people live in Burt County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Burt County?
- Burt County borders Dodge County, Washington County, Harrison County, IA, Cuming County, Monona County, IA, Thurston County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023