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Burwell, NE
City in Garfield County, Nebraska.
Population
848
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
808
ZIP codes
0
Burwell and its ZIP codes
Burwell at a glance
- Burwell is about 31 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,250 a year, 33% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 (31% below Nebraska) and median rent is $460 a month.
Local data for Burwell, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burwell, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,250
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$460/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (246), Irish Americans (150), Polish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garfield County. PPP loans are for Burwell.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,402
780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,716
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.2M
FY 2026, $7,293 per person
How people get to work
Burwell, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.0%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burwell, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
396
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
25.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burwell, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Burwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElyriaVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| TaylorVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| SargentCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| OrdCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| ComstockVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| EricsonVillage | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| ArcadiaVillage | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| North LoupVillage | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| WestervilleCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burwell, NE in?
- Burwell is in Garfield County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Burwell, NE?
- About 848 people live in Burwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burwell?
- Nearby places include Elyria (9.6 mi), Taylor (13 mi), Sargent (16 mi), Ord (16 mi), Comstock (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023