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Callaway, NE
Village in Custer County, Nebraska.
Population
562
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
806
ZIP codes
0
Callaway and its ZIP codes
Callaway at a glance
- Callaway is about 31 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,146 a year, 33% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,100 (38% below Nebraska) and median rent is $631 a month.
Local data for Callaway, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Callaway, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,146
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$149,100
Median rent
$631/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
12.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (280), Irish Americans (100), French Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Custer County. PPP loans are for Callaway.
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
Callaway, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.6%
- Bicycle3.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 12.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Callaway, 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
87° / 14°F
24.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Callaway, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Callaway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OcontoVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MernaVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Broken BowCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| ArnoldVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| BerwynVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| AnselmoVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| EddyvilleVillage | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| AnsleyVillage | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| GothenburgCity | 28 mi | 3.6 |
| Willow IslandCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.8 |
| WestervilleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.1 |
| BradyVillage | 30 mi | 0.3 |
| CozadCity | 30 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Callaway, NE in?
- Callaway is in Custer County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Callaway, NE?
- About 562 people live in Callaway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Callaway?
- Nearby places include Oconto (13 mi), Merna (16 mi), Broken Bow (16 mi), Arnold (17 mi), Berwyn (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023