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Cambridge, NE
City in Furnas County, Nebraska.
Population
1,082
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
813
ZIP codes
0
Cambridge and its ZIP codes
Cambridge at a glance
- Cambridge is about 32 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 112th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $61,528 a year, 20% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,400 (48% below Nebraska) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Cambridge, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cambridge, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,528
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$123,400
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (375), Irish Americans (143), Swedish Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Furnas County. PPP loans are for Cambridge.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,173
1,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,331
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.8M
FY 2026, $10,321 per person
How people get to work
Cambridge, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cambridge, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
720
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 13°F
23.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cambridge, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Cambridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BartleyVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| HolbrookVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WilsonvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| IndianolaCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ArapahoeCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| HendleyVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LebanonVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Beaver CityCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| EdisonVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| StockvilleVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| DanburyVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| McCookCity | 24 mi | 5.5 |
| ElwoodVillage | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| EustisVillage | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| OxfordVillage | 28 mi | 0.9 |
| FarnamVillage | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cambridge, NE in?
- Cambridge is in Furnas County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Cambridge, NE?
- About 1,082 people live in Cambridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cambridge?
- Nearby places include Bartley (7.7 mi), Holbrook (8.5 mi), Wilsonville (12 mi), Indianola (14 mi), Arapahoe (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023