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Clearwater, NE
Village in Antelope County, Nebraska.
Population
312
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
847
ZIP codes
0
Clearwater and its ZIP codes
Clearwater at a glance
- Clearwater is about 33 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Clearwater, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Antelope County. PPP loans are for Clearwater.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,132
2,198 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,936
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.4M
FY 2026, $11,191 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Clearwater, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 10°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clearwater, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Clearwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NelighCity | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| EwingVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| RoyalVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| OrchardVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| OakdaleVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ElginCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BrunswickVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| PageVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| RaevilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0 |
| TildenCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| PetersburgVillage | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| InmanVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| PlainviewCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| CreightonCity | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| Meadow GroveVillage | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| WinnetoonVillage | 26 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clearwater, NE in?
- Clearwater is in Antelope County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Clearwater, NE?
- About 312 people live in Clearwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clearwater?
- Nearby places include Neligh (8.9 mi), Ewing (9.9 mi), Royal (12 mi), Orchard (12 mi), Oakdale (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023