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Cornlea, NE

Village in Platte County, Nebraska.

Population

42

Land area

0.1sq mi

People per sq mi

454

ZIP codes

0

Cornlea and its ZIP codes

Cornlea at a glance

  • Cornlea is about 18 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Platte County. PPP loans are for Cornlea.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,541

19,915 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,482

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$213M

FY 2026, $6,204 per person

Platte County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Cornlea, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

651

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

114

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 10°F

28.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Cornlea

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HumphreyCity4.2 mi0.5
TarnovVillage5.6 mi0
LindsayVillage6.7 mi0.5
Platte CenterVillage11 mi0.3
CrestonVillage11 mi0.2
Newman GroveCity12 mi0.5
MadisonCity12 mi1.2
MonroeVillage14 mi0.2
LakeviewCensus-designated place16 mi0.4
St. EdwardCity17 mi0.7
LeighVillage17 mi0.6
GenoaCity18 mi0.8
ColumbusCity20 mi10.6
DuncanVillage20 mi0.5
Battle CreekCity22 mi0.7
AlbionCity23 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cornlea, NE in?
Cornlea is in Platte County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Cornlea, NE?
About 42 people live in Cornlea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cornlea?
Nearby places include Humphrey (4.2 mi), Tarnov (5.6 mi), Lindsay (6.7 mi), Platte Center (11 mi), Creston (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023