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Cowles, NE
Village in Webster County, Nebraska.
Population
8
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
0
Cowles and its ZIP codes
Cowles at a glance
- Cowles is 44% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Cowles.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,824
1,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,936
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.96M
FY 2026, $7,645 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cowles, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
501
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 13°F
25.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Cowles
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red CloudCity | 7 mi | 1 |
| Guide RockVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Blue HillCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| InavaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LawrenceVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BladenVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CampbellVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| RivertonVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| AyrVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| NelsonCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| DeweeseVillage | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| RoselandVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Burr Oak, KSCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| SuperiorCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| HolsteinVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Esbon, KSCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cowles, NE in?
- Cowles is in Webster County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Cowles, NE?
- About 8 people live in Cowles, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cowles?
- Nearby places include Red Cloud (7 mi), Guide Rock (9.3 mi), Blue Hill (11 mi), Inavale (12 mi), Lawrence (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023