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Cozad, NE

City in Dawson County, Nebraska.

Population

3,937

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,505

ZIP codes

0

Cozad and its ZIP codes

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Cozad at a glance

  • Cozad is about 58 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 40th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
  • The median household income is $54,471, 29% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,600 (49% below Nebraska) and median rent is $851 a month.

Local data for Cozad, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Cozad, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,471

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$121,600

Median rent

$851/mo

Homeownership

64.8%

Bachelor's or higher

12.8%

Median age

41.6

Average commute

16.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,448), Mexican Americans (637), Irish Americans (359).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dawson County. PPP loans are for Cozad.

Details

Unemployment rate

13.0%

Sep 2026, +10.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,835

11,738 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,197

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$132M

FY 2026, $5,495 per person

Dawson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Cozad, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.8%
  • Carpooled13.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home4.3%

Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cozad, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

851

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

110

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 16°F

24.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Cozad, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.4%

U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

16.4%

U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.7%

U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts

Cities near Cozad

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Willow IslandCensus-designated place5.1 mi2.8
GothenburgCity11 mi3.6
EustisVillage14 mi0.4
LexingtonCity14 mi5.1
FarnamVillage16 mi0.7
ElwoodVillage20 mi0.6
EddyvilleVillage21 mi0.3
OcontoVillage23 mi0.2
BradyVillage23 mi0.3
SmithfieldVillage23 mi0.2
OvertonVillage25 mi0.5
MoorefieldVillage25 mi0.2
SumnerVillage26 mi0.3
BertrandVillage29 mi0.5
CallawayVillage30 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cozad, NE in?
Cozad is in Dawson County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Cozad, NE?
About 3,937 people live in Cozad, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cozad?
Nearby places include Willow Island (5.1 mi), Gothenburg (11 mi), Eustis (14 mi), Lexington (14 mi), Farnam (16 mi).

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