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Creighton, NE
City in Knox County, Nebraska.
Population
1,222
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,010
ZIP codes
0
Creighton and its ZIP codes
Creighton at a glance
- Creighton is about 39 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 104th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $50,278 a year, 34% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,000 (59% below Nebraska) and median rent is $730 a month.
Local data for Creighton, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Creighton, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,278
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$98,000
Median rent
$730/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (404), Irish Americans (182), Mexican Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Creighton.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,269
2,900 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.34M
FY 2026, $10,647 per person
How people get to work
Creighton, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Creighton, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
658
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 11°F
29.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Creighton, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Creighton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bazile MillsVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| WinnetoonVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| BrunswickVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| PlainviewCity | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| CenterVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| VerdigreVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RoyalVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BloomfieldCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| OsmondCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| FosterVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| WausaVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| OrchardVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| LindyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| NiobraraVillage | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Running Water, SDCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| MagnetVillage | 22 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Creighton, NE in?
- Creighton is in Knox County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Creighton, NE?
- About 1,222 people live in Creighton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Creighton?
- Nearby places include Bazile Mills (3.2 mi), Winnetoon (4.2 mi), Brunswick (9.5 mi), Plainview (9.8 mi), Center (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023