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Culbertson, NE
Village in Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
Population
634
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
757
ZIP codes
0
Culbertson and its ZIP codes
Culbertson at a glance
- Culbertson is about 29 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,875, 32% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,300 (62% below Nebraska) and median rent is $736 a month.
Local data for Culbertson, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Culbertson, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,875
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$91,300
Median rent
$736/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (227), Irish Americans (53), Italian Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hitchcock County. PPP loans are for Culbertson.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,274
656 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,521
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.3M
FY 2026, $11,183 per person
How people get to work
Culbertson, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Culbertson, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
709
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 14°F
22.5 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Health statistics
Share of adults in Culbertson, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Culbertson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrentonVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| McCookCity | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| PalisadeVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| StrattonVillage | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Hayes CenterVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Herndon, KSCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| IndianolaCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| HamletVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| DanburyVillage | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Ludell, KSCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| BartleyVillage | 28 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Culbertson, NE in?
- Culbertson is in Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Culbertson, NE?
- About 634 people live in Culbertson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Culbertson?
- Nearby places include Trenton (9.9 mi), McCook (12 mi), Palisade (16 mi), Stratton (21 mi), Hayes Center (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023