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Deuel County, NE
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Deuel County, Nebraska.
Population
1,847
Land area
440sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Deuel County
Deuel County at a glance
- Deuel County is 84% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,096 a year, 8% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,200 (58% below Nebraska) and median rent is $872 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Chappell (915) and Big Springs (496).
Local data for Deuel County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Deuel County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,096
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$100,200
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
50.8
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (735), Irish Americans (230), Mexican Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,150
558 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,222
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.2M
FY 2026, $10,441 per person
PPP loans
$4M
209 loans, 430 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Deuel County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Deuel County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
461
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
19.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deuel County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Deuel County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Deuel County, NE?
- Chappell is the largest city or town in Deuel County, with about 915 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Deuel County?
- Deuel County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 69122, 69129.
- What is the population of Deuel County, NE?
- About 1,847 people live in Deuel County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Deuel County?
- Deuel County borders Cheyenne County, Keith County, Perkins County, Sedgwick County, CO, Garden County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023