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Elba, NE
Village in Howard County, Nebraska.
Population
171
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
466
ZIP codes
0
Elba and its ZIP codes
Elba at a glance
- Elba is about 18 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Elba, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Elba.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,227
1,584 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,107
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.8M
FY 2026, $7,228 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elba, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
35
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
27.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elba, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Elba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarwellVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| CotesfieldVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| St. PaulCity | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| CushingVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| DannebrogVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AshtonVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WolbachVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| ScotiaVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Howard City (Boelus)Village | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| PalmerVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| St. LiboryCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| RockvilleVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| North LoupVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Greeley CenterVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| CairoVillage | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Loup CityCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elba, NE in?
- Elba is in Howard County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Elba, NE?
- About 171 people live in Elba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elba?
- Nearby places include Farwell (5.7 mi), Cotesfield (5.9 mi), St. Paul (7.5 mi), Cushing (10 mi), Dannebrog (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023