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Ericson, NE
Village in Wheeler County, Nebraska.
Population
157
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
419
ZIP codes
0
Ericson and its ZIP codes
Ericson at a glance
- Ericson is about 16 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Ericson, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wheeler County. PPP loans are for Ericson.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,290
303 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,688
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9M
FY 2026, $7,591 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ericson, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
330
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 11°F
26.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ericson, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Ericson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BartlettVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| SpaldingVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Greeley CenterVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| OrdCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| ElyriaVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| North LoupVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| ScotiaVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| BurwellCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| PrimroseVillage | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| CotesfieldVillage | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| ChambersVillage | 29 mi | 1 |
| WolbachVillage | 30 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ericson, NE in?
- Ericson is in Wheeler County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Ericson, NE?
- About 157 people live in Ericson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ericson?
- Nearby places include Bartlett (9.6 mi), Spalding (17 mi), Greeley Center (18 mi), Ord (18 mi), Elyria (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023