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Farnam, NE
Village in Dawson County, Nebraska.
Population
257
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
382
ZIP codes
0
Farnam and its ZIP codes
Farnam at a glance
- Farnam is about 15 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Farnam, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dawson County. PPP loans are for Farnam.
Unemployment rate
16.4%
Aug 2026, +13.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,835
11,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,197
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $5,495 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Farnam, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
851
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
110
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
23.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farnam, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Farnam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoorefieldVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| EustisVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Willow IslandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| StockvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| GothenburgCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| CozadCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| CurtisCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| ElwoodVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| MaywoodVillage | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| BradyVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| LexingtonCity | 25 mi | 5.1 |
| SmithfieldVillage | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| WellfleetVillage | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| CambridgeCity | 29 mi | 1.3 |
| MaxwellVillage | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farnam, NE in?
- Farnam is in Dawson County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Farnam, NE?
- About 257 people live in Farnam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farnam?
- Nearby places include Moorefield (9.7 mi), Eustis (10 mi), Willow Island (14 mi), Stockville (15 mi), Gothenburg (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023