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Farwell, NE
Village in Howard County, Nebraska.
Population
78
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
451
ZIP codes
0
Farwell and its ZIP codes
Farwell at a glance
- Farwell is about 18 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Farwell.
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
Farwell, 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 Farwell, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Farwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElbaVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| DannebrogVillage | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| St. PaulCity | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| AshtonVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| CotesfieldVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Howard City (Boelus)Village | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| RockvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CushingVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| CairoVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| St. LiboryCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WolbachVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| ScotiaVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Loup CityCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| PalmerVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| RavennaCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| North LoupVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farwell, NE in?
- Farwell is in Howard County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Farwell, NE?
- About 78 people live in Farwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farwell?
- Nearby places include Elba (5.7 mi), Dannebrog (8 mi), St. Paul (8.8 mi), Ashton (9.2 mi), Cotesfield (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023