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Fontanelle, NE
Census-designated place in Washington County, Nebraska.
Population
60
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
238
ZIP codes
0
Fontanelle and its ZIP codes
Fontanelle at a glance
- Fontanelle is about 9.2 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Fontanelle, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Fontanelle.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,451
8,496 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,612
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$155M
FY 2026, $7,445 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fontanelle, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fontanelle, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Fontanelle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NickersonVillage | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| WinslowVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| FremontCity | 7.8 mi | 11 |
| HooperCity | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| InglewoodVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| AmesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| KennardVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Cedar BluffsVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| UehlingVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HermanVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| LesharaVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BlairCity | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| WashingtonVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ScribnerCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ValleyCity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fontanelle, NE in?
- Fontanelle is in Washington County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Fontanelle, NE?
- About 60 people live in Fontanelle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fontanelle?
- Nearby places include Nickerson (2.3 mi), Winslow (6.4 mi), Arlington (6.8 mi), Fremont (7.8 mi), Hooper (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023