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Fullerton, NE
City in Nance County, Nebraska.
Population
1,346
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,003
ZIP codes
0
Fullerton and its ZIP codes
Fullerton at a glance
- Fullerton is about 39 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 96th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $47,750 a year, 38% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,500 (46% below Nebraska) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for Fullerton, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fullerton, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,750
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$128,500
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (585), Polish Americans (280), Irish Americans (132).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nance County. PPP loans are for Fullerton.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,968
921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.9M
FY 2026, $5,894 per person
How people get to work
Fullerton, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fullerton, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
27.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fullerton, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Fullerton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelgradeVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ClarksVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| GenoaCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| St. EdwardCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Cedar RapidsVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Silver CreekVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ArcherCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Central CityCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| PalmerVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| OverlandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| MonroeVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| HordvilleVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| CushingVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbionCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| WolbachVillage | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| PrimroseVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fullerton, NE in?
- Fullerton is in Nance County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Fullerton, NE?
- About 1,346 people live in Fullerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fullerton?
- Nearby places include Belgrade (8.7 mi), Clarks (13 mi), Genoa (13 mi), St. Edward (15 mi), Cedar Rapids (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023