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Geneva, NE
City in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
Population
2,193
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
933
ZIP codes
0
Geneva and its ZIP codes
Geneva at a glance
- Geneva is about 36 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 60th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $80,398, 5% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,100 (29% below Nebraska) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Geneva, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Geneva, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,398
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$169,100
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.5%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (781), Irish Americans (234), Mexican Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fillmore County. PPP loans are for Geneva.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,416
2,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,223
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.7M
FY 2026, $11,842 per person
How people get to work
Geneva, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Geneva, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
585
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
28.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Geneva, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Geneva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairmontVillage | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
| StrangVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| GraftonVillage | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| ShickleyVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| ExeterVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| OhiowaVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| MilliganVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BruningVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| SuttonCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| McCool JunctionVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| LushtonVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| OngVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| TobiasVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| CarletonVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| CordovaVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| SaronvilleVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Geneva, NE in?
- Geneva is in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Geneva, NE?
- About 2,193 people live in Geneva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Geneva?
- Nearby places include Fairmont (7.2 mi), Strang (8.2 mi), Grafton (9 mi), Shickley (10 mi), Exeter (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023