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Heartwell, NE
Village in Kearney County, Nebraska.
Population
97
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,337
ZIP codes
0
Heartwell and its ZIP codes
Heartwell at a glance
- Heartwell is about 52 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kearney County. PPP loans are for Heartwell.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,216
2,060 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$99,676
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.1M
FY 2026, $7,645 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Heartwell, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
34
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Heartwell, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Heartwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NormanVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| KenesawVillage | 7.7 mi | 1.1 |
| MindenCity | 9.8 mi | 2.2 |
| HolsteinVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| GibbonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| ProsserVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| RoselandVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| SheltonVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| JuniataVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| KearneyCity | 18 mi | 15 |
| UplandVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| AxtellVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| CampbellVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| BladenVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| GlenwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| Wood RiverCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heartwell, NE in?
- Heartwell is in Kearney County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Heartwell, NE?
- About 97 people live in Heartwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heartwell?
- Nearby places include Norman (6.3 mi), Kenesaw (7.7 mi), Minden (9.8 mi), Holstein (10 mi), Gibbon (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023