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Holt County, NE
8 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Holt County, Nebraska.
Population
10,102
Land area
2,412sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Holt County
Holt County at a glance
- Holt County is 84% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,513 a year, 10% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,100 (31% below Nebraska) and median rent is $714 a month.
- The biggest population centers are O'Neill (3,570), Atkinson (1,377) and Stuart (628).
Local data for Holt County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holt County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,513
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$165,100
Prices +16.7% in a year
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,662), Irish Americans (1,388), Mexican Americans (474).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,996
4,344 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.3M
FY 2026, $7,735 per person
PPP loans
$44.8M
2,187 loans, 5,099 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$44.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Holt County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holt County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
919
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 11°F
25.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holt County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Holt County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Holt County, NE?
- O'Neill is the largest city or town in Holt County, with about 3,570 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Holt County?
- Holt County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68711, 68713, 68725, 68734, 68735.
- What is the population of Holt County, NE?
- About 10,102 people live in Holt County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Holt County?
- Holt County borders Knox County, Antelope County, Garfield County, Boyd County, Rock County, Wheeler County, Keya Paha County, Loup County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023