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Keith County, NE
9 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Keith County, Nebraska.
Population
8,219
Land area
1,062sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Keith County
Keith County at a glance
- Keith County is 70% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,645, 21% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,000 (30% below Nebraska) and median rent is $771 a month.
- Its largest cities are Ogallala (4,777), Paxton (622) and Brule (346).
Local data for Keith County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Keith County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,645
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$168,000
Prices -1.1% in a year
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,837), Irish Americans (841), Mexican Americans (659).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,837
3,237 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,533
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$80.8M
FY 2026, $9,696 per person
PPP loans
$19.3M
738 loans, 2,590 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$40.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Keith County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Keith County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
825
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
19.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keith County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Keith County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Keith County, NE?
- Ogallala is the largest city or town in Keith County, with about 4,777 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Keith County?
- Keith County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 69127, 69144, 69146, 69153, 69155.
- What is the population of Keith County, NE?
- About 8,219 people live in Keith County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Keith County?
- Keith County borders Lincoln County, Perkins County, Deuel County, Garden County, Arthur County, McPherson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023