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Kimball, NE
City in Kimball County, Nebraska.
Population
2,225
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
970
ZIP codes
0
Kimball and its ZIP codes
Kimball at a glance
- Kimball is about 38 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 58th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $56,174 a year, 27% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,100 (53% below Nebraska) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Kimball, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kimball, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,174
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$112,100
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (645), Irish Americans (252), Mexican Americans (201).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kimball County. PPP loans are for Kimball.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,190
1,575 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,056
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54.19M
FY 2026, $15,779 per person
How people get to work
Kimball, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kimball, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
576
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
15.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kimball, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Kimball
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DixVillage | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| BushnellVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| PotterVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| HarrisburgCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.5 |
| Pine Bluffs, WYTown | 25 mi | 4 |
| Albin, WYTown | 26 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kimball, NE in?
- Kimball is in Kimball County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Kimball, NE?
- About 2,225 people live in Kimball, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kimball?
- Nearby places include Dix (9 mi), Bushnell (12 mi), Potter (18 mi), Harrisburg (22 mi), Pine Bluffs, WY (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023