Checked
Morrill County, NE
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Morrill County, Nebraska.
Population
4,534
Land area
1,424sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Morrill County
Morrill County at a glance
- Morrill County is 88% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,500, 24% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,100 (51% below Nebraska) and median rent is $768 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bayard (1,531), Bridgeport (1,342) and Broadwater (106).
Local data for Morrill County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morrill County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,500
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$116,100
Prices +10.8% in a year
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,268), Mexican Americans (641), Irish Americans (377).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,319
1,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,808
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.2M
FY 2026, $8,601 per person
PPP loans
$13M
455 loans, 1,620 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$86.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Morrill County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morrill County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
532
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 16°F
18.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morrill County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Morrill County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Morrill County, NE?
- Bayard is the largest city or town in Morrill County, with about 1,531 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Morrill County?
- Morrill County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 69125, 69331, 69334, 69336.
- What is the population of Morrill County, NE?
- About 4,534 people live in Morrill County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Morrill County?
- Morrill County borders Scotts Bluff County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Sheridan County, Garden County, Banner County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023