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Newport, NE
Village in Rock County, Nebraska.
Population
46
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
145
ZIP codes
0
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 5.6 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock County. PPP loans are for Newport.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,138
462 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,199
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.39M
FY 2026, $6,645 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
27.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newport, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StuartVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| BassettCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AtkinsonCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Long PineCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| BurtonVillage | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| SpringviewVillage | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| AinsworthCity | 27 mi | 1 |
| NaperVillage | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| EmmetVillage | 28 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, NE in?
- Newport is in Rock County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Newport, NE?
- About 46 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include Stuart (9.6 mi), Bassett (11 mi), Atkinson (19 mi), Long Pine (20 mi), Burton (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023