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North Bend, NE
City in Dodge County, Nebraska.
Population
1,152
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,020
ZIP codes
0
North Bend and its ZIP codes
North Bend at a glance
- North Bend is about 40 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 110th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $85,882, 12% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,800 (28% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,315 a month.
Local data for North Bend, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Bend, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,882
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$172,800
Median rent
$1,315/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (526), Irish Americans (189), Mexican Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for North Bend.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,425
18,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,469
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,723 per person
How people get to work
North Bend, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Bend, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
715
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
708
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
31.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Bend, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near North Bend
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Morse BluffVillage | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| RogersVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| AmesCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| LinwoodVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Cedar BluffsVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| PragueVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| AbieVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MalmoVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| SchuylerCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| ColonVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| InglewoodVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BrunoVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ScribnerCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| FremontCity | 16 mi | 11 |
| HooperCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| OctaviaVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Bend, NE in?
- North Bend is in Dodge County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of North Bend, NE?
- About 1,152 people live in North Bend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Bend?
- Nearby places include Morse Bluff (2.3 mi), Rogers (6.8 mi), Ames (8.3 mi), Linwood (8.3 mi), Cedar Bluffs (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023