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Obert, NE
Village in Cedar County, Nebraska.
Population
16
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
219
ZIP codes
0
Obert and its ZIP codes
Obert at a glance
- Obert is about 8.5 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cedar County. PPP loans are for Obert.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,163
2,707 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,441
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.1M
FY 2026, $9,318 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Obert, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Obert
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaskellVillage | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| WynotVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| NewcastleVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Vermillion, SDCity | 8.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Meckling, SDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Burbank, SDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Bow ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| HartingtonCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| St. HelenaVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ColeridgeVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Gayville, SDTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| MartinsburgVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| FordyceVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Elk Point, SDCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| PoncaCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| LaurelCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Obert, NE in?
- Obert is in Cedar County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Obert, NE?
- About 16 people live in Obert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Obert?
- Nearby places include Maskell (2.4 mi), Wynot (8.1 mi), Newcastle (8.1 mi), Vermillion, SD (8.3 mi), Meckling, SD (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023