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Ogallala, NE
City in Keith County, Nebraska.
Population
4,777
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
964
ZIP codes
0
Ogallala and its ZIP codes
Ogallala at a glance
- Ogallala is about 37 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 36th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $58,556 a year, 23% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,800 (35% below Nebraska) and median rent is $667 a month.
Local data for Ogallala, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ogallala, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,556
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$155,800
Median rent
$667/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
13.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,614), Mexican Americans (528), Irish Americans (327).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Keith County. PPP loans are for Ogallala.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,837
3,237 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,533
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$80.8M
FY 2026, $9,696 per person
How people get to work
Ogallala, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ogallala, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
825
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 15°F
19.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ogallala, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Ogallala
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoscoeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| MartinCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| KeystoneCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| BruleVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| LemoyneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BelmarCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| PaxtonVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| Big SpringsVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| GrantCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| SarbenCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| MadridVillage | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| LewellenVillage | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| ElsieVillage | 26 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ogallala, NE in?
- Ogallala is in Keith County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Ogallala, NE?
- About 4,777 people live in Ogallala, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ogallala?
- Nearby places include Roscoe (6.8 mi), Martin (8.7 mi), Keystone (9 mi), Brule (9.4 mi), Lemoyne (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023