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O'Neill, NE
City in Holt County, Nebraska.
Population
3,570
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,526
ZIP codes
0
O'Neill and its ZIP codes
O'Neill at a glance
- O'Neill is about 59 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 42nd among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $56,510, 26% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,300 (36% below Nebraska) and median rent is $697 a month.
Local data for O'Neill, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
O'Neill, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,510
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$153,300
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
11.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,176), Irish Americans (386), Mexican Americans (321).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holt County. PPP loans are for O'Neill.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,996
4,344 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.3M
FY 2026, $7,735 per person
How people get to work
O'Neill, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 11.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
O'Neill, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
919
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 11°F
25.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in O'Neill, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near O'Neill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| InmanVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| EmmetVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| PageVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| AtkinsonCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| ChambersVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| EwingVillage | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| OrchardVillage | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| BristowVillage | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| StuartVillage | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| LynchVillage | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| RoyalVillage | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| SpencerVillage | 28 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is O'Neill, NE in?
- O'Neill is in Holt County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of O'Neill, NE?
- About 3,570 people live in O'Neill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near O'Neill?
- Nearby places include Inman (8.2 mi), Emmet (8.3 mi), Page (13 mi), Atkinson (17 mi), Chambers (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023