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Ord, NE
City in Valley County, Nebraska.
Population
2,100
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
974
ZIP codes
0
Ord and its ZIP codes
Ord at a glance
- Ord is about 38 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 62nd among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $57,818, 24% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,800 (50% below Nebraska) and median rent is $617 a month.
Local data for Ord, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ord, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,818
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$119,800
Median rent
$617/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
13.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (692), Irish Americans (227), Polish Americans (146).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valley County. PPP loans are for Ord.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,357
1,768 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,405
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.2M
FY 2026, $7,439 per person
How people get to work
Ord, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 13.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ord, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
551
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
23.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ord, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Ord
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElyriaVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| North LoupVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ScotiaVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BurwellCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| ArcadiaVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ComstockVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| EricsonVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Greeley CenterVillage | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| SargentCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| Loup CityCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| CotesfieldVillage | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| TaylorVillage | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| AshtonVillage | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| WestervilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| BartlettVillage | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| ElbaVillage | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ord, NE in?
- Ord is in Valley County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Ord, NE?
- About 2,100 people live in Ord, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ord?
- Nearby places include Elyria (6.3 mi), North Loup (11 mi), Scotia (15 mi), Burwell (16 mi), Arcadia (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023