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Otoe County, NE
11 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Otoe County, Nebraska.
Population
16,241
Land area
616sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Otoe County
Otoe County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $82,188 a year, 7% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,600 (16% below Nebraska) and median rent is $914 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Nebraska City (7,369), Syracuse (1,990) and Palmyra (589).
Local data for Otoe County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Otoe County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,188
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$201,600
Prices +5.6% in a year
Median rent
$914/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,068), Irish Americans (2,097), Mexican Americans (667).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,921
6,278 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,613 per person
PPP loans
$27.9M
1,099 loans, 3,434 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$30.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Otoe County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Otoe County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
551
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
15
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Otoe County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Otoe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Otoe County, NE?
- Nebraska City is the largest city or town in Otoe County, with about 7,369 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Otoe County?
- Otoe County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68324, 68344, 68346, 68379, 68382.
- What is the population of Otoe County, NE?
- About 16,241 people live in Otoe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Otoe County?
- Otoe County borders Lancaster County, Cass County, Gage County, Nemaha County, Fremont County, IA, Johnson County, Atchison County, MO.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023