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Palisade, NE
Village in Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
Population
321
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
904
ZIP codes
0
Palisade and its ZIP codes
Palisade at a glance
- Palisade is about 35 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Palisade, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hitchcock County. PPP loans are for Palisade.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,274
656 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,521
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.3M
FY 2026, $11,183 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Palisade, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
709
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
91° / 15°F
20.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palisade, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Palisade
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamletVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Hayes CenterVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| TrentonVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| WaunetaVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| StrattonVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| CulbertsonVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| MaxCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| EndersCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| McCookCity | 28 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palisade, NE in?
- Palisade is in Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Palisade, NE?
- About 321 people live in Palisade, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palisade?
- Nearby places include Hamlet (7.2 mi), Hayes Center (12 mi), Trenton (13 mi), Wauneta (15 mi), Stratton (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023