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Perkins County, NE
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Perkins County, Nebraska.
Population
2,821
Land area
883sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Perkins County
Perkins County at a glance
- Perkins County is 88% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,778 a year, 5% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,200 (34% below Nebraska) and median rent is $922 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Grant (1,413), Madrid (226) and Venango (182).
Local data for Perkins County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perkins County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,778
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$157,200
Prices +20.6% in a year
Median rent
$922/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,034), Irish Americans (243), Swedish Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,027
1,145 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,462
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.1M
FY 2026, $9,480 per person
PPP loans
$12.6M
451 loans, 1,253 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perkins County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perkins County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
581
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perkins County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perkins County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perkins County, NE?
- Grant is the largest city or town in Perkins County, with about 1,413 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perkins County?
- Perkins County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 69134, 69140, 69150, 69168.
- What is the population of Perkins County, NE?
- About 2,821 people live in Perkins County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perkins County?
- Perkins County borders Lincoln County, Keith County, Phillips County, CO, Chase County, Sedgwick County, CO, Deuel County, Hayes County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023