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Ravenna, NE
City in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
Population
1,382
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
885
ZIP codes
0
Ravenna and its ZIP codes
Ravenna at a glance
- Ravenna is about 34 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 93rd among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $64,423, 16% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,900 (43% below Nebraska) and median rent is $921 a month.
Local data for Ravenna, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ravenna, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,423
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$135,900
Median rent
$921/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (600), Irish Americans (206), Polish Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buffalo County. PPP loans are for Ravenna.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,848
28,130 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,681
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$365M
FY 2026, $7,285 per person
How people get to work
Ravenna, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ravenna, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
858
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
119
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
26.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ravenna, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Ravenna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PooleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.7 |
| RockvilleVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| HazardVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| PleasantonVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Howard City (Boelus)Village | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LitchfieldVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| CairoVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| AshtonVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Loup CityCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| FarwellVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| SheltonVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| GibbonCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| DannebrogVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| GlenwoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| RiverdaleVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Wood RiverCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ravenna, NE in?
- Ravenna is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Ravenna, NE?
- About 1,382 people live in Ravenna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ravenna?
- Nearby places include Poole (4.3 mi), Rockville (7.4 mi), Hazard (9.7 mi), Pleasanton (10 mi), Howard City (Boelus) (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023