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Red Cloud, NE

City in Webster County, Nebraska.

Population

934

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

909

ZIP codes

0

Red Cloud and its ZIP codes

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Red Cloud at a glance

  • Red Cloud is about 35 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $45,909 a year, 40% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,200 (69% below Nebraska) and median rent is $585 a month.

Local data for Red Cloud, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Red Cloud, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$45,909

Poverty rate

12.2%

Median home value

$74,200

Median rent

$585/mo

Homeownership

65.1%

Bachelor's or higher

15.5%

Median age

49.2

Average commute

18.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (352), Irish Americans (221), Italian Americans (53).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Red Cloud.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.2%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$43,824

1,066 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,936

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$25.96M

FY 2026, $7,645 per person

Webster County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Red Cloud, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.7%
  • Carpooled16.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.5%
  • Bicycle1.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
  • Worked from home2.2%

Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Red Cloud, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

501

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

6

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 13°F

25.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Red Cloud, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Red Cloud

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
InavaleCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.3
CowlesVillage7 mi0.6
Guide RockVillage10 mi0.5
RivertonVillage13 mi0.4
BladenVillage17 mi0.4
Blue HillCity17 mi0.7
CampbellVillage18 mi0.4
Esbon, KSCity19 mi0.3
Burr Oak, KSCity19 mi0.8
Lebanon, KSCity19 mi0.3
LawrenceVillage20 mi0.4
FranklinCity23 mi1
SuperiorCity25 mi2.2
AyrVillage25 mi0.2
NelsonCity25 mi0.8
Smith Center, KSCity25 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Red Cloud, NE in?
Red Cloud is in Webster County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Red Cloud, NE?
About 934 people live in Red Cloud, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Red Cloud?
Nearby places include Inavale (6.7 mi), Cowles (7 mi), Guide Rock (10 mi), Riverton (13 mi), Bladen (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023