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Rockville, NE
Village in Sherman County, Nebraska.
Population
169
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
760
ZIP codes
0
Rockville and its ZIP codes
Rockville at a glance
- Rockville is about 29 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sherman County. PPP loans are for Rockville.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,416
679 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,718
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.9M
FY 2026, $11,121 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rockville, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
26.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockville, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Rockville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Howard City (Boelus)Village | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| RavennaCity | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| AshtonVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| FarwellVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Loup CityCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| HazardVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| CairoVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| DannebrogVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| PleasantonVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| LitchfieldVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ElbaVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| CotesfieldVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| St. PaulCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Wood RiverCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| SheltonVillage | 24 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockville, NE in?
- Rockville is in Sherman County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Rockville, NE?
- About 169 people live in Rockville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockville?
- Nearby places include Howard City (Boelus) (6.7 mi), Ravenna (7.4 mi), Ashton (9.3 mi), Poole (12 mi), Farwell (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023