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Rulo, NE
Village in Richardson County, Nebraska.
Population
164
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
261
ZIP codes
0
Rulo and its ZIP codes
Rulo at a glance
- Rulo is about 10 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Rulo, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richardson County. PPP loans are for Rulo.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,132
2,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.1M
FY 2026, $8,013 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rulo, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
445
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rulo, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Rulo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Lake, MOVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.7 |
| PrestonCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Fortescue, MOTown | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Bigelow, MOVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| White Cloud, KSCity | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Reserve, KSCity | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Falls CityCity | 9 mi | 3.3 |
| Craig, MOCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Mound City, MOCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Forest City, MOCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Corning, MOTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BaradaVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Hamlin, KSCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Hiawatha, KSCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Highland, KSCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Oregon, MOCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rulo, NE in?
- Rulo is in Richardson County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Rulo, NE?
- About 164 people live in Rulo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rulo?
- Nearby places include Big Lake, MO (4.7 mi), Preston (4.8 mi), Fortescue, MO (5.9 mi), Bigelow, MO (8.4 mi), White Cloud, KS (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023