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Ruskin, NE
Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
Population
149
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
356
ZIP codes
0
Ruskin and its ZIP codes
Ruskin at a glance
- Ruskin is about 14 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Ruskin, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nuckolls County. PPP loans are for Ruskin.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,620
1,636 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.8M
FY 2026, $10,205 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ruskin, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ruskin, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Ruskin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NoraVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| OakVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| DeshlerCity | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HardyVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| ByronVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| NelsonCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| DavenportVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| SuperiorCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| CarletonVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| HebronCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Republic, KSCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ChesterVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| EdgarCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Webber, KSCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| OngVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BelvidereVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ruskin, NE in?
- Ruskin is in Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Ruskin, NE?
- About 149 people live in Ruskin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ruskin?
- Nearby places include Nora (5.9 mi), Oak (6.9 mi), Deshler (7.6 mi), Hardy (9.7 mi), Byron (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023