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Scottsbluff, NE
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
Population
14,376
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,168
ZIP codes
0
Scottsbluff and its ZIP codes
Scottsbluff at a glance
- Scottsbluff is about 84 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 13th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $56,359 a year, 26% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,700 (42% below Nebraska) and median rent is $966 a month.
Local data for Scottsbluff, NE
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools16
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices1
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants69
- Affordable Housing2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Scottsbluff, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,359
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$137,700
Median rent
$966/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
12.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,043), German Americans (3,792), Irish Americans (1,677).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scotts Bluff County. PPP loans are for Scottsbluff.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,764
15,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $7,922 per person
How people get to work
Scottsbluff, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 12.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scottsbluff, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
890
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
103
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 15°F
15.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scottsbluff, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Scottsbluff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TerrytownCity | 1.7 mi | 0.5 |
| GeringCity | 2.8 mi | 5.6 |
| MinatareCity | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| MitchellCity | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| MelbetaVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| McGrewVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| MorrillVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BayardCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| LymanVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| HenryVillage | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| HarrisburgCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.5 |
| Huntley, WYCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| Torrington, WYCity | 30 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scottsbluff, NE in?
- Scottsbluff is in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Scottsbluff, NE?
- About 14,376 people live in Scottsbluff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scottsbluff?
- Nearby places include Terrytown (1.7 mi), Gering (2.8 mi), Minatare (9 mi), Mitchell (9.4 mi), Melbeta (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023