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Superior, NE
City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
Population
1,879
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
854
ZIP codes
0
Superior and its ZIP codes
Superior at a glance
- Superior is about 33 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 69th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $63,810 a year, 17% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,400 (65% below Nebraska) and median rent is $643 a month.
Local data for Superior, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Superior, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,810
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$82,400
Median rent
$643/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
12.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (641), Irish Americans (125), Mexican Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nuckolls County. PPP loans are for Superior.
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
$41.79M
FY 2026, $10,205 per person
How people get to work
Superior, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled21.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 12.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Superior, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Superior, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Superior
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Webber, KSCity | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| HardyVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| NoraVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| NelsonCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| RuskinVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Guide RockVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Republic, KSCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ByronVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Burr Oak, KSCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| OakVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Formoso, KSCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Mankato, KSCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| Courtland, KSCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| DeshlerCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| LawrenceVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Scandia, KSCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Superior, NE in?
- Superior is in Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Superior, NE?
- About 1,879 people live in Superior, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Superior?
- Nearby places include Webber, KS (6.3 mi), Hardy (7.5 mi), Nora (11 mi), Nelson (12 mi), Ruskin (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023