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Tekamah, NE
City in Burt County, Nebraska.
Population
1,690
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,075
ZIP codes
0
Tekamah and its ZIP codes
Tekamah at a glance
- Tekamah is about 42 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 76th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $57,074 a year, 25% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,900 (46% below Nebraska) and median rent is $638 a month.
Local data for Tekamah, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tekamah, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,074
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$129,900
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (573), Irish Americans (273), Swedish Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burt County. PPP loans are for Tekamah.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,653
1,734 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,483
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.3M
FY 2026, $10,748 per person
How people get to work
Tekamah, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled18.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tekamah, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 10°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tekamah, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Tekamah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HermanVillage | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| CraigVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| River Sioux, IACensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Little Sioux, IACity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Mondamin, IACity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Blencoe, IACity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| OaklandCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| UehlingVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Modale, IACity | 15 mi | 1 |
| DecaturVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| Pisgah, IACity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| LyonsCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| BlairCity | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| Onawa, IACity | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| WinslowVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Magnolia, IACity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tekamah, NE in?
- Tekamah is in Burt County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Tekamah, NE?
- About 1,690 people live in Tekamah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tekamah?
- Nearby places include Herman (7 mi), Craig (7.3 mi), River Sioux, IA (9.2 mi), Little Sioux, IA (11 mi), Mondamin, IA (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023