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Ulysses, NE
Village in Butler County, Nebraska.
Population
190
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
876
ZIP codes
0
Ulysses and its ZIP codes
Ulysses at a glance
- Ulysses is about 34 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Ulysses, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Ulysses.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,122
2,644 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$75.1M
FY 2026, $8,973 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ulysses, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
477
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
28.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ulysses, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Ulysses
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SurpriseVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| StaplehurstVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| GarrisonVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| BeeVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| DwightVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Rising CityVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| GreshamVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| TamoraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| BrainardVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| David CityCity | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| SewardCity | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| ShelbyVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| GarlandVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| UticaVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| GoehnerVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| ThayerVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ulysses, NE in?
- Ulysses is in Butler County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Ulysses, NE?
- About 190 people live in Ulysses, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ulysses?
- Nearby places include Surprise (5.9 mi), Staplehurst (6.9 mi), Garrison (7.4 mi), Bee (8.8 mi), Dwight (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023