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Valentine, NE
City in Cherry County, Nebraska.
Population
2,633
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
999
ZIP codes
0
Valentine and its ZIP codes
Valentine at a glance
- Valentine is about 39 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $56,898 a year, 26% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,600 (38% below Nebraska) and median rent is $892 a month.
Local data for Valentine, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valentine, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,898
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$148,600
Median rent
$892/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (548), Irish Americans (278), Polish Americans (189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherry County. PPP loans are for Valentine.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,526
2,263 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,685
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.5M
FY 2026, $8,152 per person
How people get to work
Valentine, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valentine, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,674
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 11°F
20.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valentine, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Valentine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sicangu Village, SDCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CrookstonVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| KilgoreVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Wood LakeVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| St. Francis, SDTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| NenzelVillage | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| Rosebud, SDCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 13 |
| Two Strike, SDCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 18.5 |
| Spring Creek, SDCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 10.4 |
| White Horse, SDCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 3.2 |
| Antelope, SDCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Valentine, NE in?
- Valentine is in Cherry County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Valentine, NE?
- About 2,633 people live in Valentine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Valentine?
- Nearby places include Sicangu Village, SD (9.5 mi), Crookston (11 mi), Kilgore (21 mi), Wood Lake (23 mi), St. Francis, SD (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023