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Valley County, NE
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Valley County, Nebraska.
Population
4,066
Land area
568sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Valley County
Valley County at a glance
- Valley County is 72% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,852 a year, 19% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,600 (35% below Nebraska) and median rent is $626 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Ord (2,100), Arcadia (308) and North Loup (238).
Local data for Valley County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valley County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,852
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$626/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,566), Irish Americans (439), Polish Americans (398).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,357
1,768 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,405
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.2M
FY 2026, $7,439 per person
PPP loans
$21.4M
789 loans, 2,608 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Valley County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valley County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
551
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
23.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valley County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Valley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Valley County, NE?
- Ord is the largest city or town in Valley County, with about 2,100 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Valley County?
- Valley County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68815, 68837, 68859, 68862.
- What is the population of Valley County, NE?
- About 4,066 people live in Valley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Valley County?
- Valley County borders Custer County, Sherman County, Greeley County, Garfield County, Wheeler County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023