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Verdigre, NE
Village in Knox County, Nebraska.
Population
613
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,120
ZIP codes
0
Verdigre and its ZIP codes
Verdigre at a glance
- Verdigre is about 43 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,938 a year, 46% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,000 (64% below Nebraska) and median rent is $556 a month.
Local data for Verdigre, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Verdigre, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,938
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$87,000
Median rent
$556/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (176), Mexican Americans (20), Irish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Verdigre.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,269
2,900 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.34M
FY 2026, $10,647 per person
How people get to work
Verdigre, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Verdigre, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
658
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
24.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Verdigre, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Verdigre
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinnetoonVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| CenterVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Bazile MillsVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| NiobraraVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| CreightonCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Running Water, SDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| VerdelVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| LindyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| BrunswickVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| RoyalVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Springfield, SDCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| SanteeVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| BloomfieldCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| OrchardVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| PlainviewCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| MonowiVillage | 22 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Verdigre, NE in?
- Verdigre is in Knox County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Verdigre, NE?
- About 613 people live in Verdigre, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Verdigre?
- Nearby places include Winnetoon (7.1 mi), Center (8.2 mi), Bazile Mills (8.9 mi), Niobrara (10 mi), Creighton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023