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Walthill, NE
Village in Thurston County, Nebraska.
Population
812
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,899
ZIP codes
0
Walthill and its ZIP codes
Walthill at a glance
- Walthill is about 74 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,398 a year, 8% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $39,400 (83% below Nebraska) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Walthill, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walthill, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,398
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$39,400
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
20.0
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (42), Mexican Americans (34), Cuban Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thurston County. PPP loans are for Walthill.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,545
3,331 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $18,298 per person
How people get to work
Walthill, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked9.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walthill, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
384
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 11°F
29.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walthill, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Walthill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinnebagoVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| RosalieVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| MacyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.6 |
| BancroftVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| ThurstonVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| PenderVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| HomerVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Salix, IACity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Sloan, IACity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LyonsCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| EmersonVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| DecaturVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| HubbardVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Whiting, IACity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Sergeant Bluff, IACity | 19 mi | 3 |
| Dakota CityCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walthill, NE in?
- Walthill is in Thurston County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Walthill, NE?
- About 812 people live in Walthill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walthill?
- Nearby places include Winnebago (6.1 mi), Rosalie (6.5 mi), Macy (6.6 mi), Bancroft (10 mi), Thurston (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023