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Webster County, NE
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Webster County, Nebraska.
Population
3,360
Land area
575sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Webster County
Webster County at a glance
- Webster County is 77% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,347, 16% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,600 (51% below Nebraska) and median rent is $647 a month.
- Its largest cities are Red Cloud (934), Blue Hill (782) and Guide Rock (286).
Local data for Webster County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Webster County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,347
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$647/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,501), Irish Americans (463), Mexican Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,824
1,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,936
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26M
FY 2026, $7,645 per person
PPP loans
$11.1M
438 loans, 1,133 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,139
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Webster County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Webster County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
501
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 13°F
25.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Webster County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Webster County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Webster County, NE?
- Red Cloud is the largest city or town in Webster County, with about 934 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Webster County?
- Webster County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68928, 68930, 68942, 68952, 68970.
- What is the population of Webster County, NE?
- About 3,360 people live in Webster County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Webster County?
- Webster County borders Adams County, Kearney County, Clay County, Nuckolls County, Smith County, KS, Jewell County, KS, Franklin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023