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Wellfleet, NE
Village in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
Population
74
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
273
ZIP codes
0
Wellfleet and its ZIP codes
Wellfleet at a glance
- Wellfleet is about 11 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Wellfleet.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,633
15,243 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$290M
FY 2026, $8,359 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wellfleet, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,766
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
122
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 14°F
21.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellfleet, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Wellfleet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaywoodVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| CurtisCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| MoorefieldVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Hayes CenterVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| StockvilleVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| WallaceVillage | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| MaxwellVillage | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| North PlatteCity | 26 mi | 17.1 |
| BradyVillage | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| FarnamVillage | 27 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellfleet, NE in?
- Wellfleet is in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Wellfleet, NE?
- About 74 people live in Wellfleet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellfleet?
- Nearby places include Maywood (8.4 mi), Curtis (14 mi), Moorefield (18 mi), Hayes Center (23 mi), Stockville (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023