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West Point, NE
City in Cuming County, Nebraska.
Population
3,471
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,207
ZIP codes
0
West Point and its ZIP codes
West Point at a glance
- West Point is about 47 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 44th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $65,793, 14% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,200 (15% below Nebraska) and median rent is $847 a month.
Local data for West Point, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Point, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,793
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,386), Mexican Americans (811), Irish Americans (215).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cuming County. PPP loans are for West Point.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,961
3,865 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,462
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.9M
FY 2026, $9,421 per person
How people get to work
West Point, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Point, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
433
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
30.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Point, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near West Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeemerVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| SnyderVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| DodgeVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ScribnerCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| OaklandCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| UehlingVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| LyonsCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BancroftVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WisnerCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| HowellsVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HooperCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| CraigVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| RosalieVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| WinslowVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| PenderVillage | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| PilgerVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Point, NE in?
- West Point is in Cuming County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of West Point, NE?
- About 3,471 people live in West Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Point?
- Nearby places include Beemer (8.3 mi), Snyder (10 mi), Dodge (12 mi), Scribner (12 mi), Oakland (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023