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Winnebago, NE

Village in Thurston County, Nebraska.

Population

1,058

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

3,292

ZIP codes

0

Winnebago and its ZIP codes

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Winnebago at a glance

  • Winnebago is about 128 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 114th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
  • The median household income is $41,447, 46% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,600 (72% below Nebraska) and median rent is $577 a month.

Local data for Winnebago, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Winnebago, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$41,447

Poverty rate

22.4%

Median home value

$66,600

Median rent

$577/mo

Homeownership

31.3%

Bachelor's or higher

19.8%

Median age

25.7

Average commute

13.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Burmese Americans (49), Mexican Americans (23), Guatemalan Americans (15).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thurston County. PPP loans are for Winnebago.

Details

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

Thurston County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Winnebago, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.7%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit1.4%
  • Walked2.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home3.9%

Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Winnebago, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Winnebago, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.9%

U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

22.9%

U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.2%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Winnebago

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HomerVillage5.9 mi0.4
WalthillVillage6.1 mi0.4
Salix, IACity9.6 mi1.7
MacyCensus-designated place9.9 mi1.6
HubbardVillage12 mi0.1
ThurstonVillage13 mi0.3
RosalieVillage13 mi0.2
Sloan, IACity13 mi0.6
Sergeant Bluff, IACity13 mi3
Dakota CityCity13 mi1.4
EmersonVillage13 mi0.5
PenderVillage15 mi0.7
South Sioux CityCity15 mi6.7
JacksonVillage16 mi0.5
BancroftVillage16 mi0.4
Sioux City, IACity17 mi59.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Winnebago, NE in?
Winnebago is in Thurston County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Winnebago, NE?
About 1,058 people live in Winnebago, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Winnebago?
Nearby places include Homer (5.9 mi), Walthill (6.1 mi), Salix, IA (9.6 mi), Macy (9.9 mi), Hubbard (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023