Cedar County , Nebraska
Population: 8,344 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $73,977 Home $175,500 Rent $683/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,344 residents, Cedar County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Cedar County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$73,977
Median Income
household
$175,500
Home Value
median
$683/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $73,977 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,749 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| Median Home Value | $175,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $683/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,344 |
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 25.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.5%
Obesity
8.4%
Diabetes
13.2%
Smoking
35.5%
High Blood Pressure
25.4%
No Physical Activity
15.9%
Depression
28.4%
Insufficient Sleep
76.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 21.7 · 22th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
42.78
🔥 Wildfire
71.18
❄️ Winter Storm
56.94
🌍 Earthquake
11.90
☀️ Drought
85.56
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