Cherry County , Nebraska
Population: 5,468 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $63,750 Home $136,000 Rent $873/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,468 residents, Cherry 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 Cherry County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$63,750
Median Income
household
$136,000
Home Value
median
$873/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $63,750 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,287 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| Median Home Value | $136,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $873/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 62.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,468 |
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.9%
Obesity
10.1%
Diabetes
15.4%
Smoking
30.5%
High Blood Pressure
28.4%
No Physical Activity
17.1%
Depression
33.0%
Insufficient Sleep
76.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 13.6 · 14th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
26.27
🔥 Wildfire
88.36
❄️ Winter Storm
59.23
🌍 Earthquake
22.04
☀️ Drought
69.75
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