Keith County , Nebraska
Population: 8,239 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $58,132 Home $157,000 Rent $772/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,239 residents, Keith County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Keith County in the bottom 14% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$58,132
Median Income
household
$157,000
Home Value
median
$772/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $58,132 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,660 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| Median Home Value | $157,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $772/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,239 |
| Median Age | 49 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
35.7%
Obesity
9.3%
Diabetes
14.0%
Smoking
29.1%
High Blood Pressure
28.1%
No Physical Activity
15.6%
Depression
27.9%
Insufficient Sleep
71.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 13.8 · 14th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
27.39
🔥 Wildfire
66.76
❄️ Winter Storm
53.79
🌍 Earthquake
16.79
☀️ Drought
75.89
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