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Ogallala, Nebraska

city · Keith County

At a glance

4,777
Population
$155,800
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$232,372
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$667/mo
Median rent
51% below U.S. median
$58,556
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
13 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
98.49%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost53% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college112 mi
Nearest community college51 mi
Nearest technical college162 mi
High school graduates88.3%
College graduates25.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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