Valley County Summary

Life in Valley County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Valley County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Valley County:

  • The population in Valley County is 4,053.

  • The median home value in Valley County is $165,279.

  • The median income in Valley County is $62,321.

  • The median rent in Valley County is $526.

  • The unemployment rate in Valley County is 0.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Valley County is 8.8%.

  • The average high in Valley County is 68.4° and there are 60.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Valley County

List Of Cities & Towns in Valley County

Ord, NE Population 2,121

Arcadia, NE Population 333

North Loup, NE Population 221

Elyria, NE Population 44

Map Of Valley County

Valley County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Valley County is 68.4°.

  • There are 75.28 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 60.1 inches of rain each year with 10.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:03 hours of sun each day in Valley County.

StatValley County
Mean High68.4
Nice Days75.28
Rainfall60.1
Snowfall10.1
Sunny_hours6:03
68.4°
Average High
60.1
Inches of Rain

Valley County Photos

Ordc Nebraska L Street
Source: Public Domain

Valley County Demographics

Population over time in Valley County

The current population in Valley County is 4,053. The population has decreased -4.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,031 -1.7%
2021 4,100 -2.5%
2020 4,206 -

Gender in Valley County

  • Valley County is 50.0% female with 2,026 female residents.

  • Valley County is 50.0% male with 2,026 male residents.

Female
50.0% (2,026)
Male
50.0% (2,026)
Gender Valley County NE USA
Female 50.0% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Valley County

Valley County is:

  • 96.4% White with 3,909 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 11 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.5% Two Or More with 20 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.1% Hispanic with 84 Hispanic residents.

White
96.4% (3,909)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
0.7% (29)
Asian
0.3% (11)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.5% (20)
Hispanic
2.1% (84)

Table: Valley County By Race

Race Valley County NE USA
White 96.4% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 0.0% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.7% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.5% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.1% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Valley County, Nebraska

  • 3.2% of households in Valley County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Valley County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Valley County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Valley County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Valley County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Valley County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Valley County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Valley County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Valley County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Valley County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (129)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (173)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (358)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (354)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (539)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.7% (840)
$75,000 to $99,999
19.1% (775)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.2% (453)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.4% (178)
$200,000 or more
6.1% (247)
Income Valley County NE USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.7% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 19.1% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.2% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.4% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.1% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Valley County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Valley County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Valley County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Valley County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Valley County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Valley County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Valley County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Valley County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Valley County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Valley County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (40)
9-12th Grade
4% (162)
High School / GED
31% (1,256)
Some College
24% (972)
Associate's Degree
12% (486)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (810)
Master's Degree
4% (162)
Professional Degree
3% (121)
Doctorate Degree
1% (40)
Education Valley County NE USA
< 9th Grade 1% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 31% 25% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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