Ogallala
City in Keith County, Nebraska
Ogallala is a city in Keith County, Nebraska, with 4,878 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,222 ft (982 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roscoe, 7.1 miles E.
- 4,878residents (2020 Census)
- 3,222 ftelevation · 982 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.8 km²
- 984 / sq mipopulation density
- 69153ZIP code
About Ogallala
Ogallala is a city in and the county seat of Keith County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 4,878 at the 2020 census, up from 4,737 at the 2010 census. In the days of the Nebraska Territory, the city was a stop on the Pony Express and later along the transcontinental railroad. The Ogallala Formation that carries the Ogallala Aquifer was named after the city.
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Living in Ogallala
- Median household income
- $58,556
- Median home value
- $155,800
- Median rent
- $667/mo
- Median age
- 47.1
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Ogallala had 4,878 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,878 |
|---|---|
| Density | 984 per sq mi (380 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ogallala at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Keith County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,878 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.96 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,222 ft (982 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1296° N, 101.7207° W |
| ZIP code | 69153 |
| Official website | ogallala-ne.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3135980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ogallala
- Roscoe7.1 mi E
- Martin8.9 mi N
- Brule9.1 mi W
- Keystone9.4 mi NE
- Lemoyne11.2 mi NW
- Belmar16.5 mi NW
- Big Springs19.0 mi W
- Paxton19.2 mi E
- Grant19.7 mi S
- Madrid21.6 mi SE
- Sarben21.8 mi E
- Lewellen26.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ogallala
What county is Ogallala in?
Ogallala is in Keith County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Ogallala, NE?
4,878 people lived in Ogallala at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ogallala, NE?
The ZIP code of Ogallala is 69153.
What is the elevation of Ogallala?
3,222 feet (982 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ogallala?
Roscoe (7.1 mi), Martin (8.9 mi), Brule (9.1 mi), Keystone (9.4 mi), Lemoyne (11.2 mi).
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