Antelope County, NE

County in Nebraska, Midwest · ranked on 38 metrics

Rank among US counties

Antelope County, NE is a county in Nebraska with a population of 6,334 (2,673rd of 3,094). It ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 152nd of 3,094), Average Commute (Minutes) (354th of 3,094), Poverty Rate (%) (621st of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,617th of 2,916), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,337th of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (1,818th of 3,094).

Population
6,334
2,673rd highest of 3,094
Density
7.4
2,630th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
0.75%
1,662nd highest of 3,094
Area
857
956th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Nebraska

At a glance

Median household income
$66,105
1,511th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$130,300
2,453rd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$692
2,716th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
2.6%
2,916th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
9.24%
2,474th highest of 3,094
College degree
20.5%
1,818th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
43.0%
285th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
9.3%
1,864th highest of 2,916
Average commute
18 minutes
2,741st highest of 3,094
Home broadband
83.3%
2,337th highest of 3,094
Climate
48.4°F average
22°F in January, 74°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +76.5
88.0% Republican, 11.5% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Depression (%)18.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 105th of 2,916
  2. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)30.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 134th of 3,094
  3. Unemployment Rate (%)2.6%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 152nd of 3,094
  4. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)15.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 177th of 2,916
  5. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)15.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 283rd of 2,916
  6. Average Commute (Minutes)17.8
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    354th of 3,094
  7. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$692
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 370th of 3,090
  8. Poverty Rate (%)9.24%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    621st of 3,094
  9. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$130,300
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 638th of 3,092
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year824
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,073rd of 3,050

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)23.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,894th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)43.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,617th of 2,916
  3. Heating Degree Days per Year6,852
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,387th of 3,050
  4. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)83.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,337th of 3,094
  5. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)73.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,932nd of 2,916
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)20.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,818th of 3,094
  7. Median Household Income$66,105
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,511th of 3,093
  8. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)26.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,332nd of 2,916
  9. Adults Who Smoke (%)15.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,169th of 2,916
  10. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,017th of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Economics (68), weakest Health (61). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 14 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Boone County, NE93% similar
  2. Pierce County, NE92% similar
  3. Gregory County, SD91% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14
  4. Keya Paha County, NE90% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14
  5. Stanton County, NE89% similar
    Compared on 13 of 14

Quick answers

What is the population of Antelope County, NE?
Antelope County, NE has a population of 6,334, 2,673rd among 3,094 US counties.
What does Antelope County, NE rank best at?
Among US counties, Antelope County, NE ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 152nd of 3,094); Average Commute (Minutes) (354th of 3,094); Poverty Rate (%) (621st of 3,094).
Where does Antelope County, NE rank worst?
Antelope County, NE ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,617th of 2,916); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,337th of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (1,818th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Antelope County, NE?
Rankodex ranks Antelope County, NE on 38 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

38 metrics with a value for this place, in 11 topics