Best Job Markets in Nebraska
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Nebraska based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. David City leads the ranking with a value of 0.1% and a population of 3,013.
The top three cities are David City (0.1%), Kenesaw (0.2%), and Bertrand (0.3%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Nebraska.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | David City | 0.1% | 3,013 |
| #2 | Kenesaw | 0.2% | 850 |
| #3 | Bertrand | 0.3% | 684 |
| #4 | Hershey | 0.3% | 671 |
| #5 | Hickman | 0.3% | 2,834 |
| #6 | Pawnee City | 0.3% | 930 |
| #7 | Plattsmouth | 0.3% | 6,680 |
| #8 | Adams | 0.4% | 513 |
| #9 | Alma | 0.4% | 1,176 |
| #10 | Inglewood | 0.4% | 574 |
| #11 | Milford | 0.4% | 2,656 |
| #12 | Palmer | 0.4% | 446 |
| #13 | Winside | 0.4% | 520 |
| #14 | Geneva | 0.5% | 2,214 |
| #15 | Arlington | 0.6% | 1,437 |
| #16 | Bee | 0.6% | 281 |
| #17 | Brainard | 0.6% | 279 |
| #18 | Gretna | 0.6% | 9,117 |
| #19 | Ord | 0.6% | 2,186 |
| #20 | Oxford | 0.6% | 724 |
| #21 | Potter | 0.6% | 285 |
| #22 | Red Cloud | 0.6% | 991 |
| #23 | Spencer | 0.6% | 298 |
| #24 | Sutton | 0.6% | 1,349 |
| #25 | Waterloo | 0.6% | 950 |
| #26 | Blue Hill | 0.7% | 794 |
| #27 | Dix | 0.7% | 268 |
| #28 | Gering | 0.7% | 8,567 |
| #29 | Grant | 0.7% | 1,392 |
| #30 | Hayes Center | 0.7% | 258 |
| #31 | Odell | 0.7% | 248 |
| #32 | Orleans | 0.7% | 335 |
| #33 | West Point | 0.7% | 3,479 |
| #34 | Carroll | 0.8% | 289 |
| #35 | Dannebrog | 0.8% | 213 |
| #36 | Duncan | 0.8% | 650 |
| #37 | Palisade | 0.8% | 321 |
| #38 | Clarkson | 0.9% | 609 |
| #39 | Fort Calhoun | 0.9% | 1,246 |
| #40 | Friend | 0.9% | 1,085 |
| #41 | Harvard | 0.9% | 1,001 |
| #42 | Laurel | 0.9% | 947 |
| #43 | Randolph | 0.9% | 903 |
| #44 | Wisner | 0.9% | 1,436 |
| #45 | Wynot | 0.9% | 212 |
| #46 | Clay Center | 1.0% | 750 |
| #47 | Cortland | 1.0% | 629 |
| #48 | Hemingford | 1.0% | 744 |
| #49 | Merna | 1.0% | 380 |
| #50 | Trenton | 1.0% | 468 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Nebraska?
David City ranks #1 for best job markets in Nebraska with a value of 0.1% and a population of 3,013.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Nebraska?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Nebraska. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Nebraska compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Nebraska's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.