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Wellfleet, NE

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Population
72
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,815 ft
Median Home Value
$71,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,792
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in NebraskaPopulation rankingHighest population places in NebraskaNearest larger communityNorth Platte, Nebraska26 miles away · 22,524 residents.

About Wellfleet

Founded in the late 1880s as a railroad stop and named after the town in Massachusetts, Wellfleet is a quiet rural village in southwestern Lincoln County. The community offers a peaceful, unhurried pace of life, with Wellfleet Lake providing a popular local spot for fishing, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. Most residents head about thirty miles north to North Platte for work, healthcare, and major shopping, making the town an appealing choice for anyone looking for quiet open spaces within reach of regional conveniences.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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