Cordova, Nebraska Hector x Helen 1, 2013
Cordova’s story
138 years in pictures
The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1888Cordova is settled
CordovaNE
A town of 100, settled in 1888.
Population
100
2025 Census estimate · +3.1% since 2020
Median home value
$79K
Census ACS
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
38.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Cordova a good place to live?
Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than Cordova. Cordova has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
100 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Cordova: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cordova, and how to reach them.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Cordova water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Cordova’s trash rules yet
SchoolsFriend Public SchoolsExeter-Milligan Public Schools2 districts serve Cordova; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSeward County ClerkSeward County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2026
ZIP codes68330, 6835968330 67% · 68359 33%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cordova.
Natural hazards
High risk in Cordova, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Cordova, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Cordova has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 15° and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–38°
Spring39–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall41–65°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Cordova is
Cordova tracks Nebraska closely on all 32 CDC measures. 27% of Cordova adults feel lonely, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 30% and U.S. towns at 33%. 20% of adults binge drink in Cordova.
| Cordova | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 76% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Friend Community Healthcare System
5.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Cordova
16pages on Cordova
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Cordova; the nearest are
York UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · York15.9 mi$23,000 tuitionUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln34.8 mi$10,434 in-state tuitionSoutheast Community College AreaCommunity college · Public · Lincoln39.8 mi$3,690 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Cordova residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Cordova
Village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States
Cordova is a village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 92 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,568 ft
- ZIP code
- 68330
Questions about Cordova
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cordova, NE a good place to live?
Cordova has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.