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Ulysses

A village of 196 people in Nebraska
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About Ulysses

Village in Nebraska, US
196Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,526 ftElevation

Ulysses is a village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ulysses had a population of 196.

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ZIP code68669
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Most working residents leave Ulysses for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Lincoln (26%), David City (11%) and Omaha (9%). Half commute less than 32 miles.

Lincoln
26%
David City
11%
Omaha
9%
Seward
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ulysses →

Health in Ulysses

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2better than NE

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Memorial Health Care SystemsSeward · 12.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health CenterColumbus · 28.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Ulysses · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ulysses →

Natural hazards in Ulysses

63
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ulysses →

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Ulysses has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 16°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
64° / 40°Fall
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Ulysses Township Library410 C Street
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