Blue Hill, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Webster County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
794 Population 1,118/sq mi density
$62,273 Median Income $33,535 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $219,862 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,273 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $723/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Blue Hill, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,273
17% below
$33,535 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
42% below
Zillow: $219,862
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Blue Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blue Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
58%
Rent
62%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blue Hill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blue Hill residents earn a median household income of $62,273 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,535. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blue Hill is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,862. Median rent is $723/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

20.1% of adults in Blue Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blue Hill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population794
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,118/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,273
Per Capita$33,535
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$364M
Avg Weekly Wage$823

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$723
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$219,862
Housing Units414
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,189/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,971 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Blue Hill was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.