Hartington, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,736 Population 1,754/sq mi density
$78,304 Median Income $38,594 per capita
$169,000 Home Value $287,860 Zillow
$685 Median Rent 17.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,304 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $685/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartington, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,304
4% above
$38,594 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
40% below
Zillow: $287,860
Median Rent
$685/mo
41% below
17.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
32% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Hartington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
60%
Rent
59%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartington a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hartington residents earn a median household income of $78,304 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,594. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartington is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,860. Median rent is $685/month, with 17.4% 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 1961.

Education

22.8% of adults in Hartington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartington has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,736
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,754/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,304
Per Capita$38,594
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$685
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$287,860
Housing Units746
Rent Burden17.4%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,345/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,415 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute15 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hartington was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.