At a Glance
Violent Crime
307/100K
1,564/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
50.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Hawk Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hawk Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hawk Springs a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Hawk Springs reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,564/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Hawk Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
50.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawk Springs has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,172
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$362,261
Housing Units44
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent307/100K
Property1,564/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,389 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+50.0%
Graduate+34.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Broadband19.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hawk Springs was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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