Hay Springs, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sheridan County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
659 Population 1,734/sq mi density
$45,833 Median Income $31,748 per capita
$91,900 Home Value $152,202 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,900 home value, $692/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hay Springs, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,833
39% below
$31,748 per capita
Home Value
$91,900
67% below
Zillow: $152,202
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Hay Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
33%
Rent
60%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hay Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hay Springs residents earn a median household income of $45,833 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,748. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hay Springs is $91,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,202. Median rent is $692/month, with 28.6% 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 1938.

Education

13.7% of adults in Hay Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hay Springs has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population659
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density1,734/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$31,748
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$437M
Avg Weekly Wage$794

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,900
Rent$692
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$152,202
Housing Units372
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,483/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
Elevation3,832 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hay Springs was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.