Hayes Center, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hayes County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
258 Population 956/sq mi density
$70,208 Median Income $33,939 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $227,129 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
50°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
$70,208 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hayes Center, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,208
7% below
$33,939 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
70% below
Zillow: $227,129
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Hayes Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
30%
Rent
67%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hayes Center 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

Hayes Center residents earn a median household income of $70,208 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,939. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hayes Center is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,129. Median rent is $775/month, with 12.5% 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 1958.

Education

16.3% of adults in Hayes Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hayes Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population258
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density956/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,208
Per Capita$33,939
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$95M
Avg Weekly Wage$736

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$775
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$227,129
Housing Units160
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain21.5 in/yr
Elevation3,057 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 96% / D 4%
Commute24 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hayes Center was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.