Heartwell, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Kearney County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
91 Population 1,300/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $22,047 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $371,501 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Heartwell, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$22,047 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $371,501
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Heartwell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
34%
Rent
71%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Heartwell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Heartwell residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,047. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Heartwell is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,501. Median rent is $825/month, with 13.9% 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

8.9% of adults in Heartwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Heartwell has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density1,300/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$22,047
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$618M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$825
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$371,501
Housing Units45
Rent Burden13.9%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,258/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation2,100 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Heartwell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.