At a Glance
Median Income
$64,356
$36,174 per capita
Home Value
$86,400
Zillow: $216,053
Median Rent
$880/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
14.6% smoking rate
How Hemingford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hemingford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hemingford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hemingford residents earn a median household income of $64,356 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,174. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 365 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hemingford is $86,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,053. Median rent is $880/month, with 32.3% 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 1960.
Education
21.1% of adults in Hemingford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hemingford has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population744
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density1,094/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,356
Per Capita$36,174
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$725M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,400
Rent$880
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$216,053
Housing Units394
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation4,275 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute15 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hemingford was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.