Hickman, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,834 Population 2,553/sq mi density
$104,219 Median Income $42,868 per capita
$294,200 Home Value $389,881 Zillow
$1,309 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,219 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$294,200 home value, $1,309/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hickman, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,219
39% above
$42,868 per capita
Home Value
$294,200
4% above
Zillow: $389,881
Median Rent
$1,309/mo
13% above
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
33% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Hickman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
139%
Home Value
104%
Rent
113%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
133%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hickman a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hickman residents earn a median household income of $104,219 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,868. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hickman is $294,200 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,881. Median rent is $1,309/month, with 33.8% 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 2003.

Education

44.8% of adults in Hickman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hickman has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,834
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density2,553/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,219
Per Capita$42,868
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141

Housing

A+
Home Value$294,200
Rent$1,309
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$389,881
Housing Units912
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,252/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,270 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Hickman was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.