At a Glance
Median Income
$104,219
$42,868 per capita
Home Value
$294,200
Zillow: $389,881
Median Rent
$1,309/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
9.4% smoking rate
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)
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.