Hildreth, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
444 Population 779/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $34,513 per capita
$121,400 Home Value $193,212 Zillow
$640 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, $640/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hildreth, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,500
23% below
$34,513 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
57% below
Zillow: $193,212
Median Rent
$640/mo
45% below
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Hildreth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
43%
Rent
55%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hildreth a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hildreth residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,513. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hildreth is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,212. Median rent is $640/month, with 22.2% 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 1954.

Education

24.0% of adults in Hildreth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hildreth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population444
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$34,513
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$267M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$640
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$193,212
Housing Units202
Rent Burden22.2%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain25.4 in/yr
Elevation2,179 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hildreth was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.