Hooper, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dodge County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,078 Population 1,609/sq mi density
$75,800 Median Income $38,240 per capita
$168,100 Home Value $301,234 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,800 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,100 home value, $819/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hooper, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,800
1% above
$38,240 per capita
Home Value
$168,100
40% below
Zillow: $301,234
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Hooper Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
60%
Rent
70%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hooper a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hooper residents earn a median household income of $75,800 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,240. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,109 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hooper is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,234. Median rent is $819/month, with 23.8% 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 1945.

Education

27.0% of adults in Hooper hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hooper has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,078
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,609/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,800
Per Capita$38,240
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$3,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,100
Rent$819
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$301,234
Housing Units362
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation1,226 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hooper was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.