Hartington, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,736 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,304 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$531 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cedar County
1
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cedar County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (73%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 3 3 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 5 36
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Cedar Catholic High School
<1 miles, S · 4.6star
Hartington Newcastle High School
<1 miles, S · 3.7star

Colleges

Mount Marty College
19 miles, N · 1.9star
University of South Dakota
21 miles, E · 2.3star
Wayne State College
29 miles, S · 1.9star

Hospitals

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
19 miles, N · 5star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
72 miles, NE · 1.4star
Eppley Airfield
115 miles, S · 2.8star
Lincoln Airport
125 miles, S · 1star