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Hall County, Nebraska

Among the top 15% of US counties for getting around.

AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
  • top 10% for commute time
  • top 12% for walkability
  • bottom 9% for property crime

Hall County is a county in Nebraska with about 63,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and sunny days. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.

Official websitehallcountyne.gov (opens in new tab)

Climate

Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy

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Precipitation 3.8 in0.7 in
humid 91%dry

Livability factors

Affordability

Median Household Income$64k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 52% of US counties
Home Value$191k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$886better than 37% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.43%better than 17% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.98%better than 14% of US counties
Unemployment2.9%better than 84% of US counties

Weather

Winter Temp (Jan)26°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation28.5 in23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall27.3 inbetter than 31% of US counties
Sunny Days265 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 55% of US counties
Comfortable Days62 daysbetter than 18% of US counties

Safety & Wellbeing

Natural Disaster Risk74.2better than 25% of US counties
Air Quality35 AQIbetter than 83% of US counties
School Quality47.5better than 33% of US counties
Violent Crime1786/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Property Crime2335/100kbetter than 9% of US counties

Community

Population62,57573rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.012th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0577th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3646th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)63.8%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)30.0%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked

Getting Around

Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability8.3/20better than 88% of US counties
Airport Distance139 mibetter than 29% of US counties

Lifestyle & Connectivity

Broadband Access86.6%better than 71% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.48better than 29% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US counties

Frequently asked questions

Is Hall County an affordable place to live?
Hall County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 52% of comparable areas.
What is the median home value in Hall County?
The median home value in Hall County is $191k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
What is the median household income in Hall County?
Median household income in Hall County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
How much is rent in Hall County?
Median gross rent in Hall County is $886 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Is Hall County safe?
Hall County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1786/100k (better than 9%). Property crime is 2335/100k.
What is the weather like in Hall County?
Hall County averages 77°F in July and 26°F in January, with 28.5 in of annual precipitation and about 265 sunny days a year.
How are the schools in Hall County?
Public-school quality in Hall County is below average, scoring better than 33% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
How long is the commute in Hall County?
The average one-way commute in Hall County is 18 min.

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Data sources

  • EPA Air Quality (AQI)
  • EPA Smart Location Database
  • EPI Family Budget Calculator
  • FAA airport enplanements
  • FBI Uniform Crime Reports
  • FEMA National Risk Index
  • MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
  • NCES School Finance Survey
  • NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
  • NOAA nClimGrid
  • OpenStreetMap
  • Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
  • U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
  • USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)