Hallam, Nebraska
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 54% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 47% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US places
- top 10% for broadband access
- top 11% for unemployment
- bottom 6% for commute time
Limited data for Hallam — the figures below are what we have. See Lancaster County for a fuller picture.
Hallam is a small community in Nebraska with about 274 residents. It grades B for affordability and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include broadband access, unemployment, and sunny days. It rates lower on violent crime and commute time.
- The median home value in Hallam is $238k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Hallam is $94k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Hallam is $959 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Hallam has a violent crime rate of 1917/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Hallam is 36 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.0 in0.9 in
humid 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$94k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 56% of US places
Home Value$238k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$959better than 44% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$78better than 75% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.78%better than 15% of US places
Income Tax6.40%better than 26% of US places
Sales Tax6.97%better than 65% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.17%better than 24% of US places
Unemployment0.0%better than 89% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation31.0 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall25.3 inbetter than 39% of US places
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 40% of US places
Comfortable Days65 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk69.7better than 44% of US places
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 77% of US places
School Quality58.1better than 50% of US places
Violent Crime1917/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Property Crime2682/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population27425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2686th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.0%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.3%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.7%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time36 minbetter than 6% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance71 mibetter than 54% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access97.8%better than 90% of US places
Amenities Nearby72.99better than 48% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 22% of US places
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hallam an affordable place to live?
- Hallam is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 56% of comparable areas. Median rent is $959.
- Is Hallam safe?
- Hallam is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1917/100k (better than 9%). Property crime is 2682/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hallam?
- Hallam averages 77°F in July and 25°F in January, with 31.0 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hallam?
- Public-school quality in Hallam is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hallam?
- The average one-way commute in Hallam is 36 min.