What are the schools like in Blue Hill, NE?

Blue Hill is served primarily by BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Blue Hill?

The median household income in Blue Hill, NE is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Blue Hill, NE?

Blue Hill has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.3 inches.

Blue Hill, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Blue Hill, NE affordable or expensive?

Blue Hill's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blue Hill is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $138,200 and the median rent is $708 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Blue Hill, NE?

Crime rate data for Blue Hill is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Blue Hill, NE a Good Place to Live?

Blue Hill is a small town of 883 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $61,250 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Blue Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blue Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blue Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.1

Blue Hill's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blue Hill costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blue Hill, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$138,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$708	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Blue Hill is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Blue Hill is served primarily by BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Blue Hill, NE	National Avg
School District	BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blue Hill sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July, with 28.0 inches of annual precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blue Hill, NE
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	90.5°F
Annual Precipitation	28.0"
Annual Snowfall	25.3"

Demographics

Metric	Blue Hill, NE	National Avg
Population	883	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ayr, NE 7 mi Bladen, NE 8 mi Lawrence, NE 10 mi Roseland, NE 11 mi Cowles, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Blue Hill

Blue Hill, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68930

Blue Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Hill, NE affordable or expensive?

Blue Hill's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blue Hill roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $138,200 and median rent is $708/month.

What is the crime rate in Blue Hill, NE?

Crime data for Blue Hill is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Blue Hill?

Public schools in Blue Hill are operated by BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Blue Hill, NE a good place to live?

Blue Hill, NE has a population of 883, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Blue Hill?

Blue Hill averages 37.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.0 inches with about 25.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blue Hill?

Blue Hill, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68930.

What is the population of Blue Hill?

The population of Blue Hill, Nebraska is 883 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blue Hill?

Key numbers for living in Blue Hill: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $138,200, median household income $61,250, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blue Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.