What are the schools like in Hallam, NE?

School district data for Hallam is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hallam?

The median household income in Hallam, NE is $94,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Hallam, NE?

Hallam has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Hallam, NE affordable or expensive?

Hallam's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hallam is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $237,500 and the median rent is $959 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hallam, NE?

Hallam has a violent crime rate of 329.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2332.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hallam, NE a Good Place to Live?

Hallam is a small town of 274 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $94,375 . Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Hallam stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Hallam is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hallam 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: 92.0

Hallam's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hallam costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hallam, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$237,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$959	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hallam's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

329.4 /100k

Property Crime

2332.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Hallam, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hallam sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hallam, NE
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	31.0"
Annual Snowfall	25.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hallam, NE	National Avg
Population	274	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.2%	22.2%
65 and over	8.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cortland, NE 5 mi Princeton, NE 5 mi Kramer, NE 6 mi Clatonia, NE 6 mi Sprague, NE 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Hallam

Hallam, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68368

Hallam vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hallam, NE affordable or expensive?

Hallam's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hallam roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $237,500 and median rent is $959/month.

What is the crime rate in Hallam, NE?

Hallam's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2332.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hallam?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hallam, NE a good place to live?

Hallam, NE has a population of 274, a median household income of $94,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Hallam?

Hallam averages 34.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches with about 25.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hallam?

Hallam, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68368.

What is the population of Hallam?

The population of Hallam, Nebraska is 274 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hallam?

Key numbers for living in Hallam: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $237,500, median household income $94,375, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hallam side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.