What are the schools like in Hartington, NE?

Hartington is served primarily by HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Hartington?

The median household income in Hartington, NE is $79,444 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Hartington, NE?

Hartington has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Hartington, NE affordable or expensive?

Hartington's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hartington is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $155,100 and the median rent is $662 per month.

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

Hartington has a violent crime rate of 59.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 309.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hartington, NE a Good Place to Live?

Hartington is a small town of 1,552 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $79,444 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

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

All Hartington 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

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

Metric	Hartington, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$155,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$662	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,444	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hartington's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.5 /100k

Property Crime

309.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hartington is served primarily by HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hartington, NE	National Avg
School District	HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hartington sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 29.6 inches of annual precipitation and 35.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hartington, NE
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	29.6"
Annual Snowfall	35.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hartington, NE	National Avg
Population	1,552	—
Median Age	49.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	30.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bow Valley, NE 7 mi Fordyce, NE 7 mi Coleridge, NE 9 mi Wynot, NE 10 mi Obert, NE 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Hartington

Hartington, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68739

Hartington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hartington, NE affordable or expensive?

Hartington's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hartington roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $155,100 and median rent is $662/month.

What is the crime rate in Hartington, NE?

Hartington's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 309.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hartington?

Public schools in Hartington are operated by HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hartington, NE a good place to live?

Hartington, NE has a population of 1,552, a median household income of $79,444, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Hartington?

Hartington averages 30.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.6 inches with about 35.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hartington?

Hartington, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68739.

What is the population of Hartington?

The population of Hartington, Nebraska is 1,552 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hartington?

Key numbers for living in Hartington: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $155,100, median household income $79,444, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hartington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.