What are the schools like in Hazard, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Hazard?

The median household income in Hazard, NE is $38,125 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 Hazard, NE?

Hazard has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.4 inches.

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

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

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

Is Hazard, NE a Good Place to Live?

Hazard is a small town of 49 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $38,125 .

Strengths: Hazard stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Hazard metro area.

Metric	Hazard, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Hazard, 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	37.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hazard sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 26.0 inches of annual precipitation and 24.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hazard, NE
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	26.0"
Annual Snowfall	24.4"

Demographics

Metric	Hazard, NE	National Avg
Population	49	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	34.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Litchfield, NE 6 mi Pleasanton, NE 8 mi Poole, NE 9 mi Ravenna, NE 10 mi Rockville, NE 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Hazard

Hazard, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68844

Hazard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazard, NE affordable or expensive?

Hazard has a median home value of $106,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $38,125.

What is the crime rate in Hazard, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Hazard?

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

Is Hazard, NE a good place to live?

Hazard, NE has a population of 49, a median household income of $38,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Hazard?

Hazard averages 37.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.0 inches with about 24.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hazard?

Hazard, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68844.

What is the population of Hazard?

The population of Hazard, Nebraska is 49 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hazard?

Key numbers for living in Hazard: median home $106,300, median household income $38,125. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hazard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.