What are the schools like in Hebron, NE?

Hebron is served primarily by THAYER CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Hebron?

The median household income in Hebron, NE is $66,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Hebron, NE?

Hebron has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Hebron, NE affordable or expensive?

Hebron's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hebron is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,700 and the median rent is $790 per month.

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

Hebron has a violent crime rate of 179.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 319.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hebron, NE a Good Place to Live?

Hebron is a small town of 1,569 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $66,786 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Hebron 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 Hebron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hebron 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: 88.8

Hebron's overall cost of living index is 88.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hebron costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hebron, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$790	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hebron's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

179.9 /100k

Property Crime

319.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hebron is served primarily by THAYER CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hebron, NE	National Avg
School District	THAYER CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hebron sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 31.1 inches of annual precipitation and 23.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hebron, NE
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	31.1"
Annual Snowfall	23.2"

Demographics

Metric	Hebron, NE	National Avg
Population	1,569	—
Median Age	48.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	31.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belvidere, NE 6 mi Deshler, NE 8 mi Gilead, NE 9 mi Carleton, NE 11 mi Chester, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Hebron

Hebron, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68370

Hebron vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hebron, NE affordable or expensive?

Hebron's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hebron roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,700 and median rent is $790/month.

What is the crime rate in Hebron, NE?

Hebron's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 319.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hebron?

Public schools in Hebron are operated by THAYER CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hebron, NE a good place to live?

Hebron, NE has a population of 1,569, a median household income of $66,786, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Hebron?

Hebron averages 36.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.1 inches with about 23.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hebron?

Hebron, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68370.

What is the population of Hebron?

The population of Hebron, Nebraska is 1,569 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hebron?

Key numbers for living in Hebron: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $109,700, median household income $66,786, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hebron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.