What are the schools like in Hendley, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Hendley?

The median household income in Hendley, NE is $31,250 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 Hendley, NE?

Hendley has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.3 inches.

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

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

Hendley has a violent crime rate of 85.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 898.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hendley, NE a Good Place to Live?

Hendley is a small town of 25 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $31,250 .

Strengths: Hendley stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Hendley 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 Hendley metro area.

Metric	Hendley, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$40,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hendley's violent crime rate is 85.5 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.5 /100k

Property Crime

898.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Hendley, 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	10.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hendley sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 24.1 inches of annual precipitation and 26.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hendley, NE
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	24.1"
Annual Snowfall	26.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hendley, NE	National Avg
Population	25	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.0 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	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	32.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wilsonville, NE 7 mi Beaver City, NE 8 mi Holbrook, NE 12 mi Arapahoe, NE 13 mi Edison, NE 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Hendley

Hendley, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68946

Hendley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendley, NE affordable or expensive?

Hendley has a median home value of $40,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $31,250.

What is the crime rate in Hendley, NE?

Hendley's violent crime rate is 85.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 898.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hendley?

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

Is Hendley, NE a good place to live?

Hendley, NE has a population of 25, a median household income of $31,250, 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 Hendley?

Hendley averages 41.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.1 inches with about 26.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hendley?

Hendley, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68946.

What is the population of Hendley?

The population of Hendley, Nebraska is 25 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hendley?

Key numbers for living in Hendley: median home $40,800, median household income $31,250, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hendley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.