Hooper is a small town of 980 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $73,958
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hooper 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 Hooper is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hooper 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: 90.0
Hooper's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hooper costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hooper, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$778
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,958
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hooper's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
136.7 /100k
Property Crime
1435.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hooper is served primarily by LOGAN VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hooper, NE
National Avg
School District
LOGAN VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hooper sees average highs of 32.4°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 32.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.9 inches of snow per year.
Hooper's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hooper roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,100 and median rent is $778/month.
Hooper's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1435.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hooper are operated by LOGAN VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hooper, NE has a population of 980, a median household income of $73,958, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
Hooper averages 32.4°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.0 inches
with about 28.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hooper, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68031.
The population of Hooper, Nebraska is 980 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hooper: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $144,100, median household income $73,958, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hooper side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
