Hoskins is a small town of 333 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $77,813
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hoskins stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hoskins is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hoskins 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: 93.0
Hoskins's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hoskins costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hoskins, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$126,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,234
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hoskins's violent crime rate is 95.9 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
95.9 /100k
Property Crime
468.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hoskins, NE
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hoskins sees average highs of 31.3°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 26.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.9 inches of snow per year.
Hoskins's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hoskins roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $126,000 and median rent is $1,234/month.
Hoskins's violent crime rate is 95.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 468.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Hoskins, NE has a population of 333, a median household income of $77,813, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Hoskins averages 31.3°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.5 inches
with about 25.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hoskins, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68740.
The population of Hoskins, Nebraska is 333 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hoskins: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $126,000, median household income $77,813, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hoskins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
