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Hay Springs, NE


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Hay Springs, Nebraska

Hay Springs, Nebraska, in Sheridan county, is 100 miles S of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 234 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. The village has a population of 652.

The People and Families of Hay Springs

In Hay Springs, about 59% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Hay Springs.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hay Springs had a median family income of $34,318. Hay Springs benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hay Springs Housing

In Hay Springs, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the village -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Residential property taxes remain low i Hay Springs.

Commuting

In Hay Springs, 85% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the village is a bit easier than around other villages of its size.

High Points

Hay Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHay Springs Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hay Springs Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hay Springs College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Hay Springs, NE

Comparing Hay Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes810
People Living Alone74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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