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Hall County, NE
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Hall County, Nebraska.
Population
62,536
Land area
547sq mi
People per sq mi
114
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Hall County
Hall County at a glance
- Hall County is about 4.4 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 93 counties in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $69,251, 9% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,600 (6% below Nebraska) and median rent is $943 a month.
- Its largest cities are Grand Island (52,884), Wood River (1,494) and Cairo (1,035).
Local data for Hall County, NE
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools34
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks35
- Post Offices5
- Parks27
- Grocery Stores29
- Restaurants221
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites3
- Toxic Release Facilities12
- Historic Places22
Housing and community stats
Hall County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,251
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$224,600
Prices +2.8% in a year
Median rent
$943/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16,908), Mexican Americans (10,592), Irish Americans (5,816).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,864
35,892 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,566
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$352M
FY 2026, $5,604 per person
PPP loans
$95.8M
2,059 loans, 11,602 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$208K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hall County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hall County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
747
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
26.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone22 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hall County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hall County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hall County, NE?
- Grand Island is the largest city or town in Hall County, with about 52,884 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hall County?
- Hall County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68803, 68810, 68824, 68832, 68876.
- What is the population of Hall County, NE?
- About 62,536 people live in Hall County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hall County?
- Hall County borders Buffalo County, Adams County, Hamilton County, Merrick County, Howard County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023