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Hartington, NE
City in Cedar County, Nebraska.
Population
1,621
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,644
ZIP codes
0
Hartington and its ZIP codes
Hartington at a glance
- Hartington is about 64 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 78th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $80,577 a year, 5% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,100 (25% below Nebraska) and median rent is $640 a month.
Local data for Hartington, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hartington, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,577
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$178,100
Median rent
$640/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (878), Irish Americans (91), Mexican Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cedar County. PPP loans are for Hartington.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,163
2,707 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,441
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.1M
FY 2026, $9,318 per person
How people get to work
Hartington, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hartington, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hartington, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Hartington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bow ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| FordyceVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| ColeridgeVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| WynotVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ObertVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| St. HelenaVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CroftonCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BeldenVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| MaskellVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| MagnetVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| LaurelCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WausaVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| RandolphCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| AtenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Meckling, SDCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| McLeanVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hartington, NE in?
- Hartington is in Cedar County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Hartington, NE?
- About 1,621 people live in Hartington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hartington?
- Nearby places include Bow Valley (6.5 mi), Fordyce (7.2 mi), Coleridge (8.6 mi), Wynot (9.6 mi), Obert (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023