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Hemingford, NE

Village in Box Butte County, Nebraska.

Population

714

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,052

ZIP codes

0

Hemingford and its ZIP codes

Full map

Hemingford at a glance

  • Hemingford is about 41 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,667 a year, 8% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,600 (62% below Nebraska) and median rent is $813 a month.

Local data for Hemingford, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hemingford, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$70,667

Poverty rate

9.3%

Median home value

$90,600

Median rent

$813/mo

Homeownership

80.8%

Bachelor's or higher

22.6%

Median age

52.8

Average commute

14.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (186), Mexican Americans (64), Irish Americans (41).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Box Butte County. PPP loans are for Hemingford.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.7%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,782

3,726 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,772

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$98.4M

FY 2026, $9,079 per person

Box Butte County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hemingford, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.3%
  • Carpooled11.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked12.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.3%

Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hemingford, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

594

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

5

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 16°F

18.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hemingford, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.1%

U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities near Hemingford

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BereaCensus-designated place8.8 mi1.2
AllianceCity18 mi4.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hemingford, NE in?
Hemingford is in Box Butte County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Hemingford, NE?
About 714 people live in Hemingford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hemingford?
Nearby places include Berea (8.8 mi), Alliance (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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