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Hooker County, NE
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Hooker County, Nebraska.
Population
647
Land area
721sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Hooker County
Hooker County at a glance
- Hooker County is 97% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,464, 35% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,800 (61% below Nebraska) and median rent is $592 a month.
Local data for Hooker County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hooker County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,464
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$93,800
Median rent
$592/mo
Homeownership
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
14.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (259), Irish Americans (142), Swedish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,466
262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,245
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.35M
FY 2026, $8,935 per person
PPP loans
$2.59M
139 loans, 265 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$2,058
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hooker County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hooker County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
430
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
24.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hooker County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hooker County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hooker County, NE?
- Mullen is the largest city or town in Hooker County, with about 478 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hooker County?
- Hooker County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 69152.
- What is the population of Hooker County, NE?
- About 647 people live in Hooker County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hooker County?
- Hooker County borders Cherry County, Grant County, Thomas County, Arthur County, McPherson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023