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Hooper, NE
City in Dodge County, Nebraska.
Population
989
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,471
ZIP codes
0
Hooper and its ZIP codes
Hooper at a glance
- Hooper is about 57 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,865, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,200 (27% below Nebraska) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Hooper, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hooper, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,865
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (339), Irish Americans (107), Swedish Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Hooper.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,425
18,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,469
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,723 per person
How people get to work
Hooper, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.7%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hooper, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
715
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
708
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hooper, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Hooper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinslowVillage | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| NickersonVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ScribnerCity | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| FontanelleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| UehlingVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| AmesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| FremontCity | 13 mi | 11 |
| InglewoodVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| SnyderVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Cedar BluffsVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| CraigVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| North BendCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| OaklandCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Morse BluffVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| West PointCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hooper, NE in?
- Hooper is in Dodge County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Hooper, NE?
- About 989 people live in Hooper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hooper?
- Nearby places include Winslow (2.3 mi), Nickerson (6.7 mi), Scribner (7 mi), Fontanelle (8.1 mi), Uehling (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023