Haiglersign, 2007
Haigler’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 205 in 1910, a peak of 535 in 1930, 145 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
- 1882Haigler is settled
HaiglerNE
A town of 139, settled in 1882.
Population
139
2025 Census estimate · −4.1% since 2020
Median home value
$68K
Census ACS
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
45.6
years
Jobs based here
7
A commuter town
Is Haigler a good place to live?
Haigler has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
139 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Haigler: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Haigler, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthwest Public Power Dist10.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Haigler water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Haigler’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDundy County ClerkDundy County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code6903069030 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Haigler.
Work & commute
A larger share of residents in Haigler live below the poverty line than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
Half the trips to work are shorter than 22 miles. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just one has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Haigler. The town’s mean commuting time is 20 minutes, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 17 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The top destinations are Benkelman (38%), Lincoln (8%) and Imperial (4%).
2%work in town
| Haigler | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 26% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Haigler2%
Benkelman38%
Lincoln8%
Imperial4%
Wray2%
22 mi
median commute distance
7
jobs based in Haigler
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Haigler stands out in Nebraska and nationally: a typical July afternoon there is hotter
The seasons in Haigler: chilly winters, warm summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 92°, January nights drop to 16° and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–45°
Spring36–65°
Summer60–89°
Fall37–68°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Low risk in Haigler, with hail at the top
The FEMA risk score in Haigler is 38 of 100. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Haigler once, in 2006. Nearly a quarter of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hail, followed by drought at 23%.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailDroughtInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Haigler is
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Haigler. The town beats the Nebraska average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 16% of adults have been diagnosed with depression locally.
| Haigler | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
3 better17 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Haigler | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 77.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.9% | 12.4% |
Wray Community District Hospital
16.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Haigler
16pages on Haigler
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Haigler; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Haigler residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Haigler for work
Where Haigler’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7jobs based in Haigler
2%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Haigler
Village in Dundy County, Nebraska, United States
Haigler is a village in southwestern Dundy County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Haigler had a population of 145.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,278 ft
- ZIP code
- 69030
Questions about Haigler
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Haigler, NE a good place to live?
Haigler has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.