Hallam, Nebraska Main from Harrison 1, 2013
Hallam’s story
134 years in pictures
Census counts: 168 in 1910, 268 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1897 on.
- 1892Hallam is platted
HallamNE
A town of 320, platted in 1892.
Population
320
2025 Census estimate · +19% since 2020
Typical home
$415K
+5.2% in a year
Household income
$98K
median
Median age
35.6
years
Jobs based here
17
A commuter town
Is Hallam a good place to live?
Hallam’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, against 17 minutes in Nebraska’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 51 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher typical home value than Hallam. Hallam has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
320 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 Hallam: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hallam, and how to reach them.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Hallam water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hallam’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 hereLancaster Election CommissionerLancaster County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6836868368 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 Hallam.
Housing
Hallam’s typical home value is about $415K
The typical Hallam home is worth about $415,000, up 5.2% in a year, 49% above the Nebraska typical home. 86% of Hallam households own their home, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 67% and U.S. towns at 73%.
$415KZillow home value
| Hallam | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $988 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hallam$415K
Nebraska$278K
+5.2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
About two in three of Hallam’s working residents commute to Lincoln
Most working residents leave Hallam for work: only 0% work in town. 2.9% of Hallam residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Hallam fell to 17 in 2023, 31 fewer than in 2013.
0%work in town
| Hallam | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Hallam0%
Lincoln66%
Omaha8%
Crete6%
Denton3%
19 mi
median commute distance
17
jobs based in Hallam
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Hallam, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Hallam has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 15° and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–38°
Spring40–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall42–65°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hallam is
Hallam beats the Nebraska average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 23% of adults binge drink in Hallam. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Hallam.
| Hallam | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 9.3% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 28% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
18 better12 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Hallam | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8% | 12.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| More binge drinkers | 23.1% | 19.7% |
Crete Area Medical Center
10.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Hallam faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by tornadoes
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 13 attractions →Memorial Stadium and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hallam. Close and well known come first.
20 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
20 mi Stadium & arenaPinnacle Bank Arena
20 mi MuseumSheldon Museum of Art
17 mi National Historical ParkHomestead National Historical Park43K visitors a year
20 mi MuseumMuseum of American Speed
20 mi MuseumUniversity of Nebraska State MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Memorial Stadium: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Pinnacle Bank Arena: CrunchySkies, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sheldon Museum of Art: Ammodramus, CC0 · Homestead National Historical Park: Billdorr at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Museum of American Speed: Amjackson16, CC BY-SA 4.0 · University of Nebraska State Museum: Hanyou23, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hallam
16pages on Hallam
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hallam
About 3 of every 100 Hallam residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Hallam for work
Where Hallam’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
17jobs based in Hallam
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hallam
Village in Nebraska, United States
Hallam is a village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 268 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,486 ft
- ZIP code
- 68368
Questions about Hallam
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hallam, NE a good place to live?
Hallam has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.