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Population 62: a town established in 1887.
Halsey’s midpoint age is 70.4 years, above both the Nebraska town median (37.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 4 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Halsey. Halsey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 111 in 1960, a peak of 144 in 1980, 68 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1948 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Halsey, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Halsey.
The town’s typical July afternoon high comes in at 88°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Its one school is below. Public schools: the Sandhills Public Schools. Enrollment at Halsey’s public school: 50 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School at HalseyLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 50 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Of the losses FEMA expects in Halsey, 47% come from inland flooding and 15% from hail. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
For adults in Halsey, the share who smoke cigarettes is 13%. This Nebraska town beats the Nebraska average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. Two figures for adults locally: 30% sleep under 7 hours, 18% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Halsey | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Halsey | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Halsey; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Halsey residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Village in Nebraska, US
Halsey is a village in Blaine and Thomas counties in Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Halsey had a population of 68.
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Halsey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.