Hardy, Nebraska downtown, 2010
Hardy’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 343 in 1890, a peak of 496 in 1910, 97 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1974 on.
- 1880Hardy is settled
HardyNE
A town of 92, settled in 1880.
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
92
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Median home value
$15K
Census ACS
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
58.1
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Hardy a good place to live?
Hardy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
92 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 Hardy: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hardy, and how to reach them.
PowerSouth Central Public Pwr Dist9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Hardy water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers91% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hardy’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 hereNuckolls County ClerkNuckolls County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6894368943 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 Hardy.
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Hardy, with hail at the top
In Hardy, the FEMA risk score is 81 of 100, above both the Nebraska town median (55 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). FEMA puts 37% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to hail, and 22% to drought. One declared disaster, in 2025, has brought federal aid to Hardy households.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailDroughtInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect four seasons and hot summers in Hardy
Only 4 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher midsummer high than Hardy. July afternoons reach 89°, January nights drop to 16° and about 21 inches of snow falls in a winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–40°
Spring39–64°
Summer63–87°
Fall41–67°
Oct 10
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Nebraska and the rest of the country, fewer of Hardy’s adults sleep under 7 hours
13% of adults have diabetes in Hardy, against 11% in Nebraska’s towns and 12% across U.S. towns. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Hardy. Also worth knowing: the share of adults in Hardy who have been diagnosed with depression: 17%. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Hardy.
| Hardy | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
11 better13 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Hardy | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.4% | 9.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.1% |
Brodstone Healthcare
7.6 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 Hardy
16pages on Hardy
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hardy; the nearest are
Cloud County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Concordia, KS34.5 mi$3,540 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska at KearneyUniversity or college · Public · Kearney78.1 mi$8,676 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Hardy residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Famous people from Hardy
3 notable people were born in Hardy.
About Hardy
Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States
Hardy is a village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hardy had a population of 97.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,555 ft
- ZIP code
- 68943
Questions about Hardy
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hardy, NE a good place to live?
Hardy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Hardy, NE known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Harry Sorensen and Franklin David Keim.