US Post Office-Hebron · National Register of Historic Places
Hebron’s story
157 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2010.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1869Hebron is settled
HebronNE
A town of 1,384, settled in 1869. 38% more nonprofits per person than the typical Nebraska town.
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
1,384
2025 Census estimate · −4.9% since 2020
Typical home
$168K
+5.8% in a year
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
51.7
years
Jobs based here
829
Balanced
Is Hebron a good place to live?
Hebron’s best subject grades are an A for schools and cost of living and an A− for walkability; its weakest is a D for hazard risk. 30% of residents are 65 or older in Hebron, above both Nebraska’s towns (19%) and U.S. towns (18%). Only 11 of Nebraska’s 133 towns score lower on hazard risk. Hebron's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 96% of U.S. towns. US Post Office-Hebron is on the National Register of Historic Places. Hebron has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Hebron stand out
Where Hebron beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Hebron10.8
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical NE town7.8
Civic lifeA+
38% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Nebraska town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
THAYER CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHS schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Thayer Central Elementary | PK–6 | 256 |
| Thayer Central High School | 7–12 | 191 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Typical home value
Hebron$168K
Nebraska$278K
Cost of livingA
2.5 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 93% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Small town
1,384 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Hebron grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Nebraska), ordered by how far Hebron is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →Hazard riskhail tops the listDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.3 of 20; 6% of households have no car; 3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →Jobs & income$66K median household incomeC−Open →HealthLess healthy than 57% of U.S. towns; Thayer County Health Services 0.7 miles awayC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trailsCOpen →History1 place on the National Register; 6 notable people born hereBOpen →Civic life4.7 library visits per resident; 10.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 51.7; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hebron: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hebron, and how to reach them.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Hebron water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hebron’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 hereThayer County ClerkThayer County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6837068370 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 Hebron.
SchoolsA
Hebron’s schools rank ahead of 93% of Nebraska districts
Its public schools are run by the Thayer Central Community Schs school district. Its two schools are below.
93%of NE districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer Central ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 256 | A |
| Thayer Central High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 191 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NE on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade A
The typical home in Hebron is valued at about $168K
The typical Hebron home is worth about $168,000, up 5.8% in a year, 39% below the Nebraska typical home. At $772 a month, Hebron’s median rent is below both the Nebraska town median ($914 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$168KZillow home value
| Hebron | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $772 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 67% | 73% |
Typical home value
Hebron$168K
Nebraska$278K
+5.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Very high risk in Hebron, with hail at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities. Since 1992, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hebron.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailInland floodingStrong wind
9
paid flood claims since 1992
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Hebron, expect four seasons and hot summers
Hebron has chilly winters and warm summers. Hebron’s July high is 89°F.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–39°
Spring39–64°
Summer63–87°
Fall41–66°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
A job hub: Hebron has 1.2 jobs for every working resident and draws in 608 commuters
About one in 3 of Hebron’s working residents works in town. The average trip to work in Hebron is 16 minutes. Jobs based in Hebron fell to 829 in 2023, 50 fewer than in 2013.
33%work in town
| Hebron | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 33% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Hebron33%
Bruning8%
Lincoln6%
Omaha4%
Fairbury3%
12 mi
median commute distance
829
jobs based in Hebron
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 79% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC+
More of Hebron’s adults have diabetes than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
14% of adults have diabetes in Hebron. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Hebron. 17% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Hebron.
43%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Hebron | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 31% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
4 better18 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Hebron | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.3% | 19.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 6.1% |
Thayer County Health Services
0.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC
Hebron has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.1 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 968 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Willard Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Roosevelt Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hebron
18pages on Hebron
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hebron; the nearest are
Cloud County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Concordia, KS42.7 mi$3,540 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln64.6 mi$10,434 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Hebron residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Famous people from Hebron
6 notable people were born in Hebron.
G
Greg LeeAmerican actor · born 1962
E
Elmo RoperAmerican political consultant · 1900–1971H
H.H. KemperOriginal MLA of Saskatchewan's Farmer-Labour Group, later the CCF · 1882–1964About Hebron
City in and county seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, united States
Hebron is a city in and the county seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,441 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,470 ft
- ZIP code
- 68370
- Area code
- 402
Questions about Hebron
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hebron, NE a good place to live?
38% more nonprofits per person than the typical Nebraska town.
Is Hebron, NE expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.
What is Hebron, NE known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Ken Darby and Maxine Gates.