HermanNE
A town of 217, settled in 1872.
Is Herman a good place to live?
Herman’s average trip to work is 42 minutes, against 17 minutes in Nebraska’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Herman. Herman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
217 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Herman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Herman, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Herman.
The median rent in Herman is lower than in most of Nebraska or the rest of the country
Herman’s median rent is $332 a month, below both the Nebraska town median ($914 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). The typical Herman home is worth about $405,000, up 3.7% in a year, 45% above the Nebraska typical home.
| Herman | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $332 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 67% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Fewer of Herman’s residents live below the poverty line than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
2.2% of Herman residents live below the poverty line. Most working residents leave Herman for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Omaha (29%), Fremont (18%) and Blair (10%).
| Herman | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Herman, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Herman
Herman has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 13° and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Herman is
Herman tracks Nebraska closely on all 32 CDC measures. 21% of adults binge drink in Herman. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Herman.
| Herman | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Herman Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Loess Hills and 23 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Herman. Close and well known come first.
14 mi Park & preserveLoess Hills
34 mi Zoo & aquariumOmaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
14 mi Ancient siteBertrand
19 mi LandmarkFort Atkinson
32 mi MuseumJoslyn Art Museum
32 mi MuseumUSS HazardPhoto credits
Loess Hills: Bill Whittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: OmahaZoo, Public domain · Bertrand: Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Atkinson: Unknown, Public domain · Joslyn Art Museum: akasped, CC BY 2.0 · USS Hazard: Dave Aldworth / Oldfarm at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Everything we know about Herman
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Herman; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Herman residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
100% of working residents leave Herman for work
Where Herman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Herman
3 notable people were born in Herman.
About Herman
Village in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
Herman is a village in Washington County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Herman had a population of 247.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,040 ft
- ZIP code
- 68029
Questions about Herman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Herman, NE a good place to live?
Herman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Herman, NE known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Regina Olson Hughes and Stanley M. Truhlsen.