Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 366, founded in 1886.
Hildreth 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.
![A Nebr. [Nebraska] thunder storm, Aug. 10th, '08](https://images.townratings.com/story/10631/94d57e9330471b8b1a55-l.jpg)
Census counts: 141 in 1890, 377 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1908 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hildreth, 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 Hildreth.
Hildreth’s FEMA hazard score comes in at 79 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 37% come from hail and 24% from strong winds. Federal aid has come to Hildreth households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2014.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Hildreth, the mean commuting time is 26 minutes. The share of residents in Hildreth who live below the poverty line is 7.3%, below both Nebraska’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Kearney (14%), Holdrege (10%) and Campbell (9%). The median commute is under 25 miles.
| Hildreth | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Zillow values the typical Hildreth home at about $194,000, up 10.6% in a year, 30% below the Nebraska typical home. In Hildreth, the median rent is $698 a month.
| Hildreth | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $698 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
A winter brings about 24 inches of snow, with January nights at 15° and July afternoons at 88°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Hildreth. Against the Nebraska average, Hildreth comes out ahead on 3 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 8. Among adults in the town, 17% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Hildreth | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| What stands out | Hildreth | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.6% | 9.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.7% | 77.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Hildreth; the nearest are
About 8 of every 100 Hildreth residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Nebraska.
Where Hildreth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Nebraska, United States
Hildreth is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 378 at the 2010 census.
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Hildreth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.