Hubbell, Nebraska downtown 1, 2011
Hubbell’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 330 in 1890, 63 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and a map from 1985 on.
- 1880Hubbell is settled
HubbellNE
The town, settled in 1880, counts 66 residents.
Population
66
2025 Census estimate · −4.3% since 2020
Median home value
$42K
Census ACS
Median age
61.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Hubbell a good place to live?
Hubbell’s midpoint age is 61.5 years, above both the Nebraska town median (37.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Hubbell. Hubbell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
66 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Rose Creek TownshipHubbell
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hubbell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hubbell, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of HubbellEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Hubbell water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hubbell’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 code6837568375 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 Hubbell.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very high risk in Hubbell, mostly hail
FEMA puts 36% of Hubbell’s expected hazard losses down to hail, and 24% to inland flooding. On expected storm and flood damage, Hubbell sits above 81% of U.S. communities. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2008.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailInland floodingStrong wind
5
paid flood claims since 1985
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Hubbell’s year
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 5 have a higher midsummer high than Hubbell. July afternoons reach 89°, January nights drop to 16° and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–40°
Spring40–64°
Summer64–87°
Fall42–66°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Hubbell than in most of Nebraska or the rest of the country
No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Hubbell. For adults locally, the share who have been diagnosed with depression is 17%. This Nebraska town does better than the Nebraska average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 10. Among adults here, 28% sleep under 7 hours and 15% have diabetes.
| Hubbell | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
3 better19 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Hubbell | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.3% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 6.1% |
Thayer County Health Services
11.7 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 Hubbell
14pages on Hubbell
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hubbell; the nearest are
Cloud County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Concordia, KS32.6 mi$3,540 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln69.9 mi$10,434 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Hubbell residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Hubbell
Village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States
Hubbell is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 63 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,470 ft
- ZIP code
- 68375
Questions about Hubbell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hubbell, NE a good place to live?
Hubbell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.