Hotel DeFair · National Register of Historic Places
Hyannis’s story
138 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2010.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1888Hyannis is settled
HyannisNE
A town of 148, settled in 1888.
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
148
2025 Census estimate · −8.6% since 2020
Median home value
$79K
Census ACS
Median age
37.8
years
Jobs based here
96
A job hub
Settled
1888
138 years ago
Is Hyannis a good place to live?
19% of working residents work locally in Hyannis, below the Nebraska town median (34%) but above the median of U.S. towns (8%). Hyannis has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Hotel DeFair and Abbott Ranch Headquarters. Hyannis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
148 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hyannis.
Work & commute
A job hub: Hyannis has 1.5 jobs for every working resident and draws in 84 commuters
19%work in town
The mean commuting time for Hyannis comes to 17 minutes. Jobs in Hyannis grew by 30 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 96. Half commute less than 37 miles. The top destinations are North Platte (6%), Mullen (5%) and Omaha (3%).
| Hyannis | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Hyannis19%
North Platte6%
Mullen5%
Omaha3%
Phillipsburg2%
37 mi
median commute distance
96
jobs based in Hyannis
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Hyannis’s kids attend
Its two schools are below. The public schools here belong to the Hyannis Area Schools. Public school enrollment locally: 147 students across 2 schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyannis Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 87 | A− |
| Hyannis High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 60 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Who lives here
Fewer children than Nebraska overall
37.8median age · NE 37.2
Hyannis is shrinking: down 8.6% since 2020, to 148 residents (2025 estimate). Children under 18 are 8% of residents (25% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 33% of residents (23% statewide). Nebraska has 35% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 26%.
| Hyannis | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 28% | 29% |
HyannisNebraskaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
29%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school28%
Some college25%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.9 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Hyannis | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.4% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.1% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 29% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.1% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.8% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.5% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.3% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.3% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.2% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.2% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.5% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.5% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
Hyannis faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
71risk score of 100
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Hyannis, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
86°summer high
July afternoons reach 86° and January nights drop to 13°.
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–38°
Spring33–59°
Summer56–84°
Fall34–62°
Oct 8
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
86°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Hyannis stands out in Nebraska and nationally: a smaller share of its adults report frequent mental distress
Hyannis: 78% of adults had a checkup this year. Against the Nebraska average, Hyannis comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 5. Two figures for adults locally: 16% have been diagnosed with depression, 28% feel lonely. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Hyannis.
| Hyannis | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
4 better23 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Hyannis | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.1% | 9.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 8.3% |
Garden County Health Services
49.8 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 Hyannis
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The big questions
Out and about
The story
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hyannis: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hyannis, and how to reach them.
PowerPanhandle Rural El Member AssnEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Hyannis water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hyannis’ 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 hereGrant County ClerkGrant County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2024
ZIP code6935069350 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.
A job hub
Every workday, about 84 people come to Hyannis for work
Where Hyannis’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
96jobs based in Hyannis
19%of working residents work in town
37 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hyannis; the nearest are
Mid-Plains Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Platte81 mi$3,600 in-state tuitionChadron State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Chadron84.9 mi$8,290 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Hyannis residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Hyannis
Village in and county seat of Hyannis County, Nebraska, United States
Hyannis is a village in Grant County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 165 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Grant County. It is centrally located in the Sandhills grassland region of Nebraska at the intersection of two Nebraska State Highways: NSH 61 which runs north and south, and NSH 2, which runs east and west.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,757 ft
- ZIP code
- 69350
- Area code
- 308
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