The Town FilesHebron, Nebraska
City in Thayer County · population 1,458 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $139,100
- Household income
- $65,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 51.7
Hebron is a city of 1,458 people in Thayer County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $139,100, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of Nebraska towns, hipper than 88% of Nebraska towns, easier by car than 81% of Nebraska towns.
How Hebron ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hebron is worth $139,100, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $65,833, which is more affordable than 61% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $772 a month. 69.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hebron | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,100 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $772 | $818 |
| Median household income | $65,833 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 69.9% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hebron
| People | Hebron | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.7 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.4% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 16.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.9% | 87.8% |
Weather in Hebron
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 14.5°F. About 31.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.2 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hebron since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 13, 1990 about 4.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 86 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 95 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 13, 2006.
Severe weather in Thayer County since 1996
Thayer County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4928: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4896: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4641: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Thayer County
Thayer County had 2,190 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,087 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Hebron itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Hebron
2 public schools with 428 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| THAYER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 240 | 11.4 |
| THAYER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 188 | 12.5 |
Towns near Hebron
- Deshler, NE7.5 mi · 752 people · home $102,300
- Fairbury, NE21.7 mi · 3,970 people · home $101,700
- Belleville, KS23.9 mi · 2,007 people · home $81,500
- Geneva, NE25.0 mi · 2,136 people · home $169,100
- Superior, NE27.1 mi · 1,825 people · home $82,400
Hebron questions
Is Hebron, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hebron scores better for retirees than 89% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 70%. 30.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.7).
How much does a house cost in Hebron?
The median owner-occupied home in Hebron is valued at $139,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,833, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $772 a month.
What is the weather like in Hebron?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 14.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.1 inches of precipitation a year and 23.2 inches of snow.
Does Hebron get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hebron since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 13, 1990. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)