The Town FilesHickman, Nebraska
City in Lancaster County · population 2,607 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $311,700
- Household income
- $104,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 33.2
Hickman is a city of 2,607 people in Lancaster County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $311,700, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for families than 100% of Nebraska towns, more upscale than 99% of Nebraska towns, better for cycling than 81% of Nebraska towns.
How Hickman 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 Hickman is worth $311,700, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $104,375, which is more affordable than 12% of Nebraska towns. 88.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hickman | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $311,700 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | — | $818 |
| Median household income | $104,375 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 88.2% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hickman
| People | Hickman | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.7% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 35.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.2% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.5% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 87.8% |
Weather in Hickman
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 15.4°F. About 29.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.6 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hickman since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 22, 2004 about 2.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 38 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 98 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on May 9, 2016.
Severe weather in Lancaster County since 1996
Lancaster County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4838: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Lancaster County
Lancaster County had 175,346 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,332 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Hickman itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Towns near Hickman
- Lincoln, NE13.0 mi · 291,082 people · home $264,000
- Crete, NE17.0 mi · 7,099 people · home $223,500
- Waverly, NE20.4 mi · 4,279 people · home $316,600
- Beatrice, NE25.1 mi · 12,261 people · home $159,300
Hickman questions
Is Hickman, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hickman scores better for retirees than 25% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 47%. 9.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.2).
How much does a house cost in Hickman?
The median owner-occupied home in Hickman is valued at $311,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,375, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hickman?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.5 inches of precipitation a year and 28.6 inches of snow.
Does Hickman get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hickman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 22, 2004. 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)