Hamilton County, NE

County in Nebraska, Midwest · ranked on 42 metrics

Rank among US counties

Hamilton County, NE is a county in Nebraska with a population of 9,723 (2,394th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (62nd of 3,094), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 70th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (177th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,218th of 2,916), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,225th of 3,092).

Population
9,723
2,394th highest of 3,094
Density
17.9
2,280th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
3.37%
984th highest of 3,094
Area
542
1,891st highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Nebraska

At a glance

Median household income
$83,994
452nd highest of 3,093
Median home value
$253,700
868th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$794
2,110th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
2.3%
3,005th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
5.22%
3,033rd highest of 3,094
College degree
31.3%
659th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
40.8%
678th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
7.9%
2,447th highest of 2,916
Average commute
21 minutes
2,311th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
93.7%
177th highest of 3,094
Climate
50.9°F average
25°F in January, 76°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +60.4
79.6% Republican, 19.2% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)5.22%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    62nd of 3,094
  2. Unemployment Rate (%)2.3%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 70th of 3,094
  3. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)14.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 73rd of 2,916
  4. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)13.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 87th of 2,916
  5. Adults with Depression (%)18.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 91st of 2,916
  6. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)93.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    177th of 3,094
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)8.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 155th of 2,916
  8. Median Household Income$83,994
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    452nd of 3,093
  9. Adults Who Smoke (%)12.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 430th of 2,916
  10. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)31.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    659th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)22.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,786th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)40.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,218th of 2,916
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$253,700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,225th of 3,092
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year6,146
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,135th of 3,050
  5. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)74.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,836th of 2,916
  6. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,032
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,394th of 3,050
  7. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$794
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 971st of 3,090
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)34.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 852nd of 3,094
  9. Average Commute (Minutes)20.7
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    784th of 3,094
  10. Median Income$83,994
    Poorest Counties
    452nd of 2,000

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Economics (78), weakest Health (70). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Kearney County, NE92% similar
    Compared on 15 of 16
  2. Clay County, NE89% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16
  3. Polk County, NE88% similar
    Compared on 13 of 16
  4. Butler County, NE87% similar
    Compared on 15 of 16
  5. Bon Homme County, SD86% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16

Quick answers

What is the population of Hamilton County, NE?
Hamilton County, NE has a population of 9,723, 2,394th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Hamilton County, NE rank best at?
Among US counties, Hamilton County, NE ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (62nd of 3,094); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 70th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (177th of 3,094).
Where does Hamilton County, NE rank worst?
Hamilton County, NE ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,218th of 2,916); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,225th of 3,092).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Hamilton County, NE?
Rankodex ranks Hamilton County, NE on 42 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

42 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics