Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hickman

Affordability in Hickman, NE

Hickman is a predominantly owner-occupied community, with renters making up about 12% of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). The area's median household income is $104,375, which means income-based housing programs here serve residents whose earnings fall well below that local median.

Safety

Violent crime data reported to the FBI by local law enforcement is not available for Hickman in the FBI Crime Data Explorer, so a city-level rate cannot be shown here. For context, crime rates vary based on many local factors and are not directly comparable across cities.

Among the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Hickman, both received an Excellent HUD inspection score, with an average score of 97 -- suggesting the affordable housing stock in this city is well maintained.

• Flood risk: Neither of the 2 mapped properties carries a high flood-risk designation.

Getting Around Hickman

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Hickman has a Walk Score of 35 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 43. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit typical of small Nebraska communities. Residents should plan on needing a vehicle for most daily trips.

Schools

No school count data is available for Hickman, NE in our current data set. School options and district boundaries can shift by address, so renters should check which schools serve a specific unit before signing a lease.

Cost of Living and Housing Affordability

Hickman has a median household income of $104,375, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With only 12% of residents renting, the local rental market is small, making income-restricted units especially valuable for renters seeking affordable options here.

Hickman has 2 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 22 units in total. These represent a limited but important source of below-market housing in a community where market-rate rents may reflect the area's higher income levels.

Environmental and Flood Risk

Both HUD-assisted properties in Hickman have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for affordable housing here is effectively zero based on available HUD flood data.