Hayes County
City in Nebraska, United States
Overview
Hayes County is a rural area in Nebraska known for its tight-knit community vibe, expansive prairies, and peaceful small-town ambiance. With a population under 1,000, it's an ideal destination for those seeking quiet retreats and an authentic slice of Midwestern life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Nebraska
Population
856
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.52°, -101.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,285
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
-21.0°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
516 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IML
Distance
47 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.