Hay Springs Precinct, Sheridan County, Nebraska

Hay Springs Precinct is a precinct in Sheridan County, Nebraska. About 980 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 278 sq mi (720 km²) of land and uses Mountain Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
980 ± 179
County
Sheridan County
Land area
278 sq mi (720 km²)
Type
PrecinctNo government of its own
Time zone
Mountain TimeUTC-07:00 in January; UTC-06:00 in July
Median household income
$66,094 ± $20,871
Median home value
$107,600 ± $19,557
Water area
0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3116191355
Coordinates (central point)
42.757250, -102.683308

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in Hay Springs Precinct

  1. Hay Springs (village)649 people

This place’s central point lies inside Hay Springs Precinct. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the precinct’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. North Rushville Precinct12 mi northeast
  2. South Rushville Precinct15 mi southeast
  3. Mirage Precinct22 mi south
  4. South Sheridan Precinct37 mi southeast

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Hay Springs Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other precincts in Sheridan County, largest first

  1. South Sheridan Precinct518 people
  2. Mirage Precinct269 people
  3. North Rushville Precinct246 people
  4. West Gordon Precinct151 people
  5. Wounded Knee Precinct127 people
  6. East Gordon Precinct100 people
  7. South Rushville Precinct25 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Sheridan County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Hay Springs Precinct

Longest day
15 hours 20 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 2 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:11 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:30 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:16 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
8:33 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:18 AM4:42 PM9 h 24 min
Feb 156:47 AM5:22 PM10 h 35 min
Mar 157:02 AM6:57 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:09 AM7:32 PM13 h 23 min
May 155:28 AM8:06 PM14 h 38 min
Jun 155:11 AM8:30 PM15 h 19 min
Jul 155:25 AM8:27 PM15 h 2 min
Aug 155:57 AM7:52 PM13 h 55 min
Sep 156:30 AM7:00 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:03 AM6:08 PM11 h 5 min
Nov 156:42 AM4:27 PM9 h 45 min
Dec 157:14 AM4:17 PM9 h 3 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A precinct line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Sheridan County or the local office.

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