Founded in 1877, Hayes County is one of 93 counties in the state of Nebraska. Historically, Hayes County was formed from unorganized territory. The city of Hayes Center is the county seat. With FIPS code of 85, Hayes County has a population of 843 and area of 713 square miles (1,847 km2).
List of all cities in Hayes County, NE alphabetically
| City/Town | Postal Code | Area Code |
| Hayes Center, NE | 69032 | 308 |