At a Glance
Median Income
$95,250
$34,155 per capita
Home Value
$121,800
Zillow: $299,783
Median Rent
$875/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
12.8% smoking rate
How Bee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bee a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bee residents earn a median household income of $95,250 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,155. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bee is $121,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,783. Median rent is $875/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.9% of adults in Bee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bee has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population281
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,124/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,250
Per Capita$34,155
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,800
Rent$875
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$299,783
Housing Units102
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,561 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bee was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.