At a Glance
Median Income
$51,944
$20,428 per capita
Home Value
$172,700
Zillow: $270,616
Median Rent
$820/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
590/100K
5,788/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Nyssa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nyssa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nyssa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nyssa residents earn a median household income of $51,944 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,428. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,946 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nyssa is $172,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,616. Median rent is $820/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Nyssa reports 590 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,788/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Nyssa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nyssa has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population3,220
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density2,077/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,944
Per Capita$20,428
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$11,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,700
Rent$820
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$270,616
Housing Units1,081
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent590/100K
Property5,788/100K
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death7,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,180 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Nyssa was founded in 1903.
The median home in Nyssa was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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