Nebraska
Santee is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 235. Residents earn $41,750 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Santee receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Santee has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Santee is $41,750, 44% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 39.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Santee is $46,300, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $413 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Santee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches, including 36.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,750 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $14,241 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $892 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,764 |
| Unemployment | 14.0% |
| 289% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 39.6% |
| 219% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 239 |
| County GDP | $284M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,600 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.78% |
| Commute Time | 11.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $46,300 |
| 84% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $413 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 28.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,600 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.78% |
| Obesity | 46.1% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,595/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.2 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,248 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8387°N, 97.8495°W |
| County FIPS | 46009 |
Winner: Republican by 51.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Avg Commute | 11.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |