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Santee, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Bon Homme County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
235 Population 420/sq mi density
$41,750 Median Income $14,241 per capita
$46,300 Home Value $174,912 Zillow
$413 Median Rent 12.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$41,750 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,300 home value, $413/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Santee, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,750
44% below
$14,241 per capita
Home Value
$46,300
84% below
Zillow: $174,912
Median Rent
$413/mo
64% below
12.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
289% above
39.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Santee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Santee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
16%
Rent
36%
Poverty
319%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
389%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santee 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

Santee residents earn a median household income of $41,750 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,241. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Santee is $46,300 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,912. Median rent is $413/month, with 12.4% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Santee reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 248/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Santee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santee has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population235
Median Age20.8 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

F
Median Income$41,750
Per Capita$14,241
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty39.6%
County GDP$284M
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

A+
Home Value$46,300
Rent$413
Ownership28.4%
Zillow$174,912
Housing Units103
Rent Burden12.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property248/100K

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death7,595/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,248 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute12 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Santee was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.