Nebraska
St. Helena is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 119. Residents earn $83,125 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, St. Helena receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. St. Helena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Helena is $83,125, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in St. Helena is $133,900, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
St. Helena experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches, including 38.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,125 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,591 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $857 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,007 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 342 |
| County GDP | $562M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,860 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $133,900 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,860 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,345/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.7 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,239 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8107°N, 97.2489°W |
| County FIPS | 31027 |
Winner: Republican by 70 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.9% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 36.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |