Stella, NE

Nebraska

Stella is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 138. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
138 Population 767/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $28,898 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $164,537 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,750
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.3%
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.3%
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Stella Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population138
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$28,898
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$499M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$164,537

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,038 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+98.2%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband68.0%
Libraries4

Is Stella a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stella receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Stella offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stella is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stella is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Stella experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches, including 30.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Stella has a population of 138 with a density of 767 people per square mile. The median age is 54.3 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.6%), with 16.7% Hispanic.

Population

138
Total Population
767
People / sq mi
54.3yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Stella vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stella vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stella is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Stella vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,750
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,898
Avg Weekly Wage$831
IRS Avg AGI$67,104

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)298
County GDP$499M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare20
Retail34
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,629
25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.4 min
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Stella is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $164,537.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$164,537

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,629
25% below US avg
Effective Rate3.29%
In Stella, 44.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.7% report depression. 27.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Stella vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.3%
38% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma9.3%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity27.0%
Depression18.7%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate77.7%
Checkup Rate71.5%
Premature Death6,372/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access37.9%
Healthcare Facilities20

Crime Rates: Stella vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Stella has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.3 inches
15% below US avg
Snowfall30.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,038 ft (316 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density767/sq mi
Coordinates40.2322°N, 95.7734°W
County FIPS31147
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin. 68.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%
D 23.7%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
43% below US avg
High School+98.2%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density767/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access68.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities20
Restaurants19
Retail Stores34

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.4 min
Work from Home11.1%

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