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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,898 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $831 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,104 |
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 298 |
| County GDP | $499M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,629 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $164,537 |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,629 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Obesity | 44.3% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,372/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,038 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2322°N, 95.7734°W |
| County FIPS | 31147 |
Winner: Republican by 51.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 68.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |