At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$28,898 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $179,491
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
16.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
14.8% smoking rate
How Stella Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stella's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stella a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stella residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,898. The unemployment rate stands at 16.0% (344% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stella is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,491. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.3% of adults in Stella hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stella has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population138
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$28,898
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$499M
Avg Weekly Wage$831
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$179,491
Housing Units71
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,372/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
Elevation1,038 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Stella was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.