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Stella, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County

3.2 /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
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 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, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Stella, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$28,898 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Zillow: $164,537
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
28%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
272%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stella a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 9.8% (172% 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 $164,537. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Stella reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,551/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population138
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$28,898
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$499M
Avg Weekly Wage$831

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$164,537
Housing Units71
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,551/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,372/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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
Broadband60.0%
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.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.