At a Glance
Median Income
$130,227
$44,668 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
13.2% smoking rate
How Story Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Story's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Story a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Story residents earn a median household income of $130,227 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,668. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,749 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Education
26.4% of adults in Story hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Story has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,174
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,227
Per Capita$44,668
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$425,574
Housing Units757
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain27.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation5,232 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute15 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Story was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Sheridan County (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.