At a Glance
Median Income
$60,208
$32,432 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $312,629
Median Rent
$754/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
14.9% smoking rate
How Ulen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ulen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ulen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ulen residents earn a median household income of $60,208 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,432. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ulen is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,629. Median rent is $754/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
20.2% of adults in Ulen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ulen has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population417
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,208
Per Capita$32,432
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$754
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$312,629
Housing Units238
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation1,152 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute16 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ulen was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Hector International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.