Ulysses, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
157 Population 714/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $34,838 per capita
$29,900 Home Value $235,693 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$29,900 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ulysses, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,125
4% above
$34,838 per capita
Home Value
$29,900
89% below
Zillow: $235,693
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
96% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
378% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Ulysses Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ulysses's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
11%
Rent
59%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
478%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ulysses a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ulysses residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,838. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ulysses is $29,900 , 89% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,693. Median rent is $688/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

1.5% of adults in Ulysses hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ulysses has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population157
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density714/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$34,838
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045

Housing

A+
Home Value$29,900
Rent$688
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$235,693
Housing Units136
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,541 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.5%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ulysses was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.