At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$30,166 per capita
Home Value
$151,100
Zillow: $205,517
Median Rent
$842/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.3% smoking rate
How Ursa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ursa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ursa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ursa residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,166. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ursa is $151,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,517. Median rent is $842/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
24.0% of adults in Ursa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ursa has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population596
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density864/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$30,166
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$308M
Avg Weekly Wage$833
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,100
Rent$842
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$205,517
Housing Units262
Rent Burden41.3%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,061/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation592 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ursa was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.