At a Glance
Median Income
$208,333
$85,000 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
Zillow: $130,527
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
16.9% smoking rate
How Van Tassell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Van Tassell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Van Tassell a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Van Tassell residents earn a median household income of $208,333 , which is 177% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,000. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Van Tassell is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,527. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
38.5% of adults in Van Tassell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Van Tassell has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26
Median Age65.9 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans38.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$208,333
Per Capita$85,000
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$592M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$130,527
Housing Units10
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,718/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation4,748 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Van Tassell was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.