Wymore, NE

Nebraska

Wymore is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 1,287. Residents earn $56,051 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,287 Population 719/sq mi density
$56,051 Median Income $30,082 per capita
$57,600 Home Value $90,457 Zillow
$673 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,051 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $673/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,051
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $57,600
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $673
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.5%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

How Wymore Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,287
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,051
Per Capita$30,082
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,583M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,600
Rent$673
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$90,457

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,237 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+92.8%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Libraries2

Is Wymore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wymore receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wymore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wymore is $56,051, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wymore is $57,600, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $673 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Wymore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches, including 18.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Wymore has a population of 1,287 with a density of 719 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 2.2% Hispanic, 1.9% Black.

Population

1,287
Total Population
719
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.5%
Female 41.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Wymore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wymore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wymore is $56,051, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Wymore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,051
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,082
Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$69,767

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)744
County GDP$1,583M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare56
Retail99
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,931
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate8.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Work from Home1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Wymore is $57,600, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $673 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $90,457.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$57,600
80% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$90,457

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$673
42% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,931
41% above US avg
Effective Rate8.56%
In Wymore, 42.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.7% report depression. 28.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wymore vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.5%
32% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma10.0%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.9%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression19.7%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.9%
Checkup Rate74.1%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access65.2%
Healthcare Facilities56

Crime Rates: Wymore vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Wymore has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.3 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall18.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density719/sq mi
Coordinates40.1228°N, 96.6642°W
County FIPS31067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.9%
D 29.7%

Winner: Republican by 39.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+92.8%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density719/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants47
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Work from Home1.5%

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