Wymore, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County

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 $107,701 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,051 median income, 3.0% 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

Wymore, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,051
25% below
$30,082 per capita
Home Value
$57,600
80% below
Zillow: $107,701
Median Rent
$673/mo
42% below
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Wymore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
20%
Rent
58%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wymore a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wymore residents earn a median household income of $56,051 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,082. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 744 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wymore is $57,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,701. Median rent is $673/month, with 19.7% 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

13.0% of adults in Wymore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wymore has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,287
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,051
Per Capita$30,082
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,600
Rent$673
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$107,701
Housing Units702
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain30.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,237 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wymore was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.