At a Glance
Median Income
$38,750
$23,385 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $123,908
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.8% smoking rate
How Yale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yale residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,385. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 240 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yale is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,908. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
0.0% of adults in Yale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yale has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population54
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$23,385
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$646M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$123,908
Housing Units53
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation557 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Yale was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.