At a Glance
Median Income
$115,208
$35,764 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
Zillow: $135,339
Violent Crime
117/100K
1,691/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yale residents earn a median household income of $115,208 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,764. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yale is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,339. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Yale reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,691/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Yale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yale has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population72
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans46.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,208
Per Capita$35,764
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$135,339
Housing Units23
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent117/100K
Property1,691/100K
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation958 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute14 min
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Yale was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.