At a Glance
Median Income
$38,462
$22,762 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
Zillow: $109,954
Median Rent
$848/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
653/100K
2,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
32.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
22.3% 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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yale residents earn a median household income of $38,462 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,762. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 358 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yale is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,954. Median rent is $848/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Yale reports 653 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,425/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Yale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yale has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,054
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,146/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,462
Per Capita$22,762
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty32.6%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent$848
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$109,954
Housing Units630
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent653/100K
Property2,425/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation805 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Yale was founded in 1895.
The median home in Yale was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.