Yankee Hill, NE

Nebraska · Metropolitan Area

Yankee Hill is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 250. Residents earn $81,107 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
250 Population 73/sq mi density
$81,107 Median Income $47,768 per capita
$250,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,107 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$250,800 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,107
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,800
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 49.6%
47% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population250
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,107
Per Capita$47,768
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,815M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.0%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,192 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+83.5%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute14 min
Libraries9

Is Yankee Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yankee Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Yankee Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yankee Hill is $81,107, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yankee Hill is $250,800, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 49.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 83.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Yankee Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 26.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Yankee Hill has a population of 250 with a density of 73 people per square mile. The median age is 56.1 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.2%).

Population

250
Total Population
73
People / sq mi
56.1yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Yankee Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.0%
11% above US avg
Spanish13.0%
3% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yankee Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yankee Hill is $81,107, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Yankee Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,107
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,768
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
IRS Avg AGI$85,036

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,853
County GDP$28,815M

Business (County)

Restaurants794
Healthcare1,148
Retail989
Manufacturing246

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,896
97% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.6 min
Work from Home3.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Yankee Hill is $250,800, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,800
11% below US avg
Median List Price$494,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$494,700
$/Sq Ft$235
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,896
97% above US avg
Effective Rate2.75%
In Yankee Hill, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.0% report depression. 17.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yankee Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma9.0%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.5%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.2%
Checkup Rate75.1%
Premature Death6,252/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,148

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Yankee Hill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.3 inches
23% below US avg
Snowfall26.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,192 ft (363 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates40.7657°N, 96.7329°W
County FIPS31109
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 49.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 4.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 51.4%

Winner: Democrat by 4.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+49.6%
47% above US avg
High School+83.5%
School Test Score5.81
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density73/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities1,148
Restaurants794
Retail Stores989

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.6 min
Work from Home3.6%

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