At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$35,946 per capita
Home Value
$307,800
Zillow: $277,001
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
20.5% smoking rate
How Yankeetown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yankeetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yankeetown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yankeetown residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,946. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yankeetown is $307,800 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,001. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
31.1% of adults in Yankeetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yankeetown has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population666
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$35,946
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,660M
Avg Weekly Wage$839
Housing
B+
Home Value$307,800
Rent$1,110
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$277,001
Housing Units531
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,862/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute36 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Yankeetown was founded in 1923.
The median home in Yankeetown was built in 1973.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.