Median Income
$61,500
18% lower than US avg
Home Value
$94,600
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.6%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$625
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
1.2%
90% lower than US avg
How Yates City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population636
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,298/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,500
Per Capita$34,560
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$2,449M
Commute33 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,600
Rent$625
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$119,738
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation671 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.34
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.2%
Libraries9
Is Yates City a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Yates City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Yates City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Yates City is $61,500, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Yates City is $94,600, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Climate & Weather
Yates City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 25.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Yates City has a population of 636 with a density of 1,298 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 3.5% Black.
Population
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Yates City vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Yates City vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Yates City is $61,500, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income: Yates City vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,500 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $34,560 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $894 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,190 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 980 |
| County GDP | $2,449M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 154 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,480 |
| 85% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.85% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 33.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
The median home value in Yates City is $94,600, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $119,738.
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,600 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $119,738 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,480 |
| 85% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 6.85% |
In Yates City, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Yates City vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,889/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
Crime Rates: Yates City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Yates City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 25.4 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 671 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7776°N, 90.0139°W |
| County FIPS | 17095 |