York, NE

Nebraska · York County

York is a small city in Nebraska with a population of 8,114. Residents earn $62,632 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

8,114 Population 1,235/sq mi density

$62,632 Median Income $33,639 per capita

$170,900 Home Value $214,179 Zillow

$887 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

165 Violent Crime/100K 2,272 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$62,632 median income, 1.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$170,900 home value, $887/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

165 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $62,632

17% lower than US avg

Home Value $170,900

39% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 165/100K

57% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 25.4%

25% lower than US avg

Median Rent $887

24% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.6%

33% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.8%

50% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.0%

60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population8,114

Median Age38.9 yrs

Density1,235/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 92%

Veterans6.1%

Economy

Median Income$62,632

Per Capita$33,639

Unemployment1.8%

Poverty5.0%

County GDP$1,248M

Commute10 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$170,900

Rent$887

Ownership67.2%

Zillow$214,179

Housing Units3,706

Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

Violent165/100K

Property2,272/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault25/100K

Burglary343/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%

Uninsured10.5%

Smoking16.0%

Depression18.5%

Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI32 (Good)

Rain28.7 in/yr

Sunny Days308/yr

Elevation1,606 ft (490 m)

Education

Bachelor's+25.4%

High School+91.2%

Graduate+9.6%

School Score6.31

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%

Commute10 min

Broadband92.1%

EV Stations7

Libraries1

Is York a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, York receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. York offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in York is $62,632, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in York is $170,900, 39% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $887 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in York is below the national average at 165 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,272 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

York experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

York has a population of 8,114 with a density of 1,235 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.7% female and 50.3% male. The city is predominantly White (91.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.2% of residents. 6.1% of the population are veterans. 14.2% of residents have a disability. 95.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

8,114

Total Population

1,235

People / sq mi

38.9yrs

Median Age

0% below US avg

5.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%

Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

York vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.2%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.8%

79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

York vs U.S. Average

The median household income in York is $62,632, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,639 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,033, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 646 business establishments, including 46 restaurants. The cost of living index is 90.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: York vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$62,632
	17% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,639
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,033
IRS Avg AGI	$81,151
Gini Index	0.469 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.8%
	50% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.0%
	60% below US avg
Establishments (County)	646
County GDP	$1,248M

Business (County)

Restaurants	46
Healthcare	51
Retail	70
Manufacturing	29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,856
	39% above US avg
Cost of Living	90.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	9.8 min
Drive Alone	80.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in York is $170,900, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $214,179, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $887 (24% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $766 for a one-bedroom to $1,005 for a two-bedroom apartment. 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,706 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1969. The average annual property tax is $4,856 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 22.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$170,900
	39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$214,179

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$887
	24% below US avg
Rent Burden	22.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$697
1 Bedroom	$766
2 Bedrooms	$1,005
3 Bedrooms	$1,234
4 Bedrooms	$1,331

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	67.2%
Owner-Occupied	67.2%
Renter-Occupied	32.8%
Housing Units	3,706
Median Year Built	1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,856
	39% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.84%

In York, 42.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.8% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 30.3% have high blood pressure. 16.0% are current smokers. 21.6% report binge drinking. 27.0% are physically inactive. 18.5% report depression. 15.9% experience frequent mental distress. 10.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,295. The dentist ratio is 1:1,595. 69.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: York vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.6%
	33% above US avg
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart Disease	5.7%
High Blood Pressure	30.3%
Asthma	9.7%
COPD	6.4%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.0%
	14% above US avg
Binge Drinking	21.6%
Physical Inactivity	27.0%
Depression	18.5%
Mental Distress	15.9%
Physical Distress	12.1%
Short Sleep	32.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.1%
Uninsured	10.5%
	22% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,295
Dentists	1:1,595
Mental Health	1:552
Checkup Rate	71.4%
Dental Visits	62.6%
Premature Death	7,472/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.1/10
Exercise Access	69.8%
Healthcare Facilities	51

York has a violent crime rate of 165 per 100,000 residents, 57% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 25.4 per 100,000, robbery at 25.4, rape at 114.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,272 per 100,000, 16% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,841, burglary at 343, vehicle theft at 89 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, York receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	165.0/100K
	57% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	114.3/100K
Robbery	25.4/100K
Assault	25.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,272.4/100K
	16% above US avg
Burglary	342.8/100K
Theft	1,840.8/100K
Vehicle Theft	88.9/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	59
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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York experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 1,606 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,606 ft (490 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density	1,235/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8704°N, 97.5927°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	York County County
Nearest Airport	Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"

25% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	52.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	70.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.8	109 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	134 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	134 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	135 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	131 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	145 km
Apr 4, 2017	3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	133 km
Sep 18, 2023	Nebraska	M3.4	99 km
Jul 26, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.4	110 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	108 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	132 km
Jul 29, 2021	11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas	M3.3	143 km
Apr 7, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.3	132 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	112 km
Jan 9, 2013	5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas	M3.3	129 km
Apr 7, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.2	134 km
Jun 12, 2017	6 km N of Jewell, Kansas	M3.2	135 km
May 6, 2021	2 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.1	128 km
Jun 3, 2017	4 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.0	133 km
Apr 6, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.0	135 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

802 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 29 fatalities, 614 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 5, 1964	EF5	75 km	4
May 22, 2004	EF4	65 km	1
Jun 13, 2001	EF4	43 km	0
Jun 3, 1980	EF4	60 km	3
Apr 7, 1978	EF4	57 km	0
Apr 7, 1978	EF4	37 km	0
May 8, 1965	EF4	99 km	0
May 8, 1965	EF4	85 km	4
May 5, 1964	EF4	88 km	0
Apr 25, 1957	EF4	32 km	1
May 30, 1954	EF4	96 km	6
Aug 13, 1952	EF4	93 km	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	94 km	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	83 km	0
May 11, 2014	EF3	23 km	0
May 11, 2014	EF3	61 km	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	25 km	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	32 km	0
Sep 22, 2001	EF3	58 km	0
Jul 24, 1993	EF3	77 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK CREEK (1,433 ac, 2023).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2023	ROCK CREEK	1,433	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.3 in
April	51°F (10°C)	2.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in
September	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.0 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.6 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.8 in

York has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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York is located in York County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 74.9% of the vote, a 51.3-point margin. 92.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 7 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 51 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.9%

D 23.6%

Winner: Republican by 51.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	59
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	25.4%
	25% below US avg
High School+	91.2%
Graduate Degree+	9.6%
School Test Score	6.31

B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	1,235/sq mi
Total Area	5.8 sq mi
County	York County County

Services

Broadband Access	92.1%
Avg Download Speed	71.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	28.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	7
Alt Fuel Stations	10
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	51
Restaurants	46
Retail Stores	70

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	9.8 min
Drive Alone	80.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.9%

Average costs for common services in York. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$225 ($135–$360)
Specialist Visit	$315 ($180–$496)
Urgent Care Visit	$180 ($90–$315)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,982 ($721–$4,505)
Dental Cleaning	$117 ($68–$180)
Dental Filling	$225 ($135–$360)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23–$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$68 ($45–$108)
Brake Pad Replacement	$270 ($135–$451)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18–$68)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$541 ($360–$901)
Battery Replacement	$180 ($90–$315)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$90 ($54–$135)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$81 ($45–$126)
HVAC Repair	$360 ($135–$721)
HVAC System Install	$6,307 ($3,604–$10,812)
Roof Repair	$901 ($360–$1,802)
Roof Replacement	$8,109 ($4,956–$13,515)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,352 ($451–$3,154)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,515 ($4,505–$27,030)
DUI Defense	$4,505 ($1,802–$9,010)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,352 ($721–$2,703)
Will Preparation	$451 ($180–$901)
Trust Preparation	$2,253 ($901–$4,505)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut	$50 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$135 ($68–$225)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure	$36 ($23–$59)
Massage (1 Hour)	$72 ($45–$117)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.69 ($2.70–$4.96)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.15 ($2.25–$4.51)
Loaf of Bread	$3.42 ($2.25–$4.96)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.05 ($2.70–$5.86)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.96 ($3.60–$6.76)
Rice (per lb)	$0.90 ($0.54–$1.62)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$126 ($72–$225)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$63 ($27–$135)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$63 ($36–$108)
Internet (Monthly)	$63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$59 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$77 ($45–$135)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$180 ($68–$451)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,802 ($1,081–$3,154)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$63 ($27–$117)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.21–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$90 ($27–$225)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($14–$68)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,081 ($541–$2,253)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$901 ($451–$1,802)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$360 ($180–$631)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$45 ($23–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$901 ($360–$2,253)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,263 ($4,505–$27,030)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$90 ($45–$180)
Dog Grooming	$54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18–$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$270 ($135–$451)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$180 ($90–$360)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$811
Toddler	$769
Preschool	$704
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$465
Toddler	$487
Preschool	$498

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in York County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	1,045	60	$57,006	0.95
Manufacturing	984	34	$72,334	1.57
Retail Trade	896	65	$31,958	1.17
Accommodation & Food Services	695	43	$18,728	1.00
Administrative & Waste Services	414	19	$58,243	0.92
Wholesale Trade	404	47	$78,331	1.34
Finance & Insurance	380	48	$59,469	1.22
Construction	318	60	$59,683	0.79
Other Services	292	52	$42,381	1.27
Educational Services	142	3	$35,734	0.90
Information & Technology	70	11	$41,454	0.49
Arts & Entertainment	57	6	$20,002	0.44
Real Estate	16	15	$41,000	0.13

Colleges & Universities in York

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
York University	Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's	794	47.6%	$21,600	$21,600

Hospitals in York

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
YORK GENERAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(402) 362-6671

Schools in York

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Charter)	Elementary	594	41	14.5:1
YORK HIGH SCHOOL (Charter)	High	522	29	18.0:1
YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Charter)	Middle	315	20	15.8:1
PRESCHOOL LEARNING ACADEMY (Charter)	—	189	3	63.0:1

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Radio Stations near York

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

National Parks Near York

2 national parks and monuments found near York.

Park	Type	Fee
Homestead National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Lovewell State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — York

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	7,945	$46,555
2015	7,868	$47,865
2017	7,846	$52,889
2019	7,807	$57,755
2021	8,133	$61,230
2023	8,191	$62,632

Museums in York

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CLAYTON MUSEUM OF ANCIENT HISTORY	HISTORY MUSEUM			$11,800,848
WESSELS LIVING HISTORY FARM	GENERAL MUSEUM	5520 SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE	4023105014	$362,212
HENDERSON HERITAGE & TOURISM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	702 ROAD B	4027235694	$70,999
FILLMORE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUMS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	600 6TH AVE	4027590597	$70,300
ANNA PALMER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4023621844
YORK AREA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	612 NEBRASKA AVENUE	4023637411

Libraries in York

Name	Address	Annual Visits
KILGORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY	520 NEBRASKA AVENUE	52,062
STROMSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	320 CENTRAL STREET	7,264
EXETER PUBLIC LIBRARY	202 SOUTH EXETER AVENUE	2,912
FAIRMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY	600 F STREET	2,686
POLK PUBLIC LIBRARY	180 NORTH MAIN	1,986
GRESHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY	424 ELM STREET	1,626

Farmers Markets in York

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Stromsburg Farmers Market	Downtown Square				Visit
York Farmers Market	6th and Lincoln Ave	June to September	Thu:5:00 PM - 7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in York

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Plus

Comfort Inn

Days Inn by Wyndham York

Hampton Inn York

Victorian Inn & Suites York

Restaurants in York

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's

Huddle House

Iron Skillet Restaurant

Pizza Hut

Valentino's

Cafes in York

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Captain Red Beard's

Starbucks

The Spot

Cinemas in York

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sun Theatre

Theatres in York

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gurganus Hall

Dentists in York

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

York Dental Associates

York Family Dentistry

Gas Stations in York

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Phillips 66

Sapp Bros

Shell

Shell Diesel

Banks in York

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cornerstone Bank

Henderson State Bank

Union Bank

York State Bank

Golf Courses in York

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

York Country Club

Nursing Homes in York

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
YORK GENERAL HEARTHSTONE P O BOX 159, 2600 NORTH LINCOLN AVENUE	Non profit - Corporation	129	110	5/5	—	3/5	4/5	4023624333

Pharmacies in York

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
MBC PHARMACY INC	2029 N LINCOLN AVE	402-362-4429
PAMIDA STORES OPERATING CO LLC	518 S LINCOLN AVE	402-362-4131
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 350	101 EAST DAVID DRIVE	402-362-2092
WALGREENS - 10892	533 SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE	402-362-1280
YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL PHARMACY	2222 NORTH LINCOLN AVENUE	402-362-0453

EV Charging Stations in York

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
NPPD STATION 1 HUDDLEHOUSE DC1	5018 S Lincoln Ave	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
NPPD STATION 1 HUDDLEHOUSE DC2	5018 S Lincoln Ave	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
NPPD STATION 1 HUDDLE HOUSE	5018 S Lincoln Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
NPPD STATION 1 NORTH YOC	907 W 25th St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
NPPD STATION 1 SOUTH YOC	907 W 25th St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in York

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(York South) 3.2 KM SOUTH AND WEST OF JUNCTION OF HWYS 81 & 180	TOWER	79
YORK DOWNTOWN 409 E. 6TH STREET	TOWER	50

Fire Stations in York

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
York Fire Department	815 N Grant AVE	Mostly volunteer			402-363-2610

Power Plants Near York

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
MOBILE	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-97.6	OP

Bridges in York

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1977	260	11,370	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1966	262	11,370	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2003	120	4,630	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2004	226	4,535	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1933	101	4,055	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2004	248	3,910	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2004	130	3,490	G
Frame	Concrete	1938	34	1,315	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1982	122	1,175	G
Culvert	Concrete	1984	33	1,115	G
Frame	Concrete	1938	34	965	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1983	164	500	G
Culvert	Concrete	2010	25	203	G
Culvert	Concrete	2010	25	203	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2003	82	112	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	80	90	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1939	40	83	F
Slab	Concrete	1980	92	70	G
Slab	Concrete	1987	82	70	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	43	62	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	260	60	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2014	97	55	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1929	62	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	60	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1966	260	45	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2013	72	45	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1966	260	40	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1924	80	40	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1975	71	40	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1938	60	35	F
Culvert	Concrete	1982	28	31	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	260	30	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1975	40	30	F

Correctional Facilities in York

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
NEBRASKA CORRECTIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN	1107 RECHARGE RD	STATE	340	318	OPEN
YORK COUNTY JAIL	510 LINCOLN AVENUE	COUNTY	21	32	OPEN

Airports Near York

34 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Central Nebraska Regional Airport	GRI	Medium Airport
Columbus Municipal Airport	OLU	Medium Airport
Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field	—	Small Airport
Benes Service Airport	—	Small Airport
Boardman Aerial Airport	—	Small Airport
Boardman Airfield	—	Small Airport
C A M P Airport	—	Small Airport
Central City Municipal - Larry Reineke Field	—	Small Airport
Crete Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
David City Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Denton Airfield	—	Small Airport
Doc's Airport	—	Small Airport
Fairbury Municipal Airport	FBY	Small Airport
Fairmont State Airport	—	Small Airport
Feik Field Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Flying V Airport	—	Small Airport
Folkerts Airport	—	Small Airport
Frager Field	—	Small Airport
Genoa Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Harvard State Airport	—	Small Airport
Hebron Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Jims Agri-Air Airport	—	Small Airport
Knox Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Krutz Airport	—	Small Airport
Merchant Homestead Airport	—	Small Airport
Munsterman Airport	—	Small Airport
Novotny/Tonar Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
R & R Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Roth Airport	—	Small Airport
Seward Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Stava Airport	—	Small Airport
Sullivan Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Traudt Airport	—	Small Airport
York Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in York

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Exeter Police Department
Henderson Police Department
York County Sheriff Office
York Police Department

Grocery Stores in York

14 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
CASEY'S 1690	Convenience Store	115 E Nobes Rd
CASEY'S 2015	Convenience Store	1822 N Lincoln Ave
Dollar General 9192	Other	928 N Lincoln Ave
Dollar Tree 7355	Other	3450 Cornhusker Dr
Grand Central Foods 6	Super Store	311 N Lincoln Ave
Latinmex Market	Grocery Store	828 N Lincoln Ave
Mclean Beef	Specialty Store	3208 S Lincoln Ave
Petro York 362	Convenience Store	4700 S Lincoln Ave
Pump & Pantry 16	Convenience Store	109 Lincoln Ave
Pump & Pantry 46	Convenience Store	3901 S Lincoln Ave
Sapp Bros Travel Center 22210	Convenience Store	3432 S Lincoln Ave
Walgreens 10892	Other	533 S Lincoln Ave
Walmart SC 0350	Super Store	101 E David Dr
York Dollar Fresh 1894	Super Store	220 E Nobes Rd

Post Offices in York

0 post offices.

Post Office	Address

DOL Wage Violations in York

9 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $166,700 in back wages owed to 334 employees.

Violations

$166,700

Back Wages Owed

334

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Central Valley Ag Cooperative	—	—	68467	—	1	$89,940	$671	134
Nebraska Correctional Center for Women	—	—	68467	—	1	$42,081	$421	100
Mosaic, Inc.	—	Mosaic	68467	—	2	$22,878	$953	24
Best Western Palmer Inn	—	—	68467	—	1	$3,156	$394	8
Best Western Plus	—	—	68467	—	1	$3,082	$193	16
Hearthstone	—	—	68467	—	1	$2,519	$90	28
ADVANCE SERVICES INC.	—	Advance Services, Inc.	68467	Temporary Help Services	1	$1,558	$195	8
America's Best Value Inn - Palmer Inn	—	—	68467	—	1	$1,097	$219	5
York General Hospital	—	—	68467	—	1	$389	$35	11

Churches & Religious Organizations in York

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ARBOR DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH	1527 N BLACKBURN AVE
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	800 N EAST AVE
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS	10 EASTRIDGE DR S
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS	420 N IOWA AVE
EAST HILL CHURCH OF CHRIST	1225 E 10TH ST
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	806 N BEAVER AVE
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	1214 N OHIO AVE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	2121 N DELAWARE AVE
HOPE GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION INC	701 S LINCOLN AVE
NEW HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1522 S GRANT AVE
ST JOSEPHS CHURCH & SCHOOL	428 N EAST AVE
UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION OF YORK	408 N PLATTE AVE STE A
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE USA FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHUR	414 N DELAWARE AVE
YORK BEREAN CHURCH	7 QUAIL COVE RD
YORK EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH	2121 N DELAWARE AVE
YORK NEW LIFE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	1028 N BEAVER AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About York

What is the population of York?

York has a population of 8,114 residents and is located in Nebraska. The population density is 1,235 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.9 years. The population is 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

Is York expensive to live in?

York is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $62,632, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $170,900 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $887 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is York safe?

York is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 165 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,272 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, York receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in York?

York has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32.

How is the job market in York?

The job market in York is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,033. There are 646 business establishments in the area, including 46 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 10 minutes, and 4.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in York?

The median home value in York is $170,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $214,179. For renters, the median monthly rent is $887. Fair market rent is $766 for a 1-bedroom and $1,005 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 67.2%. The average annual property tax is $4,856.

How are the schools in York?

Schools in York score 6.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 25.4% of adults in York hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is York?

The obesity rate in York is 42.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.0% of adults are smokers. 27.0% are physically inactive. 18.5% of residents report depression. 10.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 69.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,295.

What is transportation like in York?

The average commute in York is 10 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of York?

The racial and ethnic makeup of York is 91.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 97.2% of residents speak only English at home. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 14.2% of residents have a disability. 95.1% have health insurance coverage.

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Cost of Services 3/3

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