York County, Nebraska
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
- top 4% for amenities nearby
- top 5% for commute time
- bottom 17% for income tax
York County is a county in Nebraska with about 14,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, commute time, and broadband access. It rates lower on comfortable days and income tax.
Official websiteyorkcounty.ne.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 3.8 in0.8 in
humid 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 68% of US counties
Home Value$161k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$842better than 45% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 52% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.22%better than 26% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.38%better than 21% of US counties
Unemployment2.8%better than 85% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation28.6 in23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall27.2 inbetter than 32% of US counties
Sunny Days265 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 55% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk52.3better than 47% of US counties
School Quality51.7better than 44% of US counties
Violent Crime849/100kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Crime713/100kbetter than 60% of US counties
Community
Population14,21232nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.532nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1526th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.8%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.3%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 95% of US counties
Walkability7.7/20better than 84% of US counties
Airport Distance94 mibetter than 52% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.8%better than 94% of US counties
Amenities Nearby20.41better than 96% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 46% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is York County an affordable place to live?
- York County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 68% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in York County?
- The median home value in York County is $161k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in York County?
- Median household income in York County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in York County?
- Median gross rent in York County is $842 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is York County safe?
- York County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 849/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 713/100k.
- What is the weather like in York County?
- York County averages 77°F in July and 25°F in January, with 28.6 in of annual precipitation and about 265 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in York County?
- Public-school quality in York County is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in York County?
- The average one-way commute in York County is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)