What are the schools like in Ulysses, NE?

School district data for Ulysses is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ulysses?

The median household income in Ulysses, NE is $52,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.8%.

What is the weather like in Ulysses, NE?

Ulysses has an average high temperature of 34.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.3 inches.

Ulysses, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ulysses, NE affordable or expensive?

Ulysses's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ulysses is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $35,000 and the median rent is $669 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ulysses, NE?

Ulysses has a violent crime rate of 12.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 99.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ulysses, NE a Good Place to Live?

Ulysses is a small town of 192 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $52,083 and a 12.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Ulysses stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ulysses is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ulysses city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 81.8

Ulysses's overall cost of living index is 81.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ulysses costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ulysses, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$35,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$669	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ulysses's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

12.5 /100k

Property Crime

99.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ulysses, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ulysses sees average highs of 34.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 29.0 inches of annual precipitation and 24.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ulysses, NE
Average High — January	34.1°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	29.0"
Annual Snowfall	24.3"

Demographics

Metric	Ulysses, NE	National Avg
Population	192	—
Median Age	47.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Surprise, NE 6 mi Staplehurst, NE 7 mi Garrison, NE 7 mi Bee, NE 9 mi Dwight, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Ulysses

Ulysses, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68669

Ulysses vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ulysses, NE affordable or expensive?

Ulysses's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ulysses roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $35,000 and median rent is $669/month.

What is the crime rate in Ulysses, NE?

Ulysses's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 99.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ulysses?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ulysses, NE a good place to live?

Ulysses, NE has a population of 192, a median household income of $52,083, and an unemployment rate of 12.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ulysses?

Ulysses averages 34.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.0 inches with about 24.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ulysses?

Ulysses, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68669.

What is the population of Ulysses?

The population of Ulysses, Nebraska is 192 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ulysses?

Key numbers for living in Ulysses: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $35,000, median household income $52,083, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ulysses side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.