Wymore is a small town of 1,287 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $52,587
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wymore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wymore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wymore 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: 84.2
Wymore's overall cost of living index is 84.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wymore costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wymore, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$55,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$678
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,587
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wymore's violent crime rate is 148.7 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.7 /100k
Property Crime
688.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wymore is served primarily by SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wymore, NE
National Avg
School District
SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wymore sees average highs of 34.1°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 30.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.7 inches of snow per year.
Wymore's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wymore roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $55,300 and median rent is $678/month.
Wymore's violent crime rate is 148.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 688.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wymore are operated by SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wymore, NE has a population of 1,287, a median household income of $52,587, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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.
Wymore averages 34.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.8 inches
with about 19.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wymore, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68466.
The population of Wymore, Nebraska is 1,287 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wymore: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $55,300, median household income $52,587, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wymore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
