What are the schools like in Yankee Hill, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Yankee Hill?

The median household income in Yankee Hill, NE is $77,009 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Yankee Hill, NE?

Yankee Hill has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Yankee Hill, NE affordable or expensive?

Yankee Hill's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Yankee Hill is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $264,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Yankee Hill, NE?

Yankee Hill has a violent crime rate of 329.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2332.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Yankee Hill, NE a Good Place to Live?

Yankee Hill is a small town of 221 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $77,009 . Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Yankee Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Yankee Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Yankee Hill 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: 92.0

Yankee Hill's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Yankee Hill costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Yankee Hill, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$264,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,009	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Yankee Hill's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

329.4 /100k

Property Crime

2332.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Yankee Hill, 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	57.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yankee Hill sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation and 26.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Yankee Hill, NE
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	31.6"
Annual Snowfall	26.0"

Demographics

Metric	Yankee Hill, NE	National Avg
Population	221	—
Median Age	58.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lincoln, NE 4 mi Denton, NE 6 mi Emerald, NE 6 mi Cheney, NE 8 mi Roca, NE 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Yankee Hill

Yankee Hill, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68523

Yankee Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yankee Hill, NE affordable or expensive?

Yankee Hill's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Yankee Hill roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $264,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Yankee Hill, NE?

Yankee Hill's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2332.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Yankee Hill?

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

Is Yankee Hill, NE a good place to live?

Yankee Hill, NE has a population of 221, a median household income of $77,009, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Yankee Hill?

Yankee Hill averages 35.6°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches with about 26.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Yankee Hill?

Yankee Hill, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68523.

What is the population of Yankee Hill?

The population of Yankee Hill, Nebraska is 221 with a median age of 58.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yankee Hill?

Key numbers for living in Yankee Hill: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $264,500, median household income $77,009, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yankee Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.