What are the schools like in Yutan, NE?

Yutan is served primarily by YUTAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Yutan?

The median household income in Yutan, NE is $84,531 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Yutan, NE?

Yutan has an average high temperature of 32.9°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Yutan, NE affordable or expensive?

Yutan's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Yutan is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $174,500 and the median rent is $1,332 per month.

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

Yutan has a violent crime rate of 41.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 393.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Yutan, NE a Good Place to Live?

Yutan is a small town of 1,451 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $84,531 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Yutan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Yutan 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: 92.5

Yutan's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Yutan costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Yutan, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$174,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,332	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,531	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Yutan's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.7 /100k

Property Crime

393.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Yutan is served primarily by YUTAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Yutan, NE	National Avg
School District	YUTAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yutan sees average highs of 32.9°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 31.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Yutan, NE
Average High — January	32.9°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	31.8"

Demographics

Metric	Yutan, NE	National Avg
Population	1,451	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.1%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Venice, NE 2 mi Mead, NE 5 mi Valley, NE 5 mi Leshara, NE 6 mi Waterloo, NE 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Yutan

Yutan, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68073

Yutan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yutan, NE affordable or expensive?

Yutan's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Yutan roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $174,500 and median rent is $1,332/month.

What is the crime rate in Yutan, NE?

Yutan's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 393.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Yutan?

Public schools in Yutan are operated by YUTAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Yutan, NE a good place to live?

Yutan, NE has a population of 1,451, a median household income of $84,531, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Yutan?

Yutan averages 32.9°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 31.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Yutan?

Yutan, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68073.

What is the population of Yutan?

The population of Yutan, Nebraska is 1,451 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yutan?

Key numbers for living in Yutan: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $174,500, median household income $84,531, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yutan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.