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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 16
Population8,114
Foreign Born1.8%
Population Density1,232people per mi²
Median Age38.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

70/100

30% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in York, Nebraska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $33k$49k
Luxury $101k+$157k+
Elite (Top 5%) $119k+$185k+
Affordability Ratio

128%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
20
Positive
23
Poor
1
Negative
0

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1mi

Airport

York NDB JYR 257

2.5mi

Post Office

USPS — York, NE

0mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 7.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 37.4 mi
Marina0Nearest 16.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 67.5 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$63k-9.0%
17% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$297k
55% below US avg
College Educated
25.4%
27% below US avg
WFH
4.9%
66% below US avg
Homeownership
67.2%
3% above US avg
Median Home
$171k
39% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 82% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
24.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+24.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−32.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.22 / 1k Residents20% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+80.7%
Burglary
0.61 / 1k Residents48% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
21.19 / 1k Residents99% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.24 / 1k Residents87% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+27Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for York, Nebraska
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D
Poor11.5% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
C+
FairFPC Grade C+
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone5B~-12°F min
Growing Season184 days236 frost-free
Annual Rainfall28.1"
Elevation1,617 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1230 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,232/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C
WeakHail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 561 mi · coast 781 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$25.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityLincoln291k people are 47 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital47 miLincoln, NE
Nearest Prison1.9 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:31:08.000Z

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