The Town FilesYork, Nebraska
City in York County · population 8,066 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,900
- Household income
- $63,265
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 38.1
York is a city of 8,066 people in York County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $180,900, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks more walkable than 87% of Nebraska towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Nebraska towns, more vibrant than 85% of Nebraska towns.
How York ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in York is worth $180,900, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $63,265, which is more affordable than 16% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $862 a month. 68.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | York | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,900 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $862 | $818 |
| Median household income | $63,265 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 68.8% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in York
| People | York | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 9.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in York
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 13.9°F. About 28.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.8 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of York since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 5, 1964 about 7.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 41 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 135 times; the largest was 7.00 inches on June 22, 2003.
Severe weather in York County since 1996
York County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 27, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4662: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 6, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4616: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in York County
York County had 7,644 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,721 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in York itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in York
4 public schools with 1,581 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 599 | 14.3 |
| YORK HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 492 | 16.4 |
| YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 292 | 14.6 |
| PRESCHOOL LEARNING ACADEMY | PK-PK | 198 | 66.0 |
Towns near York
- Aurora, NE21.6 mi · 4,678 people · home $233,900
- Seward, NE26.1 mi · 7,643 people · home $244,600
- Central City, NE27.1 mi · 3,039 people · home $165,300
York questions
Is York, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, York scores better for retirees than 33% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 13%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in York?
The median owner-occupied home in York is valued at $180,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,265, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $862 a month.
What is the weather like in York?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 13.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.6 inches of precipitation a year and 27.8 inches of snow.
Does York get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of York since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 5, 1964. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)