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Stella, Nebraska

village · Richardson County

At a glance

126
Population
$62,500
Median home value (all homes)
79% below U.S. median
$174,620
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$56,250
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
23.5 min
Average commute
81%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
14.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing62% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost16% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college37 mi
Nearest technical college55 mi
High school graduates98.1%
College graduates30.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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