Dakota County, NE

Living in Dakota County

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 43
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 37
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Schools 65
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Residents

20k Population -501 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age
13% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate35%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector82%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$120k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$626 Median Monthly Rent +$133 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas50%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dakota County

United States45
Nebraska33

Property Crime in Dakota County

United States48
Nebraska45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 6
Feb 25 1 6
Mar 35 2 6
Apr 48 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 3 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 50 2 1
Nov 35 1 5
Dec 22 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dakota County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado24
Blizzard8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dakota County, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dakota County, NE

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St Michael School
9 miles, NE
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Sacred Heart School
10 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Dakota County, NE

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Briar Cliff University
12 miles, NE
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Morningside College
12 miles, NE
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Wayne State College
25 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Dakota County, NE

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Mercyone Siouxland
11 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Dakota County, NE

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Eppley Airfield
83 miles, SE
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Joe Foss Field
83 miles, N
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Lincoln Airport
107 miles, S