Dawson County, NE

Living in Dawson County

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 24
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 46
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Schools 42
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Residents

24k Population -512 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
16% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate32%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$103k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$549 Median Monthly Rent +$166 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dawson County

United States45
Nebraska33

Property Crime in Dawson County

United States48
Nebraska45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 0 5
Feb 29 1 5
Mar 38 1 4
Apr 49 2 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 3 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 64 2 0
Oct 51 2 1
Nov 38 1 3
Dec 27 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado28
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dawson County, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dawson County, NE

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Colleges

Colleges near Dawson County, NE

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Hastings College
78 miles, E
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York College
117 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Dawson County, NE

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Airports

Airports near Dawson County, NE

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Hays Regional Airport
143 miles, S