Dawson County, NE
Living in Dawson County
Bikeability9
Walkability24
Commute93
Public Transit10
Affordability90
Public Safety85
Airports1
Hospitals61
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation-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
$54kMedian 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
$103kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$549Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dawson County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dawson County, NE
Sterling West Gothenburg Campus
19 miles, W
All Saints Catholic School
37 miles, SE
Faith Christian School of Kearney
38 miles, E
Catholic High School of Kearney
40 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Dawson County, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
39 miles, E
Hastings College
78 miles, E
York College
117 miles, E
Fort Hays State University
140 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dawson County, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
6 miles, SE
Cozad Community Hospital
9 miles, W
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
18 miles, W
Callaway District Hospital
30 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Dawson County, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
43 miles, E
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
49 miles, W
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
79 miles, E
Hays Regional Airport
143 miles, S