Dorchester, NE
Living in Dorchester
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute77
Public Transit4
Affordability94
Public Safety80
Airports14
Hospitals78
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
620Population+149 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate49%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office25%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Walked1%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$475Median Monthly Rent+$77 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K58%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K9%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dorchester
United States45
Nebraska33
Saline County43
Property Crime in Dorchester
United States48
Nebraska45
Saline County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dorchester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado27
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dorchester, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dorchester, NE
St James Elementary School
8 miles, E
St John Lutheran School
19 miles, N
St Vincent Depaul School
19 miles, N
St Paul Lutheran School
21 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Dorchester, NE
Doane University
9 miles, E
Concordia University-Nebraska
19 miles, N
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
25 miles, NE
Purdue University Global-Lincoln
25 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dorchester, NE
Warren Memorial Hospital
9 miles, W
Crete Area Medical Center
9 miles, E
Memorial Health Care Systems
18 miles, N
Lincoln Regional Center
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Dorchester, NE
Lincoln Airport
23 miles, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
66 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
78 miles, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
99 miles, W