Lexington, NE
Living in Lexington
Bikeability7
Walkability14
Commute98
Public Transit10
Affordability95
Public Safety78
Airports1
Hospitals63
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation-14 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino60%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school37%
High school graduate27%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation47%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office16%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value+$9.7k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$585Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
LP gas2%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lexington
United States45
Nebraska33
Dawson County16
Property Crime in Lexington
United States48
Nebraska45
Dawson County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
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 | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lexington
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado18
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lexington, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lexington, NE
Sterling West Gothenburg Campus
25 miles, NW
All Saints Catholic School
30 miles, SE
Faith Christian School of Kearney
34 miles, E
Catholic High School of Kearney
35 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lexington, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
34 miles, E
Hastings College
73 miles, E
York College
113 miles, E
Fort Hays State University
133 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
1 miles, NW
Cozad Community Hospital
14 miles, NW
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NW
Phelps Memorial Health Center
30 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lexington, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
39 miles, E
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
55 miles, NW
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
76 miles, E
Hays Regional Airport
136 miles, S