Dakota County, Nebraska
Among the top 1% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
- top 2% for commute time
- top 3% for walkability
- bottom 10% for property tax rate
Dakota County is a county in Nebraska with about 21,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and unemployment. It rates lower on property crime and property tax rate.
Official websitedakotacountyne.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.0 in0.9 in
humid 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 49% of US counties
Home Value$159k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$959better than 27% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 26% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.61%better than 10% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 35% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.87%better than 18% of US counties
Unemployment3.0%better than 82% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation31.3 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall35.9 inbetter than 23% of US counties
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 59% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.0better than 62% of US counties
School Quality50.8better than 42% of US counties
Violent Crime1225/100kbetter than 25% of US counties
Property Crime1960/100kbetter than 15% of US counties
Community
Population21,30844th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6697th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9831st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1829th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)45.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)39.8%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.9%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 98% of US counties
Walkability11.5/20better than 97% of US counties
Airport Distance83 mibetter than 59% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.5%better than 34% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.88better than 46% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dakota County an affordable place to live?
- Dakota County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 49% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dakota County?
- The median home value in Dakota County is $159k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dakota County?
- Median household income in Dakota County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dakota County?
- Median gross rent in Dakota County is $959 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dakota County safe?
- Dakota County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1225/100k (better than 25%). Property crime is 1960/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dakota County?
- Dakota County averages 75°F in July and 20°F in January, with 31.3 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dakota County?
- Public-school quality in Dakota County is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dakota County?
- The average one-way commute in Dakota County is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)