Dawes County, Nebraska
Among the top 22% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 4% for unemployment
- bottom 4% for comfortable days
Dawes County is a county in Nebraska with about 8,279 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on amenities nearby and comfortable days.
Official websitedawes-county.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 2.3 in0.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 55% of US counties
Home Value$142k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$887better than 37% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 64% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.40%better than 18% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.39%better than 15% of US counties
Unemployment1.5%better than 96% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation18.6 in11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall47.5 inbetter than 13% of US counties
Sunny Days271 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Summer Humidity50°Fbetter than 91% of US counties
Comfortable Days32 daysbetter than 4% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk5.6better than 92% of US counties
School Quality56.9better than 54% of US counties
Violent Crime1003/100kbetter than 35% of US counties
Property Crime1048/100kbetter than 43% of US counties
Community
Population8,27918th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2243rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.916th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.3%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.3%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability7.8/20better than 85% of US counties
Airport Distance213 mibetter than 12% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.1%better than 68% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 14% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dawes County an affordable place to live?
- Dawes County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 55% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dawes County?
- The median home value in Dawes County is $142k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dawes County?
- Median household income in Dawes County is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dawes County?
- Median gross rent in Dawes County is $887 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dawes County safe?
- Dawes County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1003/100k (better than 35%). Property crime is 1048/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dawes County?
- Dawes County averages 74°F in July and 25°F in January, with 18.6 in of annual precipitation and about 271 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dawes County?
- Public-school quality in Dawes County is about average, scoring better than 54% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dawes County?
- The average one-way commute in Dawes County is 14 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)