Dodge County, Nebraska
Among the top 1% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
- top 12% for commute time
- top 13% for walkability
- bottom 15% for estimated total tax burden
Dodge County is a county in Nebraska with about 37,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and park & nature access. It rates lower on property tax rate and estimated total tax burden.
Official websitedodgecounty.ne.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 4.0 in1.1 in
muggy 76%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US counties
Home Value$169k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$890better than 36% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 38% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.47%better than 16% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.41%better than 15% of US counties
Unemployment4.1%better than 63% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.9 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall31.5 inbetter than 27% of US counties
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 43% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 47% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.4better than 32% of US counties
School Quality47.1better than 33% of US counties
Violent Crime1376/100kbetter than 19% of US counties
Property Crime1212/100kbetter than 36% of US counties
Community
Population37,17560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.431st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2140th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0048th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)80.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 88% of US counties
Walkability8.1/20better than 87% of US counties
Airport Distance42 mibetter than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.8%better than 67% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.27better than 26% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dodge County an affordable place to live?
- Dodge County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dodge County?
- The median home value in Dodge County is $169k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dodge County?
- Median household income in Dodge County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dodge County?
- Median gross rent in Dodge County is $890 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dodge County safe?
- Dodge County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1376/100k (better than 19%). Property crime is 1212/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dodge County?
- Dodge County averages 76°F in July and 23°F in January, with 30.9 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dodge County?
- Public-school quality in Dodge County is below average, scoring better than 33% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dodge County?
- The average one-way commute in Dodge County is 18 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)