Dunbar, Nebraska
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 5% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 48% of US places
- top 13% for monthly rent
- top 15% for air quality
- bottom 2% for unemployment
Limited data for Dunbar — the figures below are what we have. See Otoe County for a fuller picture.
Dunbar is a small community in Nebraska with about 201 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include monthly rent, air quality, and park & nature access. It rates lower on amenities nearby and unemployment.
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in1.1 in
muggy 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$88k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 63% of US places
Home Value$57k5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$650better than 87% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$80better than 75% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.78%better than 15% of US places
Income Tax6.40%better than 26% of US places
Sales Tax6.97%better than 65% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.85%better than 49% of US places
Unemployment26.2%better than 2% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.1 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.0 inbetter than 41% of US places
Sunny Days225 daysbetter than 41% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 32% of US places
Comfortable Days63 daysbetter than 15% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.1better than 52% of US places
Air Quality36 AQIbetter than 85% of US places
School Quality45.0better than 25% of US places
Violent Crime865/100kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Crime888/100kbetter than 52% of US places
Community
Population20120th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age56.088th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0929th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9134th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3965th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.6%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.9%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.5%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability6.6/20better than 52% of US places
Airport Distance45 mibetter than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.2%better than 61% of US places
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 6% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 83% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dunbar an affordable place to live?
- Dunbar is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 63% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dunbar?
- The median home value in Dunbar is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dunbar?
- Median household income in Dunbar is $88k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dunbar?
- Median gross rent in Dunbar is $650 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dunbar safe?
- Dunbar is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 865/100k (better than 43%). Property crime is 888/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dunbar?
- Dunbar averages 76°F in July and 24°F in January, with 34.1 in of annual precipitation and about 225 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dunbar?
- Public-school quality in Dunbar is below average, scoring better than 25% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)