Dakota City, NE

Dakota City, NE

At a Glance

How Dakota City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dakota City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Dakota City a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Dakota City residents earn a median household income of $80,433 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,946. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dakota City is $170,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,962. Median rent is $1,046/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Dakota City reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,662/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Dakota City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dakota City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

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