Nebraska
Dalton is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 470. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dalton receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Dalton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dalton is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Dalton is $89,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Dalton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches, including 48.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,423 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,010 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 184 |
| County GDP | $473M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,200 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.69% |
| Commute Time | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
| Census Median | $89,500 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $177,958 |
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,200 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.69% |
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.5 inches |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,257 ft (1,298 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4082°N, 102.9708°W |
| County FIPS | 31123 |
Winner: Republican by 68.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,382/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |