At a Glance
Median Income
$58,317
$28,475 per capita
Median Rent
$940/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Dawson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dawson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dawson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dawson residents earn a median household income of $58,317 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,475. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Dawson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,551/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Dawson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dawson has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population193
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density919/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,317
Per Capita$28,475
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$499M
Avg Weekly Wage$831
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$940
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$188,696
Housing Units101
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,551/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,372/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation970 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute36 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dawson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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