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Dawson, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
193
Population
919/sq mi density
$58,317
Median Income
$28,475 per capita
$940
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,317 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawson experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 970 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 919/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1309°N, 95.8301°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richardson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").