Nebraska
Dorchester is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 622. Residents earn $59,583 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dorchester receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dorchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dorchester is $59,583, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dorchester is $140,100, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $598 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Dorchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 81.8% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,583 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,858 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,056 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,076 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 386 |
| County GDP | $1,293M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,556 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.25% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $140,100 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,240 |
| Census Median Rent | $598 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,556 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.25% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.0 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6480°N, 97.1154°W |
| County FIPS | 31151 |
Winner: Republican by 33.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |