At a Glance
Median Income
$31,750
$19,894 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $181,331
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.7% smoking rate
How Dresden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dresden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dresden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dresden residents earn a median household income of $31,750 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,894. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dresden is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,331. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.1% of adults in Dresden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dresden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$31,750
Per Capita$19,894
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$222M
Avg Weekly Wage$737
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$181,331
Housing Units32
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation2,737 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dresden was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.