Dunbar, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Otoe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
246 Population 1,070/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $32,642 per capita
$57,600 Home Value $290,022 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 26.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $688/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunbar, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,750
18% above
$32,642 per capita
Home Value
$57,600
80% below
Zillow: $290,022
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
26.2%
628% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Dunbar Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dunbar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
20%
Rent
59%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
728%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunbar 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

Dunbar residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,642. The unemployment rate stands at 26.2% (628% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 508 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dunbar is $57,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,022. Median rent is $688/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

6.3% of adults in Dunbar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dunbar has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population246
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$32,642
Unemployment26.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$1,791M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,600
Rent$688
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$290,022
Housing Units102
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,084 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Dunbar was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.