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Dunbar, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Otoe County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
246 Population 1,070/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $32,642 per capita
$57,600 Home Value $282,378 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 3,811 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 21.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
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: $282,378
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
3,811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
503% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
603%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunbar a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 21.7% (503% 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 $282,378. 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.

Safety & Crime

Dunbar reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,811/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population246
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$32,642
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$1,791M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,600
Rent$688
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$282,378
Housing Units102
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property3,811/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.