Dwight, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
233 Population 971/sq mi density
$79,167 Median Income $48,220 per capita
$122,900 Home Value $252,244 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,900 home value, $789/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Dwight, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,167
5% above
$48,220 per capita
Home Value
$122,900
56% below
Zillow: $252,244
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Dwight Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
44%
Rent
68%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dwight a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dwight residents earn a median household income of $79,167 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,220. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dwight is $122,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,244. Median rent is $789/month, with 13.8% 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 1952.

Education

14.2% of adults in Dwight hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dwight has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population233
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,167
Per Capita$48,220
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,900
Rent$789
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$252,244
Housing Units145
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation1,622 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Dwight was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.