Dakota City, NE
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
6/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
2,980
332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.7%
64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$80,433
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4%
88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$170,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$637
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$723
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.9%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Dakota County
3
Sioux City Metro Area
3
Nebraska
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Dakota County
4
Sioux City Metro Area
5
Nebraska
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 6 | 20 |
| Feb | 1 | 6 | 24 |
| Mar | 2 | 6 | 35 |
| Apr | 3 | 2 | 48 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 50 |
| Nov | 1 | 5 | 35 |
| Dec | 1 | 7 | 22 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.
Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 61%Schools
Dakota City Elementary School
<1 miles, NW
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3.7
South Sioux City Middle School
3 miles, NE
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2.8
South Sioux High School
3 miles, NE
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3.2
Cardinal Elementary School
3 miles, NE
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3.2
Colleges
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
3 miles, E
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1
Morningside College
5 miles, NE
•
2.3
Western Iowa Tech Community College
6 miles, NE
•
1.9
St Luke's College
7 miles, NE
•
2.8
Hospitals
Mercyone Siouxland
5 miles, NE
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2.3
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NE
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1.4
Dunes Surgical Hospital
7 miles, N
Pender Community Hospital
26 miles, SW
•
4.1
Airports
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
2 miles, SE
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1
Eppley Airfield
82 miles, S
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2.8
Joe Foss Field
82 miles, N
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1.4
Lincoln Airport
110 miles, SW
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1