Dawes County, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,212 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,381 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$798 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 25
Feb 0 6 28
Mar 1 8 36
Apr 2 6 45
May 3 0 55
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 1 0 71
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 1 3 47
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 0 7 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 43, NE
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Schools

Pine Ridge Job Corps
8 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Chadron Senior High School
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Chadron Primary
10 miles, NE

Colleges

Chadron State College
10 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Western Nebraska Community College
63 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Oglala Lakota College
64 miles, NE • 1 star

Hospitals

Box Butte General Hospital
43 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
92 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Laramie Regional Airport
162 miles, W • 1 star