Dix, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
268 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,097 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$492 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kimball County
1
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

Kimball County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 28
Feb 0 4 30
Mar 1 7 37
Apr 2 4 45
May 3 1 55
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 1 3 48
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 0 6 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 7%

Schools

Potter-Dix Elementary School
<1 miles, SW 4.6 star
Mary Lynch Elementary
8 miles, W 2.3 star
Kimball Jr/Sr High School
9 miles, W 2.3 star

Colleges

Northeastern Junior College
44 miles, S 1.9 star
Western Nebraska Community College
45 miles, N 1.4 star
Laramie County Community College
68 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Sidney Regional Medical Center
27 miles, SE 3.2 star
Sterling Regional Medcenter
45 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Denver International Airport
114 miles, SW 5 star
Laramie Regional Airport
114 miles, NW 1 star