Dorchester, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
622 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$140,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$487 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$358 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Saline County
3
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

Saline County
2
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 5 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 2 1 53
Nov 1 2 39
Dec 1 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 32, NE
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Schools

Dorchester Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Dorchester High School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Doane University
9 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Concordia University-Nebraska
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
College of Hair Design-Downtown
24 miles, E • 1.4 star
Purdue University Global-Lincoln
25 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Health Care Systems
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lincoln Airport
23 miles, E • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
66 miles, NW • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
78 miles, E • 2.8 star
Kearney Regional Airport
99 miles, NW • 1 star
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