Dawson County

NE · Pop. 81,899 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Dawson County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 81,899.

$/Acre: $2,847

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 100.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.94%

Combined Sales Tax7.44%

Cost of Living Index93.2

Median Household Income$61,162

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,847

Median Home Price$353K

Acres for Sale4041

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall23.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,646 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K327

Property Crime /100K243

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak