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NE area data

Dawson, NE

Dawson, NE.

Population: 326 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$167,298
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+19.1%
10-year appreciation
+79.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$169,974
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
36.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (54 mi)
Nearest airport
Eickhoff Strip (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-7 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$750
Households with broadband internet
57.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,696
Average weekly wage
$796
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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