Living here
Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates78.4%
College graduates9%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Dakota City Economic Development
Dakota City operates under a Mayor-Council-Administrator form of government; the City Administrator oversees all day-to-day operations and is the point of contact for economic development and housing-related questions. The city promotes industrial development, being home to Tyson Fresh Meats, with Roth Industrial Park (600 acres of shovel-ready property, rail access, expedited permitting, and tax increment financing) and Dakota Crossings (a completed 2015 light industrial park with lots available).
region
Northeast Nebraska Economic Dev District
NENEDD is a regional economic development district based in Norfolk, Nebraska, assisting communities and individuals with economic development, housing, and business loan opportunities, and offering membership to eligible communities within its footprint.
state
Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state
Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes