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Dawson, Nebraska

village · Richardson County

At a glance

166
Population
$194,484
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$700/mo
Median rent
48% below U.S. median
$60,913
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
26.3 min
Average commute
90.7%
Homes with broadband
99.09%
Locations with fiber available
8.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services6% below
Utilities42% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost5% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college58 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates7.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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

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