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Sumner, Nebraska

village · Dawson County

At a glance

353
Population
$95,800
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$204,932
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$891/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$70,000
Median household income
11% below U.S. median
27.3 min
Average commute
96.1%
Homes with broadband
3.31%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities46% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost2% 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 college27 mi
Nearest community college57 mi
Nearest technical college143 mi
High school graduates83%
College graduates18.8%

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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