Cost of living in Dawes County, NE
Population 8,212 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Dawes County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Dawes County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Dawes County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Dawes County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Dawes County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Dawes County
State and local tax rates for Nebraska.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Dawes County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Dawes County
What it costs to live in Dawes County each month.
- Rent $709
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $254
- State tax $76
- Rent $930
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $560
- State tax $209
- Rent $1,230
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $560
- State tax $209
Frequently asked questions about Dawes County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Dawes County?
In Dawes County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $709 per month, a two-bedroom averages $930 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,230 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Dawes County?
In Dawes County, NE, the average household income is $54,381 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $25,530 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Dawes County?
The estimated cost of living in Dawes County, NE is approximately $2,324 per month for a single person, $3,725 for a couple, $6,152 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Dawes County?
The combined sales tax rate in Dawes County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Dawes County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Dawes County, NE would need approximately $2,324 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,381 per year ($4,532 per month). Dawes County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Dawes County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dawes County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Dawes County?
The average home value in Dawes County, NE is $146,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,970, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Dawes County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP