Town of Dalton in western Nebraska, 1940
Dalton’s story
124 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1940.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1902Dalton is settled
DaltonNE
A town of 285, settled in 1902.
Schuetz Log Cabin · Photo: Patrick Haynes, Nate Koch · Public domain
Population
285
2025 Census estimate · +1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$191K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
36.9
years
Jobs based here
67
A commuter town
Is Dalton a good place to live?
Dalton’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, above both Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher January low than Dalton. Schuetz Log Cabin is on the National Register of Historic Places. Dalton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
285 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Dalton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dalton, and how to reach them.
PowerHigh West Energy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Dalton water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Dalton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCheyenne County ClerkCheyenne County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6913169131 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dalton.
Work & commute
About one in three of Dalton’s working residents commute to Sidney
Most working residents leave Dalton for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2013, Dalton has added 49 jobs, to 67 in 2023. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line in Dalton, below both the Nebraska town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%).
5%work in town
| Dalton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5.2% | 34% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Dalton5%
Sidney33%
Omaha8%
Potter7%
Scottsbluff5%
22 mi
median commute distance
67
jobs based in Dalton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Dalton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Leyton Public Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 53 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Homes in Dalton are worth about $191K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Dalton home is worth about $191,000, up 4.3% in a year, 31% below the Nebraska typical home. 88% of households own their home in Dalton.
$191KZillow home value
| Dalton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $883 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Dalton$191K
Nebraska$278K
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Nebraska overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 27% of residents (36% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (17% statewide).
36.9median age · NE 37.2
| Dalton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 25% | 19% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 28% | 29% |
DaltonNebraskaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school21%
Some college25%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s16%
Graduate20%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 29% and 75% women
The Census survey reached too few of Dalton’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±23 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Dalton | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 20.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.3% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.8% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.2% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.8% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.7% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.9% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.9% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.8% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.2% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.9% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.7% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.5% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19.9% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Snowy winters and hot summers in Dalton
Dalton has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Dalton is 88°F.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–41°
Spring34–61°
Summer56–85°
Fall36–63°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Nebraska and the rest of the country, fewer of Dalton’s adults have obesity
33% of Dalton adults have obesity. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Dalton. 17% of Dalton adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Dalton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
5 better21 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Dalton | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7% | 9.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 8.3% |
Morrill County Community Hospital
18.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Drought leads a moderate hazard risk in Dalton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtHailInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dalton
16pages on Dalton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dalton; the nearest are
Summit Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gering46.6 mi$8,278 tuitionWestern Nebraska Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Scottsbluff47.4 mi$3,840 in-state tuitionChadron State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Chadron97.6 mi$8,290 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Dalton residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Dalton for work
Where Dalton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
67jobs based in Dalton
5%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Dalton
Village in Nebraska, United States
Dalton is a village in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dalton had a population of 284.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,262 ft
- ZIP code
- 69131
Questions about Dalton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dalton, NE a good place to live?
Dalton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.