Dawes TownshipNE
A town of 297.
Is Dawes Township a good place to live?
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 1 have a lower July high than Dawes Township. Dawes Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
297 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Dawes Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dawes Township, and how to reach them.
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 Dawes Township.
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Dawes Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Dawes Township for work: only 0% work in town. At 22 minutes, Dawes Township’s average trip to work is against 17 minutes in Nebraska’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line in Dawes Township.
| Dawes Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Dawes Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Dawes Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Dawes Township has cold winters and warm summers. At 12°F, Dawes Township’s January low is where Nebraska’s towns sit at 14°F and U.S. towns at 22°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More children than Nebraska overall
Children under 18 are 32% of residents (25% statewide); people 65 and older are 11% of residents (17% statewide). Only 5 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of children under 18 than Dawes Township. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
| Dawes Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32% | 24% | 22% |
| Median age | 31.9 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 28% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
40% women, 60% men
About 152 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±9.8 points). Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Dawes Township | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.5% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 14.1% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.1% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.7% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.8% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.1% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.6% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.8% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.3% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.6% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.7% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.3% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.3% | 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
Compared with most of Nebraska and the rest of the country, more of Dawes Township’s adults smoke cigarettes
20% of Dawes Township adults smoke cigarettes. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Dawes Township. 31% of Dawes Township adults get no exercise outside work.
| Dawes Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| What stands out | Dawes Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 18.9% | 12.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19% | 12.4% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 10.2% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Dawes Township has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
1.1 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Dawes Township
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Dawes Township
About 9 of every 100 Dawes Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
100% of working residents leave Dawes Township for work
Where Dawes Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Dawes Township
Township in Nebraska, United States
Dawes Township is one of eleven townships in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 304 at the 2020 census. The Village of Rosalie lies within the Township.
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- Area
- 53 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,411 ft
Questions about Dawes Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dawes Township, NE a good place to live?
Dawes Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.