OvertonGrocery1904, 1904
Overton’s story
153 years in pictures
Census counts: 255 in 1900, 607 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1904 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
- 1873Overton is settled
OvertonNE
A town of 594, settled in 1873.
Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Population
594
2025 Census estimate · −2.1% since 2020
Typical home
$212K
−4% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
31.7
years
Jobs based here
109
A commuter town
Is Overton a good place to live?
Only one of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Overton. Overton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
594 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 Overton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Overton, and how to reach them.
PowerDawson Power District11.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Overton water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Overton’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 hereDawson County ClerkDawson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2024
ZIP code6886368863 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 Overton.
Work & commute
Overton has 0.5 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The top destinations are Kearney (14%), Lexington (12%) and Sumner (4%). The share of working residents in Overton who work locally is 4.7%, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 34% and U.S. towns at 8%. Its average commute stands at 26 minutes. The median commute is under 22 miles.
5%work in town
| Overton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.7% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Overton5%
Kearney14%
Lexington12%
Sumner4%
Holdrege4%
22 mi
median commute distance
109
jobs based in Overton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Overton’s kids attend
The Overton Public Schools runs its public schools. Its two schools are below. The 2 public schools in Overton teach 285 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 167 | C− |
| Overton High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 118 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Overton is hail, at a high overall level
Just over half of Overton’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hail, followed by inland flooding at 17%. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in just over three quarters of U.S. communities. Flood insurance has paid out on 8 claims here since 1993.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailInland floodingStrong wind
8
paid flood claims since 1993
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Overton are worth about $212K, by Zillow’s estimate
The share of households in Overton who live in a home they own is 79%, above both Nebraska’s towns (67%) and U.S. towns (73%). In the year to September 2026, typical home values slipped 4%.
$212KZillow home value
Typical home value
Overton$212K
Nebraska$278K
−4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
The climate in Overton brings four seasons and pleasant summers
July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 14° and about 20 inches of snow falls in a winter.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–39°
Spring36–63°
Summer60–85°
Fall38–65°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Overton is
Two figures for adults in Overton: 73% had a checkup this year, 18% have been diagnosed with depression. This Nebraska town tracks Nebraska closely on all 32 CDC measures. For adults here, the share who binge drink is 21%.
| Overton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 76% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 31% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Lexington Regional Health Center
11.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Overton
18pages on Overton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Overton; the nearest are
University of Nebraska at KearneyUniversity or college · Public · Kearney23.1 mi$8,676 in-state tuitionNebraska College of Technical AgricultureCommunity college · Public · Curtis51.5 mi$5,926 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Overton residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Overton for work
Where Overton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
109jobs based in Overton
5%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Overton
Village in Nebraska, United States
Overton is a village in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lexington, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Overton had a population of 607.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,320 ft
- ZIP code
- 68863
Questions about Overton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Overton, NE a good place to live?
Overton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.