Dawson, Nebraska is an incorporated city located in Dawson County and has a population of 68337. Based on rankings from BestPlaces, Dawson is a great place to live in terms of cost of living, housing, crime rate, education, environment and employment opportunities. The cost of living index in Dawson is 82.5 which is 8.5% lower than the US national average. The median home value in the city is $128,500 with an appreciation rate of 8.6%. According to the BestPlaces crime index, Dawson has one of the lowest crime rates in America with its overall score of 7/10 which represents lower crime than over 67% of US cities. Education wise, Dawson has more than four schools within its vicinity and offers a variety of programs for all ages from preschool till college level courses. Environmental conditions are also favorable as it scores 6/10 on the air-quality index meaning it has better air quality compared to other US cities. Lastly, there's no shortage of job opportunities available for residents due to its location near North Platte which houses many industries such as manufacturing and warehousing businesses. All these factors make up why Dawson ranks so highly according to BestPlaces and why it’s such a great place to live.
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