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Chadron, Nebraska

Introduction to Chadron, Nebraska

Chadron, Nebraska, in Dawes county, is 87 miles S of Rapid City, South Dakota and 236 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 5,634.

Chadron History

The community is named after Louis Charton, a fur trapper who ran a trading post on Bordeaux Creek in 1841. The town was formally established in 1884 when the Missouri Valley, Fremont and Elkhorn railroad passed through the area. Charles Henry King and his wife Martha were among the founders of Chadron.

Chadron and nearby Attractions

  • Nebraska National Forest
  • Dawes County Historical Society Museum
  • Pine Ridge National Recreation Area
  • Museum of the Fur Trade
  • Chadron State Park
  • Fort Robinson State Park

Things To Do In Chadron

Chadron celebrates several festivals throughout the year, including the Fur Trade Days and the Dawes County Fair every July and the History in Action Day every September. The historic sites of Chadron include the Hudsen-Meng Bison Bonebed, Fort Robinson and the Warbonnet Battlefield.

Chadron Transportation

Denver International is the closest major airport.

Chadron Higher Education

Chadron State College, Black Hills State University and Technology and Casper College are all nearby.

High Points

Chadron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyChadron Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyChadron College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Chadron Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Chadron Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Chadron Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Chadron, NE

Comparing Chadron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women58
Senior Citizens42
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use39
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime97

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