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Overton, NE


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Overton, Nebraska

Overton, Nebraska is 150 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 191 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Dawson county. The population of the village is 646.

The People and Families of Overton

In Overton, about 63% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Overton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Overton had a median family income of $38,194.

Overton Housing

Of the housing in Overton, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Overton, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Overton Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Overton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Overton, NE

Comparing Overton 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times72
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Affordability of Rents42
Housing Recently Built34
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