Dawes County, NE at a glance
Median household income
$56,280$4,690 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Dawes County, NE?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Dawes County, NE? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Dawes County, NE, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $715 | $8,580 | $28,600 | 15.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $786 | $9,432 | $31,440 | 16.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,031 | $12,372 | $41,240 | 22% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,372 | $16,464 | $54,880 | 29.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,378 | $16,536 | $55,120 | 29.4% |
What a typical income covers in Dawes County, NE
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $56,280 a year ($4,690 a month before tax).
What $56,280 leaves after Nebraska taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Nebraska tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Dawes County, NE: common questions
What is the median household income in Dawes County, NE?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Dawes County, NE is $56,280 per year (approximately $4,690 per month).
What is the average rent in Dawes County, NE?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $715 for a studio, $786 for one bedroom, $1,031 for two, $1,372 for three and $1,378 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Dawes County, NE expensive to live in?
Prices there run 9.9% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Nebraska is 90.1, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Dawes County, NE?
To keep a $1,031 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $41,240 a year, or $3,437 a month. That is 73% of what the typical household in Dawes County, NE earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Dawes County, NE?
On the local median income of $56,280 ($4,690 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,345 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,407 for everything else and $938 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,031 takes 44% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Dawes County, NE?
Homes in Nebraska paid 13.3¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $119. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.