What are the schools like in Dunbar, NE?

School district data for Dunbar is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Dunbar?

The median household income in Dunbar, NE is $87,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 26.2%.

What is the weather like in Dunbar, NE?

Dunbar has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

Dunbar, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dunbar, NE affordable or expensive?

Dunbar's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dunbar is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,800 and the median rent is $650 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dunbar, NE?

Dunbar has a violent crime rate of 99.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 724.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dunbar, NE a Good Place to Live?

Dunbar is a small town of 201 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $87,500 and a 26.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Dunbar stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dunbar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dunbar city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 84.0

Dunbar's overall cost of living index is 84.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dunbar costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dunbar, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$650	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dunbar's violent crime rate is 99.9 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.9 /100k

Property Crime

724.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Dunbar, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dunbar sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 34.1 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dunbar, NE
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	34.1"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	Dunbar, NE	National Avg
Population	201	—
Median Age	56.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	26.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lorton, NE 5 mi Otoe, NE 6 mi Syracuse, NE 8 mi Nebraska City, NE 9 mi Talmage, NE 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Dunbar

Dunbar, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68346

Dunbar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dunbar, NE affordable or expensive?

Dunbar's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dunbar roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $56,800 and median rent is $650/month.

What is the crime rate in Dunbar, NE?

Dunbar's violent crime rate is 99.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 724.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dunbar?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dunbar, NE a good place to live?

Dunbar, NE has a population of 201, a median household income of $87,500, and an unemployment rate of 26.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dunbar?

Dunbar averages 33.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.1 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dunbar?

Dunbar, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68346.

What is the population of Dunbar?

The population of Dunbar, Nebraska is 201 with a median age of 56.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dunbar?

Key numbers for living in Dunbar: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $56,800, median household income $87,500, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dunbar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.