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Chadron, NE
City in Dawes County, Nebraska.
Population
5,160
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,323
ZIP codes
0
Chadron and its ZIP codes
Chadron at a glance
- Chadron is about 51 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 34th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $54,590 a year, 29% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,800 (36% below Nebraska) and median rent is $881 a month.
Local data for Chadron, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chadron, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,590
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$153,800
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
56.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.6%
Median age
30.5
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,257), Irish Americans (398), French Americans (242).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dawes County. PPP loans are for Chadron.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,187
3,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,452
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.64M
FY 2026, $9,103 per person
How people get to work
Chadron, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chadron, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 13°F
18.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chadron, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Chadron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitneyVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Hay SpringsVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| CrawfordCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| White ClayCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| Pine Ridge, SDCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.8 |
| Oelrichs, SDTown | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| Oglala, SDCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 12.5 |
| RushvilleCity | 29 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chadron, NE in?
- Chadron is in Dawes County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Chadron, NE?
- About 5,160 people live in Chadron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chadron?
- Nearby places include Whitney (13 mi), Hay Springs (19 mi), Crawford (23 mi), White Clay (26 mi), Pine Ridge, SD (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023