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Dalton, NE
Village in Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
Population
435
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,265
ZIP codes
0
Dalton and its ZIP codes
Dalton at a glance
- Dalton is about 49 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Dalton, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cheyenne County. PPP loans are for Dalton.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,967
3,963 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.32M
FY 2026, $8,272 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dalton, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
910
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
20.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dalton, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Dalton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GurleyVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BroadwaterVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| SidneyCity | 19 mi | 7.5 |
| BridgeportCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| LiscoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| SunolCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| PotterVillage | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| LorenzoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.8 |
| LodgepoleVillage | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| DixVillage | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dalton, NE in?
- Dalton is in Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Dalton, NE?
- About 435 people live in Dalton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dalton?
- Nearby places include Gurley (5.8 mi), Broadwater (15 mi), Sidney (19 mi), Bridgeport (19 mi), Lisco (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023