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Overton, NE

Village in Dawson County, Nebraska.

Population

689

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,275

ZIP codes

0

Overton and its ZIP codes

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Overton at a glance

  • Overton is about 50 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,000, 28% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,100 (56% below Nebraska) and median rent is $850 a month.

Local data for Overton, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Overton, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,000

Poverty rate

11.6%

Median home value

$105,100

Median rent

$850/mo

Homeownership

78.6%

Bachelor's or higher

10.4%

Median age

31.7

Average commute

25.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (251), Mexican Americans (40), Irish Americans (39).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dawson County. PPP loans are for Overton.

Details

Unemployment rate

16.4%

Aug 2026, +13.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,835

11,738 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,197

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$132M

FY 2026, $5,495 per person

Dawson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Overton, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.7%
  • Carpooled14.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home1.2%

Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Overton, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

851

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

110

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 15°F

23.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Overton, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.5%

U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

15.7%

U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

Cities near Overton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Elm CreekVillage8.7 mi0.7
LexingtonCity11 mi5.1
SumnerVillage14 mi0.3
MillerVillage15 mi0.4
OdessaCensus-designated place15 mi1.8
AmherstVillage16 mi0.2
SmithfieldVillage16 mi0.2
BertrandVillage16 mi0.5
LoomisVillage18 mi0.3
EddyvilleVillage19 mi0.3
ElwoodVillage20 mi0.6
RiverdaleVillage20 mi0.3
HoldregeCity23 mi4.2
GlenwoodCensus-designated place24 mi2.4
KearneyCity24 mi15
FunkVillage24 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Overton, NE in?
Overton is in Dawson County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Overton, NE?
About 689 people live in Overton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Overton?
Nearby places include Elm Creek (8.7 mi), Lexington (11 mi), Sumner (14 mi), Miller (15 mi), Odessa (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023