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Lexington.
About
Life in Lexington
Lexington is a community of 10,693 people in Nebraska. The median household income is $67,666, median rent runs about $966 per month, and median home values are around $159,100. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lexington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Foreign-Born
41.7%
Broadband Internet
77.9%
of households
Population Growth
+4.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics41.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lexington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lexington, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.6%), and 57.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
34.6%
of residents
65 and Older
9.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.0%
of households
Married Couples
54.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.09
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below NE average
Rent, home values, and income in Lexington
In Lexington, rent runs 10% below the NE average, and home values are 33% below the NE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,985
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $197,406 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NE
Unemployment in Lexington
Unemployment in Dawson County, which includes Lexington, is close to the NE average.
Unemployment rate
Lexington: Dawson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dawson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lexington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.1 min avg
How Lexington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lexington, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR)
Regional airport · few flights24k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lexington runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
79.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,084.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lexington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
65.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dawson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dawson County, which includes Lexington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Drought | None reported |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $53.9M |
| 2023 | 28 | Drought | $2.7M |
| 2022 | 31 | Drought | $1.1M |
| 2021 | 20 | Winter Weather | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 17 | Winter Weather | $130,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | High Wind | $5.0M |
| 2018 | 20 | Winter Weather | $450,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dawson County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate84°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lexington has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
23.4"
Annual Snowfall
20.0"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
154
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
64
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 15°F | 0.43" |
| Feb | 41°F | 18°F | 0.51" |
| Mar | 53°F | 27°F | 1.18" |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 2.48" |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.76" |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 3.86" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 3.29" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 2.99" |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 1.81" |
| Oct | 65°F | 38°F | 1.74" |
| Nov | 51°F | 26°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 40°F | 18°F | 0.60" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lexington
Lexington has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
15.5%
of residents
Lexington Regional Health Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Cozad Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.8 mi away · Cozad
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lexington
Lexington's student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Nicodemus National Historic Site, 96 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lexington
Lexington has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Nicodemus National Historic Site (96 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Nicodemus National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lexington
Lexington Public Library
907 North Washington Street, Lexington
Cities Near Lexington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lexington FAQ
Is Lexington, Nebraska affordable?⌄
Lexington's median rent is $966/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,666/year. Median home value is $159,100.
Is Lexington, Nebraska safe?⌄
Lexington's violent crime rate was 79 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1084 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lexington, Nebraska?⌄
Dawson County, which includes Lexington, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lexington, Nebraska?⌄
The cost of living in Lexington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $966/month and median household income is $67,666/year. The median home value is $159,100. About 26% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lexington, Nebraska?⌄
The average commute in Lexington is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from