City profile
Lexington, NE
Dawson County · Population 10,862
Lexington is a town in Dawson County, NE with about 10,862 residents and a typical home value near $159,000. It is 35 miles from Kearney, NE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
24°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$159,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,068
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
74
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.97%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 65/100
Top hazards: Hail, Strong wind, Drought
Nearest major airport
204 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 25% Democratic / 74% Republican
Community
Population
10,862
Black population
15.6%
County
Dawson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 10,862 residents
- Typical home value about $159,000
- 35 miles from Kearney, NE
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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