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Dakota City, NE

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Population
2,080
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,099 ft
Median Home Value
$177,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$635/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,806
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Dakota City in context.

OverallBest places in NebraskaPopulation rankingHighest population places in NebraskaNearest larger communitySouth Sioux City, Nebraska3.1 miles away · 14,158 residents.

About Dakota City

Dakota City is a city and the county seat of Dakota County, Nebraska, operating within the Sioux City metropolitan area along the Missouri River. Platted in 1856 and home to a major Tyson Foods beef processing facility, the industrial riverfront community of approximately 2,675 is served by South Sioux City Community Schools locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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