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Overton, NE

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Population
594
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,320 ft
Median Home Value
$105,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$850/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in NebraskaPopulation rankingHighest population places in NebraskaNearest larger communityLexington, Nebraska11 miles away · 11,176 residents.

About Overton

Overton is a quiet, tight-knit village in Dawson County, tucked into the Platte River valley just east of Lexington. The town got its start in the 1870s as a Union Pacific Railroad stop and soon drew homesteaders from across the continent, including a pioneering group of African Canadian families who farmed the surrounding prairie. Today, it is a compact, peaceful community of around 600 people where neighbors wave from front porches and the pace of daily life stays pleasantly unhurried.

Overton grain elevator

Community life centers around Overton Public Schools, where youth sports and school events bring families together throughout the year. For work and weekend errands, residents have a quick drive to larger employers, shopping, and healthcare in nearby Lexington and Kearney along Highway 30 and Interstate 80. It is a welcoming, down-to-earth spot for anyone looking for the simplicity of small-town Nebraska without feeling isolated.

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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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