Neighborhood report

Cozad, NE

Founded 1873Dawson CountyElev. 759 m

Population

3,944

Median home

$118,600

Disaster risk

Relatively Low

Public schools

Sex offenders

Overview

About Cozad

Cozad is home to roughly 3,944 residents. Cozad was founded in 1873 and sits in Dawson County. The median age is 43.7 and the median household income is $50,161. Homes carry a median value of $118,600, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.9%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population

3,944

Median age

43.7

Median household income

$50,161

Per-capita income

$66,696

Poverty rate

15.2%

High-school grad or higher

86.9%

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.8%

Unemployment

1.1%

Avg. commute

18.5 min

Work from home

1.6%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White84.9%

Hispanic or Latino10.8%

Black2.1%

Asian0.8%

Workforce by occupation

Management, business, science & arts26.6%

Production, transportation & material moving25.6%

Service24.9%

Sales & office15.5%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value

$118,600

Median gross rent

$820/mo

Owner-occupied

64.7%

Median year built

1966

Households

1,750

Avg. household size

2.21

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Cozad has 4 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school

Reading37%

Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

COZAD HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12

COZAD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8

COZAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

COZAD EARLY EDUCATION CENTERGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime73% below national

Cozad104

Nebraska199

United States386

↓ 35% lower than 2019

2019–2023

property crime71% below national

Cozad572

Nebraska1,611

United States1,952

↑ 65% higher than 2019

2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cozad Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cozad.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low

Top hazards · Dawson County

DroughtRelatively High

HailRelatively High

Strong windRelatively High

Winter weatherRelatively High

TornadoRelatively Moderate

Heat waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cozad is in Dawson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cozad was founded in 1873 and sits in Dawson County. Elevation ~759 m.

Map of Cozad

Cozad, NE

Where Cozad is

Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hendee Hotel Allen's Opera House

Notable people from Cozad

Dan Christensen Glenn Hughes Heather Armbrust Chris Dishman Kirstin Cronn-Mills

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Nearby cities

Gothenburg (10 mi)Lexington (14 mi)Broken Bow (42 mi)Holdrege (43 mi)North Platte (44 mi)Kearney (49 mi)

Common questions

Cozad — frequently asked

What is the population of Cozad, Nebraska?

Cozad has a population of about 3,944, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).

What is the average home value in Cozad?

The median home value in Cozad is $118,600, and the median gross rent is $820/month (U.S. Census ACS).

Is Cozad safe? What is the crime rate?

Cozad Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 104 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.

What natural-disaster risks does Cozad face?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dawson County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, strong wind.

How many schools are in Cozad?

Cozad has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.

How many registered sex offenders are in Cozad?

Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Cozad. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.

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