Dodge
7.4
High score (8-10)
Fremont has about 26,000 people and sits 35 miles from Omaha on US-30, close enough that metro economic influence bleeds into local employment at Hormel Foods and several other manufacturers. The city has enough commercial infrastructure to function independently, and the Nebraska Methodist College nursing campus keeps a young professional rotation running. An outsider with Omaha access makes Dodge County viable as a residential base.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Fremont's 2010 ordinance requiring employers to verify immigration status told you something about the cultural politics here — conservative, resistant to change, and not particularly welcoming of outsiders in a civic sense. The social scene is thin and the cultural entertainment options are limited. Omaha is genuinely close enough to use as an escape valve, but the drive gets old and Fremont itself offers little.
Lower score (below 6)
Fremont passed an anti-immigration ordinance in 2010 that spent a decade in courts, which isn't just a political fact but a window into the social atmosphere — this is a town that voted explicitly for less diversity, not more. An outsider here is dealing with that cultural reality day-to-day, not just as an abstract policy. The social world is closed, the bar scene is quiet, and Omaha 35 miles away is the only real option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Dodge, Nebraska?
$31k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Dodge, Nebraska?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Dodge, Nebraska?
17% men have degree
What's the average male height in Dodge, Nebraska?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Dodge, Nebraska?
Local women avg 29.2