Overton Precinct, Dawson County, Nebraska

Overton Precinct is a precinct in Dawson County, Nebraska. About 1,400 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 111 sq mi (287 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,400 ± 197
County
Dawson County
School district
Overton Public Schools
Land area
111 sq mi (287 km²)
Type
PrecinctNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$102,468 ± $7,624
Median home value
$149,500 ± $36,970
Water area
1.46 sq mi (3.78 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3104792285
Coordinates (central point)
40.764559, -99.512529

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in Overton Precinct

  1. Overton (village)689 people

This place’s central point lies inside Overton Precinct. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the precinct’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Grant Precinct7.0 mi west
  2. Wood River Precinct13 mi north
  3. Platte Precinct15 mi west

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Overton Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other precincts in Dawson County, largest first

  1. Lexington Precinct753 people
  2. Gillan Precinct527 people
  3. Platte Precinct526 people
  4. Wood River Precinct476 people
  5. Grant Precinct428 people
  6. Ringgold Precinct364 people
  7. Gothenburg Precinct286 people
  8. Farnam Precinct270 people
  9. Coyote Precinct261 people
  10. Kennebec Precinct189 people
  11. German Precinct176 people
  12. Cozad Precinct151 people
All 13
  1. Fairview Precinct144 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Dawson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Overton Precinct

Longest day
15 hours 6 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 15 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:06 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
8:14 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:10 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
9:13 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:00 AM5:35 PM9 h 35 min
Feb 157:32 AM6:12 PM10 h 40 min
Mar 157:49 AM7:44 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:59 AM8:17 PM13 h 18 min
May 156:20 AM8:48 PM14 h 28 min
Jun 156:06 AM9:11 PM15 h 5 min
Jul 156:19 AM9:08 PM14 h 49 min
Aug 156:48 AM8:36 PM13 h 48 min
Sep 157:18 AM7:47 PM12 h 29 min
Oct 157:49 AM6:57 PM11 h 8 min
Nov 157:24 AM5:19 PM9 h 55 min
Dec 157:55 AM5:11 PM9 h 16 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A precinct line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Dawson County or the local office.

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