Why visit Lexington
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Majestic Theatre, Dawson County Courthouse, Ira Webster Olive House and Arbor Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 20 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lexington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lexington
Lexington is a city in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 10,348 at the 2020 census, making it the 16th most populous city in Nebraska. It is the county seat of Dawson County. Lexington is located in southern Nebraska, on the Platte River, southeast of North Platte.
From the Wikipedia article Lexington, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Dawson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Nebraska, United States
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Ira Webster Olive House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Lexington, Nebraska
Dawson County Historical Museum
Museum · 0.9 mi
805 North Taft Street, Lexington
Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; PH off
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes8
Lexington Greyhound Station
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
2607 Plum Creek Parkway, Lexington
History
Lexington began as a frontier trading post in 1860. The post was later destroyed. Fort Plum Creek was established near its ruins in 1864. Lexington was founded in 1871. It was originally called Plum Creek.
From the History section of Lexington, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship15
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.1 mi
1407 West 13th Street, Lexington
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Lexington
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 15°F | 0.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 18°F | 0.5 in | 4.9 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 27°F | 1.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 2.5 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 38°F | 1.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 26°F | 0.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 18°F | 0.6 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Canaday Steam Plt (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dawson County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-03-13: Morrill-Cottonwood Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-07-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jim Kelly Field (LXN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Overton 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Cozad 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Elwood 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Eustis 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Sumner 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Bertrand 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Elm Creek 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Gothenburg 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Loomis 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Kearney 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- City of Lexington, Nebraska - Water Tower (46537540401), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- U.S. Post Office in Lexington, Nebraska (45162065841), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Harry V. Temple House Lexington NE, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harry V. Temple House Lexington NE east facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harry V. Temple House Lexington NE tower, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dawson County, Nebraska courthouse from NW 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Ira W. Olive house from S 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Bridge 029, Shannon Duncan, Public domain
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