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Dawes

A township of 302 people in Thurston County, Nebraska
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About Dawes

Township in Nebraska, United States
52.8 sq miArea
1,411 ftElevation

Dawes Township is one of eleven townships in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 304 at the 2020 census. The Village of Rosalie lies within the Township.

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Most working residents leave Dawes for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Pender (15%), Macy (11%) and Walthill (10%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Pender
15%
Macy
11%
Walthill
10%
Omaha
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Dawes →

Health in Dawes

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18worse than NE

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Twelve Clans Unity HospitalWinnebago · 12.6 mi · ER
Midtown Health Center, Inc. West PointWest Point · 18.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 68055, 68067, 68039 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dawes →

Natural hazards in Dawes

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

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Dawes has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 15°Winter
60° / 37°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
62° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Bancroft Public LibraryBancroft · 5.9 miles · 21 hrs a week
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