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Dawes
A township of 302 people in Thurston County, Nebraska
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About Dawes
Township in Nebraska, United States52.8 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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Health in Dawes
Compared with Nebraska
18worse than NE
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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What stands out
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
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dawes →
Libraries near Dawes
See all →Nearest: Bancroft Public LibraryBancroft · 5.9 miles · 21 hrs a week
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Nebraska · NE · Thurston CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
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