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Dowling
A township of 108 people in Knox County, Nebraska
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Township in Nebraska, United States36.1 sq miArea
1,837 ftElevation
Dowling Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 107 at the 2020 census. A 2023 estimate placed the township's population at 107.
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Health in Dowling
Compared with Nebraska
5better than NE·8worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Osmond General HospitalOsmond · 16.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - Yankton Medical and DentalYankton · 22.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 68786, 68718 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dowling →
Natural hazards in Dowling
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dowling →
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See all →Nearest: Lied Lincoln Township LibraryWausa · 4.9 miles · 20 hrs a week
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