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Hanover

A township of 209 people in Gage County, Nebraska
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About Hanover

Township in Nebraska, United States
36 sq miArea
1,378 ftElevation

Hanover Township is one of twenty-four townships in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 220 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 220.

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Most working residents leave Hanover for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Lincoln (38%), Beatrice (18%) and Omaha (11%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Lincoln
38%
Beatrice
18%
Omaha
11%
Adams
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hanover →

Health in Hanover

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7better than NE·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Beatrice Community Hospital & Health CenterBeatrice · 8.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bluestem Health: Thompson ClinicLincoln · 27.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 68422, 68301, 68331 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hanover →

Natural hazards in Hanover

65
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
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Hanover has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 18°Winter
63° / 40°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
65° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Beatrice Public LibraryBeatrice · 10.3 miles · 24 hrs a week

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