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Lewis
A township of 121 people in Clay County, Nebraska
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About Lewis
Township in Nebraska, United States35.6 sq miArea
1,765 ftElevation
Lewis Township is one of sixteen townships in Clay County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 125 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 125.
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Health in Lewis
Compared with Nebraska
1better than NE·5worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Care nearby
Henderson Community HospitalHenderson · 17.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Heartland Health Center - HastingsHastings · 20.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 68933, 68944, 68975 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lewis →
Natural hazards in Lewis
Very high
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
🧊 Hail💨 Strong wind🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lewis →
Climate in Lewis
Full climate →Lewis has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38° / 18°Winter
63° / 39°Spring
85° / 62°Summer
65° / 40°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lewis →
Libraries near Lewis
See all →Nearest: Clay Center Public LibraryClay Center · 4.7 miles · 28 hrs a week
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