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Omaha

A township of 997 people in Thurston County, Nebraska
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails4.0 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Omaha, Nebraska1938
From Omaha’s story

Omaha, Nebraska, 1938

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About Omaha

Township in Nebraska, United States
44.9 sq miArea
1,201 ftElevation

Omaha Township is one of eleven townships in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,041 at the 2020 census. The Village of Walthill lies within the Township.

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Living in Omaha

Health in Omaha

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Nebraska

1better than NE·21worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Twelve Clans Unity HospitalWinnebago · 6.2 mi · ER
Siouxland Community Health of NebraskaSouth Sioux City · 21.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 68067 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Omaha →

Natural hazards in Omaha

71
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 Omaha →

Schools in Omaha

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D−

School Grade D-

The public schools Omaha’s kids attend trail 98% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictWALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools2

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NE. Ratings are from neighbors.

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