Paddock Township is one of twenty-four townships in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 331 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 330. A portion of the Village of Odell lies within the Township.

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Living in Paddock

Work & commute in Paddock

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Most working residents leave Paddock for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Lincoln (34%), Beatrice (21%) and Omaha (7%). Half commute less than 51 miles.

Lincoln

34%

Beatrice

21%

Omaha

Grand Island

1%Work in townlive and work in Paddock 51 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 45Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Paddock →

Health in Paddock

Compared with Nebraska

8worse than NE

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits all close Care all close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

8%More adults with COPDNE 6.1% · worse 7.6%More adults with heart diseaseNE 6.1% · worse 29.7%More adults with arthritisNE 24% · worse

Care nearby

Hanover HospitalHanover · 12.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Bluestem Health: Thompson ClinicLincoln · 51.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 68415, 68466 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Paddock →

Natural hazards in Paddock

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail

0Does Paddock flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 21 declared for Gage County MapPaddock vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Paddock →

Climate in Paddock

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Paddock has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 19°Winter

64° / 40°Spring

87° / 64°Summer

67° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Paddock get?About 20 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 13, with the last in spring around Apr 25.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Paddock →

Schools in Paddock

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School Grade A-

The public schools Paddock’s kids attend outperform 79% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictDILLER-ODELL PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools1

Diller-Odell Secondary School B-High · Grades 7–12 · 105 students

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.