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A township of 181 people in Butler County, Nebraska
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Township in Nebraska, United States
17.4 sq miArea
1,325 ftElevation

Platte Township is one of seventeen townships in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 162 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 164. The Village of Linwood lies within the Township.

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Most working residents leave Platte for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (28%), David City (20%) and Lincoln (13%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Columbus
28%
David City
20%
Lincoln
13%
Columbus
9%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Platte →

Health in Platte

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 50% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 81% of towns with similar incomes.

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3better than NE·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Chi Health SchuylerSchuyler · 6.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health CenterColumbus · 22.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 68036 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Platte →

Natural hazards in Platte

81
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌪️ Tornadoes
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Platte has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 16°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
64° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Schuyler Public LibrarySchuyler · 6.2 miles · 50 hrs a week
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