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A township of 513 people in Butler County, Nebraska
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About Reading

Township in Nebraska, United States
36 sq miArea
1,572 ftElevation

Reading Township is one of seventeen townships in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. Its population was 504 at the 2020 census, with a 2021 estimate increasing it to 506. The Village of Rising City is located within the township.

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Most working residents leave Reading for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (15%), David City (13%) and Lincoln (10%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Columbus
15%
David City
13%
Lincoln
10%
Columbus
9%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Reading →

Health in Reading

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5worse than NE

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Butler County HealthDavid City · 10.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health CenterColumbus · 19.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 68658 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Reading →

Natural hazards in Reading

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Reading →

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Reading has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 17°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
64° / 40°Fall
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