ReadingNE
A town of 485.
485 people, and everyone knows the way
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Reading’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Reading. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Reading
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.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with hail at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Reading is
Reading beats the Nebraska average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Reading | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.1% | 6.1% |
99% of working residents leave Reading for work
Where Reading’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Reading
Township in Nebraska, United States
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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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,572 ft