Shell CreekNE
A town of 830. Public schools that outperform most of Nebraska.
What makes Shell Creek stand out
The thing Shell Creek does most differently from other towns.
830 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Very high risk, with hail at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Shell Creek
Most working residents leave Shell Creek for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (44%), Columbus (12%) and Omaha (5%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Shell Creek has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Shell Creek’s public schools outperform 65% of Nebraska districts
The public schools Shell Creek’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 65% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte Center Elementary School | PK–6 | 168 | B− |
| Lakeview Junior High School | 7–8 | 152 | B |
| Lakeview High School | 9–12 | 344 | B |
How healthy Shell Creek is
Shell Creek tracks Nebraska closely on all 32 CDC measures.
1.6% of Shell Creek is conserved land
1.9 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wilkinson State Wildlife Management Area | — | 308 |
97% of working residents leave Shell Creek for work
Where Shell Creek’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Shell Creek
Township in Nebraska, United States
Shell Creek Township is a township in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 955 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 939. A small portion of the Village of Platte Center lies within the Township. Its namesake Shell Creek runs through it.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,516 ft