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A town of 3,195. Nearly 16.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
3,195
+9% since 2010
Median home value
$339K
Census ACS
Household income
$116K
median
Median age
40.9
years
Jobs based here
1,900
Balanced
What makes Township 2 stand out
The 2 things Township 2 does most differently from other towns.
Township 2’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Township 2. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
16.8% of Township 2 is conserved land
2.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
16.8%conserved
16.8%
conserved · 4,348 of 25,830 acres
2.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
#1
most conserved land in NE
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Foley Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Township 2
Most working residents leave Township 2 for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Omaha (45%), Blair (15%) and Lincoln (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Township 26%
Omaha45%
Blair15%
Lincoln5%
Fremont3%
16 mi
median commute distance
1,900
jobs based in Township 2
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Township 2 beats the Nebraska average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Nebraska
7 better23 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Township 2 | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.7% | 12.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.3% |
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System
3.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
82nd
percentile among NE towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Township 2 has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–35°
Spring39–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall41–64°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
5
paid flood claims since 2011
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Township 2
Township in Nebraska, US
Township 2 is one of five townships in Washington County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,338 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 2,473. A portion of the village of Kennard lies within the Township.
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Township 2’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Township 2.
BlairTownship 1Township 6Township 7Township 2