Anderson TownshipNE
A town of 126.
Is Anderson Township a good place to live?
Anderson Township’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, above both Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower median household income than Anderson Township. Anderson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
126 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Anderson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Anderson Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Anderson Township.
Anderson Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Anderson Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Anderson Township has cold winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Anderson Township.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults smoke cigarettes in Anderson Township than in most of Nebraska or the rest of the country
21% of Anderson Township adults smoke cigarettes, above both the Nebraska town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). 32% of adults get no exercise outside work in Anderson Township. Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Anderson Township.
| Anderson Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Anderson Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults without reliable transportation | 13.2% | 6.7% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 24% | 12.3% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 12.1% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Anderson Township has set aside 1.2% of its land for conservation
3.1 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Anderson Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Anderson Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Anderson Township
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Anderson Township
About 0 of every 100 Anderson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Anderson Township
Township in Nebraska, United States
Anderson Township is one of eleven townships in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 126 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 31 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,270 ft
Questions about Anderson Township
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Is Anderson Township, NE a good place to live?
Anderson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.