Bismark TownshipNE
A town of 440.
Is Bismark Township a good place to live?
0.5% of working residents work locally in Bismark Township, against 34% in Nebraska’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a lower share of children under 18 than Bismark Township. Bismark Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
440 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bismark Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bismark Township, and how to reach them.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bismark Township.
Compared with most of Nebraska and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in Bismark Township is higher
At 85 of 100, Bismark Township’s FEMA risk score is where Nebraska’s towns sit at 55 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The schools Bismark Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Lakeview Community Schools. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Creek Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 373 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Older than Nebraska overall
People 65 and older are 31% of residents (17% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 25% of residents (36% statewide). The median age in Bismark Township is 43.2 years. 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
| Bismark Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 28% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
43% women, 57% men
About 135 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.1 points). Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 93% are men (NE 51%).
| Bismark Township | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.8% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.5% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.9% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 2.9% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.8% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 26.1% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.2% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.2% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.6% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.7% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.3% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19.1% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
About half of Bismark Township’s working residents commute to Columbus
Most working residents leave Bismark Township for work: only 0% work in town. Bismark Township’s average trip to work is 16 minutes. The top destinations are Columbus (46%), Columbus Township (11%) and Omaha (4%).
| Bismark Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $96,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Bismark Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Bismark Township has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 14° and about 26 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Bismark Township is
Bismark Township beats the Nebraska average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 16% of Bismark Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Bismark Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Bismark Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 12.9% | 9.9% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 27.8% | 24.3% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.4% | 3.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake North Camp | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Bismark Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bismark Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Bismark Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
100% of working residents leave Bismark Township for work
Where Bismark Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Bismark Township
Township in Nebraska, United States
Bismark Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 438 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 433.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,444 ft
Questions about Bismark Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bismark Township, NE a good place to live?
Bismark Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.