Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 307.
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a higher share of households owning their home than Blakely Township. Blakely Township has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Homestead National Monument of America and First Trinity Lutheran Church. Blakely Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Blakely Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 2 maps from 1957 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Blakely 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Blakely Township.
Most working residents leave Blakely Township for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Blakely Township grew to 322 in 2023, 118 more than in 2013. Blakely Township’s median household income is $95,000, against $69,000 in Nebraska’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns.
| Blakely Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 34% | 8% |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Blakely Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Blakely Township’s July high is 88°F, above both the Nebraska town median (87°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Blakely Township beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 39% of Blakely Township adults have high blood pressure. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Blakely Township.
| Blakely Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Blakely Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
3.7 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Blakely Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Blakely Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Blakely Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Blakely Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Blakely Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Blakely Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
Township in Nebraska, United States
Blakely Township is one of twenty-four townships in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 308 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 306.
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Blakely Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
