Chambers, Nebraska Hwy 95 1, 2015
Chambers Township’s story
Chambers Township in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
Explore the history →Chambers TownshipNE
A town of 423.
Population
423
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Median home value
$106K
Census ACS
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
31.8
years
Jobs based here
93
Balanced
Is Chambers Township a good place to live?
30% of residents are 65 or older in Chambers Township, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 19% and U.S. towns at 18%. Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower January low than Chambers Township. The biggest park or preserve is Perkins Memorial Park, at 25 acres. Chambers Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
423 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Conley TownshipShamrock TownshipWyoming TownshipFairview TownshipMcClure TownshipChambers Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Chambers Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chambers Township, and how to reach them.
PowerNiobrara Valley El MemberEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Chambers water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers75% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Chambers Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHolt County ClerkHolt County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes68725, 6876368725 92% · 68763 8%Census 2020
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 Chambers Township.
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Nebraska overall
In Chambers Township, the median age is 31.8 years. Adults 35 to 64 are 17% of residents (36% statewide); people 65 and older are 30% of residents (17% statewide). Just over a quarter of residents are under 18 here, against 24% in Nebraska’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns.
31.8median age · NE 37.2
| Chambers Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 26% | 24% | 22% |
Chambers TownshipNebraskaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school38%
Some college23%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate3%
Women and men · all residents
42% women, 58% men
About 141 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±6.1 points). Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Chambers Township | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.8% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.9% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.9% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.9% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 5.6% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.8% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.1% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.7% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.9% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.4% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.5% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.5% | 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
Schools
The schools Chambers Township’s kids attend
Its two schools are below. 2 public schools serve Chambers Township, with 118 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 71 | B− |
| Chambers High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 47 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Chambers Township: four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 12°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a winter.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–36°
Spring35–60°
Summer59–83°
Fall37–62°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Chambers Township
The mean commuting time for Chambers Township comes to 26 minutes. Commuting out is the norm in the town: 13% of working residents work locally. The top destinations are Ewing (16%), Chambers (11%) and Atkinson (11%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
13%work in town
| Chambers Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Chambers Township13%
Ewing16%
Chambers11%
Atkinson11%
O'Neill9%
25 mi
median commute distance
93
jobs based in Chambers Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Chambers Township is
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Chambers Township. This Nebraska town does better than the Nebraska average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 8. 13% of Chambers Township adults report frequent mental distress.
| Chambers Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
3 better21 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Chambers Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.6% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 6.1% |
Avera St. Anthony's Hospital
17.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Chambers Township has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 56% of U.S. communities.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 45,825 acres
1.8 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Perkins Memorial Park | — | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Chambers Township
16pages on Chambers Township
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Chambers Township; the nearest are
Northeast Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Norfolk71.3 mi$3,840 in-state tuitionWayne State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Wayne89.7 mi$8,216 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Chambers Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Chambers Township
Village in Nebraska, United States
Chambers is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Chambers had a population of 288.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,119 ft
- ZIP code
- 68725
Questions about Chambers Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chambers Township, NE a good place to live?
Chambers Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.