Elkhorn Station, Nebraska (1867), 1867
Elkhorn Township’s story
161 years in pictures
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1867 and 2 maps from 1968 on.
- 1865Elkhorn Township is founded
Elkhorn TownshipNE
Population
336
2025 Census estimate · −2.3% since 2020
Median home value
$227K
Census ACS
Household income
$104K
median
Median age
63.7
years
Jobs based here
63
A commuter town
Is Elkhorn Township a good place to live?
Elkhorn Township’s midpoint age is 63.7 years, against 37.5 years in Nebraska’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher home-ownership rate than Elkhorn Township. Elkhorn Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Elkhorn Township stand out
Where Elkhorn Township beats most towns.
Small town
336 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
FremontTownship 7Platte TownshipTownship 6Elkhorn Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Elkhorn Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elkhorn Township, and how to reach them.
PowerOmaha Public Power District13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPeaceful Acres water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet13 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Elkhorn Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsFremont Public SchoolsArlington Public Schools2 districts serve Elkhorn Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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 hereDodge County ClerkDodge County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP codes68025, 6806468025 97% · 68064 3%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 Elkhorn Township.
Natural hazards
Top of a very high hazard risk in Elkhorn Township: inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in four fifths of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Elkhorn Township, 49% come from inland flooding and 18% from tornadoes.
80risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With only 0.4 jobs per working resident, most people in Elkhorn Township work out of town
3.5% of residents live below the poverty line in Elkhorn Township, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 11% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Elkhorn Township dropped by 94, to 63. Its typical household income stands at $104,000. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 5 have a higher average commute than Elkhorn Township.
0%work in town
| Elkhorn Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $104,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Elkhorn Township0%
Fremont44%
Omaha17%
Valley4%
Lincoln4%
7 mi
median commute distance
63
jobs based in Elkhorn Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Elkhorn Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 32 inches of snow, with January nights at 14° and July afternoons at 86°.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–35°
Spring39–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall41–64°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Elkhorn Township is
In Elkhorn Township, 13% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance. Among adults here, 20% binge drink and 31% sleep under 7 hours.
| Elkhorn Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 31% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Elkhorn Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 28.4% | 24.3% |
Methodist Fremont Health
4.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Elkhorn Township
17pages on Elkhorn Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Elkhorn Township
About 2 of every 100 Elkhorn Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Elkhorn Township for work
Where Elkhorn Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
63jobs based in Elkhorn Township
0%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Elkhorn Township
3 notable people were born in Elkhorn Township.
About Elkhorn Township
Neighborhood of Omaha in Douglas, Nebraska, United States
Elkhorn is a Western neighborhood of the city of Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,062 at the 2000 census and was estimated by the Census Bureau at 8,192 in 2005 before it was annexed into Omaha in 2007. It was named after the Elkhorn River. Elkhorn was founded in 1865, platted in 1867, and was incorporated in 1872. It later became uncharted before re-incorporating in 1886. In the 1990s, Elkhorn began annexing municipalities near itself to avoid annexation from Omaha. However, in 2007, Omaha annexed the city.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,214 ft
- ZIP code
- 68022
Questions about Elkhorn Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elkhorn Township, NE a good place to live?
Elkhorn Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Elkhorn Township, NE known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Royal Rife and Jay Moore.