Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 186.
Franklin Township’s mean commuting time is 33 minutes, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 17 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Franklin Township. Franklin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 2 maps from 1961 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Franklin Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Franklin Township.
The top destinations are Lincoln (16%), York (12%) and Geneva (10%). Franklin Township’s typical household income comes in at $69,000.
| Franklin Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 23% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in just over three quarters of U.S. communities. Just over a third of Franklin Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hail, followed by drought at 21%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The July high for Franklin Township comes to 88°F, against 87°F in Nebraska’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
CDC measures, 32 in all: Franklin Township beats Nebraska on 2 and trails on 10. For adults in the town, the share who have obesity is 43%. Also worth knowing: among 58 Nebraska towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Franklin Township.
| Franklin Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Franklin Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 77.5% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.8% | 83.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Franklin Township; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Franklin Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Nebraska.
Where Franklin Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Nebraska, United States
Franklin Township is one of fifteen townships in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 189 at the 2020 census. The village of Ohiowa lies within the township.
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Franklin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.