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Nebraska›Holt County

Josie TownshipNE

A town of 19, settled in 1911.

Is Josie Township a good place to live?

Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 4 have a lower January low than Josie Township. Josie Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

19 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Swan TownshipSwan TownshipJosie Township
Getting set up

Moving to Josie Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Josie Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerNiobrara Valley El MemberEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Josie Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsBurwell Public SchoolsChambers Public Schools2 districts serve Josie 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.gov
Who runs elections hereHolt County ClerkHolt County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes68711, 6882368711 94% · 68823 6%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 Josie Township.

Climate

In Josie Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers

A winter brings about 38 inches of snow, with January nights at 12° and July afternoons at 86°.

38″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter14–36°
Spring34–59°
Summer58–83°
Fall36–62°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

A smaller share of adults in Josie Township report frequent mental distress than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town

In Josie Township, 14% of adults have diabetes. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just one has a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Josie Township. The share of adults in Josie Township who have high blood pressure is 40%, against 34% in Nebraska’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. This Nebraska town beats the Nebraska average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.

Josie TownshipNebraska townsU.S. towns
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)26%30%33%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)12%14%17%
Depression (CDC PLACES)16%18%23%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)40%34%35%
32 measures vs. Nebraska
11 better13 too close to call8 worse
What stands outJosie TownshipNE
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity6.9%9.5%
Fewer uninsured adults7.4%9.9%
More adults with heart disease8.9%6.1%
West Holt Memorial Hospital
28.4 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

Natural hazards: moderate risk in Josie Township, mostly inland flooding

Expected losses in Josie Township break down as 23% from inland flooding and 21% from cold waves. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in the town than in 56% of U.S. communities.

44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
44Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Josie Township

12pages on Josie Township
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Josie Township; the nearest are

About Josie Township

Township in Nebraska, United States

Josie Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 19 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 19.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
36 sq mi
Elevation
2,408 ft

Questions about Josie Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Josie Township, NE a good place to live?

Josie Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.