Loup TownshipNE
A town of 745.
Is Loup Township a good place to live?
Loup Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
745 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Loup Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Loup 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Loup Township.
Loup Township faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by hail
FEMA puts 35% of Loup Township’s expected hazard losses down to hail, and 28% to inland flooding. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The schools Loup Township’s kids attend
Its two schools are below. Public school enrollment in Loup Township: 313 students across 2 schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 184 | B |
| Palmer Junior-Senior HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 129 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Loup Township stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
The median commute is under 22 miles. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Loup Township. Loup Township: 6.1% of working residents work locally, against 34% in Nebraska’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Grand Island (37%), Central City (7%) and Lincoln (6%).
| Loup Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.1% | 34% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Loup Township’s year
In July, afternoons reach 87°; in January, nights fall to 14°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Loup Township is
Loup Township: 12% of adults worry about having enough food, below both Nebraska’s towns (13%) and U.S. towns (14%). In Loup Township, 20% of adults binge drink. 31% of adults in Loup Township sleep under 7 hours; 29% feel lonely.
| Loup Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| What stands out | Loup Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| More adults with arthritis | 28.2% | 24% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Loup Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Loup Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Loup Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
94% of working residents leave Loup Township for work
Where Loup Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Loup Township
Township in Nebraska, United States
Loup Township is one of eleven townships in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 739 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 739. The Village of Palmer lies within the Township.
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- Area
- 56 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,759 ft
Questions about Loup Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Loup Township, NE a good place to live?
Loup Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.