Niobrara, Nebraska Walnut Street 1, 2013
Niobrara Township’s story
170 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1856Niobrara Township is settled
Niobrara TownshipNE
Population
413
2025 Census estimate · −0.7% since 2020
Median home value
$98K
Census ACS
Household income
$39K
median
Median age
59.4
years
Jobs based here
75
A commuter town
Is Niobrara Township a good place to live?
35% of residents are 65 or older in Niobrara Township, against 19% in Nebraska’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Niobrara Township. 25% of the land in Niobrara Township is conserved, above both Nebraska’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Ferry Landing State Recreation Area, at 54 acres. Niobrara Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Niobrara Township stand out
Where Niobrara Township beats most towns.
Small town
413 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Raymond TownshipUnion TownshipSparta TownshipNiobrara Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Niobrara Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Niobrara Township, and how to reach them.
PowerNorth Central Public Pwr DistEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Niobrara water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Niobrara 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 hereKnox County ClerkKnox County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6876068760 100%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 Niobrara Township.
Schools
The schools Niobrara Township’s kids attend
The Niobrara Public Schools runs its public schools. Its two schools are below. 2 public schools serve Niobrara Township, with 211 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 134 | C− |
| Niobrara Secondary SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 77 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
The average trip to work in Niobrara Township is longer than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower median household income than Niobrara Township. 5.8% of working residents work locally here. Half the trips to work are shorter than 34 miles. The top destinations are Yankton (21%), Santee (14%) and Hartington (6%).
6%work in town
| Niobrara Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.8% | 34% | 8% |
| Median household income | $39,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Niobrara Township6%
Yankton21%
Santee14%
Hartington6%
Crofton5%
34 mi
median commute distance
75
jobs based in Niobrara Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Outdoors
Niobrara Township has set aside 24.5% of its land for conservation
There are 3.0 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve. Niobrara Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
24.5%conserved
24.5%
conserved · 3,645 of 14,882 acres
3.0 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ferry Landing State Recreation Area | — | 54 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Niobrara Township’s year
A winter brings about 36 inches of snow, with January nights at 12° and July afternoons at 87°.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–34°
Spring36–60°
Summer61–84°
Fall39–62°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults smoke cigarettes in Niobrara Township than in most of Nebraska or the rest of the country
Niobrara Township: just over a fifth of adults worry about having enough food. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Niobrara Township.
| Niobrara Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
0 better13 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Niobrara Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults without reliable transportation | 12.1% | 6.7% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 21.6% | 12.3% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 11% | 6.4% |
St. Michael's Hospital - Cah
18.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Niobrara Township is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
29% of Niobrara Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 17%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Niobrara Township
18pages on Niobrara Township
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Niobrara Township; the nearest are
Mount Marty UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Yankton, SD30.8 mi$34,600 tuitionUniversity of South DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Vermillion, SD54 mi$9,432 in-state tuitionNortheast Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Norfolk56.2 mi$3,840 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Niobrara Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Nebraska.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Niobrara Township for work
Where Niobrara Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
75jobs based in Niobrara Township
6%of working residents work in town
34 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Niobrara Township
Village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States
Niobrara ( NY-ə-BRARR-ə; Omaha: Ní Ubthátha [nĩꜜ ubɫᶞaꜜɫᶞa] or Tʰáⁿwaⁿgthaⁿ [tʰãꜜwãŋɡɫᶞã], meaning 'water spread-out') is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 363 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1856
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,230 ft
- ZIP code
- 68760
- Area code
- 402
Questions about Niobrara Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Niobrara Township, NE a good place to live?
Niobrara Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.