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A town of 192.
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just one has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Raymond Township. 15% of the land in Raymond Township is conserved, against 3.8% in Nebraska’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Niobrara State Park, at 1,184 acres with 8 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Raymond Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1936 and a map from 1950 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Raymond Township, and how to reach them.
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Among residents in Raymond Township, 6.1% live below the poverty line, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 11% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Its typical journey to work is 16 minutes. The median commute is under 49 miles. The top destinations are Creighton (18%), Norfolk (8%) and Verdigre (5%).
| Raymond Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
44% of Raymond Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 12%. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In July, afternoons reach 87°; in January, nights fall to 12°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 11 miles. For Raymond Township, the trail network density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Niobrara State Park | 8 mi | 1,184 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
For adults in Raymond Township, the share who get no exercise outside work is 32%. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Raymond Township.
| Raymond Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 28% | 25% |
| What stands out | Raymond 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% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Raymond Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Raymond Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Raymond Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Nebraska, United States
Raymond Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 183 at the 2020 census. A 2023 estimate placed the township's population at 185. The Village of Verdel lies within the Township.
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Raymond Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.