Rockford TownshipNE
A town of 292, settled in 1886.
Is Rockford Township a good place to live?
Rockford Township’s average trip to work is 31 minutes, against 17 minutes in Nebraska’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Rockford Township. The biggest park or preserve is Rockford Lake State Recreation Area, at 420 acres. Rockford Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
292 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Rockford Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rockford 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 Rockford Township.
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Rockford Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Rockford Township for work: only 0% work in town. Rockford Township’s median household income is $102,000, where Nebraska’s towns sit at $69,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Jobs based in Rockford Township fell to 21 in 2023, 26 fewer than in 2013.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Rockford Township has four seasons and hot summers
Rockford Township has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Rockford Township is 88°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Rockford Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Rockford Township stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
41% of Rockford Township adults have high blood pressure. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Rockford Township. 13% of Rockford Township adults have diabetes.
| Rockford Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Rockford Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Rockford Township has set aside 1.9% of its land for conservation
5.7 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Rockford Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rockford Lake State Recreation Area | — | 420 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Rockford Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rockford Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Rockford Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
100% of working residents leave Rockford Township for work
Where Rockford Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rockford Township
Unincorporated community in Nebraska, United States
Rockford is an unincorporated community in Gage County, Nebraska, United States.
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- Elevation
- 1,339 ft
Questions about Rockford Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rockford Township, NE a good place to live?
Rockford Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.