Springbank TownshipNE
A town of 542, settled in 1874.
Is Springbank Township a good place to live?
Of the 57 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Springbank Township. Springbank Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
542 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Springbank Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Springbank 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 Springbank Township.
Springbank Township stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
Springbank Township’s average trip to work is 28 minutes, above both Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). 2.7% of working residents work locally in Springbank Township. Since 2013, Springbank Township has added 49 jobs, to 88 in 2023.
| Springbank Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 5.4% | 11% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Springbank Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Allen Consolidated Schools. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 70 | B |
| Allen High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 61 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
In Springbank Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Springbank Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Springbank Township.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Older than Nebraska overall
People 65 and older are 22% of residents (17% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 32% of residents (36% statewide). 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
| Springbank Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 37 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 24% | 22% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.6 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Springbank Township | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.6% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 14% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.6% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.1% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.6% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.9% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.9% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.3% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.8% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.5% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.1% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.6% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.7% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
More of Springbank Township’s adults smoke cigarettes than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
18% of adults smoke cigarettes in Springbank Township, above both the Nebraska town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). 32% of Springbank Township adults get no exercise outside work. Springbank Township beats the Nebraska average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| Springbank Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 28% | 25% |
| What stands out | Springbank Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.1% | 12.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| More smokers | 17.8% | 13.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Springbank Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Springbank Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Springbank Township
About 5 of every 100 Springbank Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
97% of working residents leave Springbank Township for work
Where Springbank Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Springbank Township
Township in Nebraska, United States
Springbank Township is one of thirteen townships in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 545 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 538.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,506 ft
Questions about Springbank Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Springbank Township, NE a good place to live?
Springbank Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.