Gottsch Farmstead · National Register of Historic Places
Township 7’s story
Township 7 in pictures
The archive holds 3 maps from 1893 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Township 7NE
A town of 2,760. Public schools that outperform most of Nebraska.
4 bordering townsMap →
Gottsch Farmstead · Photo: SharonPapierdreams · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,760
2025 Census estimate · +1.7% since 2020
Median home value
$269K
Census ACS
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
40.4
years
Jobs based here
342
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#7 of 57 in NE
Is Township 7 a good place to live?
Overall it grades A, 7th among Nebraska's 57 graded towns. Its schools outperform 95% of the state's and the median household earns $93K. Its weakest subject is hazard risk: FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 76% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top. Only 5 of Nebraska’s 132 towns score lower on walkability. Township 7 has 1 place on the National Register. Only 2 of the 57 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Township 7.
What makes Township 7 stand out
Where Township 7 beats most towns.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary School | PK–6 | 372 |
| Arlington High School | 7–12 | 330 |
SchoolsA+
#2 of the 57 Nebraska towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
Gottsch FarmsteadHistoryA
1 historic place
1 place on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Township 7 for work
Where Township 7’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
342jobs based in Township 7
5%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Township 7 grades
Its grades run from A+ for schools (better than 95% of comparable towns) to D for walkability (better than 13%), so the A overall blends very different results.
SchoolsA+Open →Jobs & income342 jobs based hereAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.9 of 20; 0.7% of households have no car; 0.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →HealthMemorial Community Hospital & Health System 10.5 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $269K, 3.2 years of the Omaha metro’s $85K median household incomeBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailD−Open →History1 place on the National RegisterAOpen →Civic life6.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 36 attractions →Loess Hills and 26 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Township 7. Close and well known come first.
29 mi Park & preserveLoess Hills
22 mi Zoo & aquariumOmaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
13 mi LandmarkFort Atkinson
28 mi MuseumStrategic Air and Space Museum
14 mi Ancient siteBertrand
20 mi MuseumJoslyn Art MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Loess Hills: Bill Whittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: OmahaZoo, Public domain · Fort Atkinson: Unknown, Public domain · Strategic Air and Space Museum: User Kandykornhead on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Bertrand: Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Joslyn Art Museum: akasped, CC BY 2.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Township 7: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Township 7, and how to reach them.
PowerOmaha Public Power District13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Arlington water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers86% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offPheasant Point Landfill, 5 miOpenStreetMap
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 hereWashington County ClerkWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes68002, 68034, 68007, 6806868002 61% · 68034 21% · 68007 8% · 68068 5%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 Township 7.
Township 7 has schools in the top 5% of Nebraska and sends most of its workers to Omaha and beyond, but it has little public open land.
SchoolsA+
Public schools in Township 7 beat 95% of Nebraska districts
Its A+ ranks #2 of the 57 Nebraska towns we grade for schools. Its A+ is the best School Grade on its borders; Township 6 (A) is next.
Its public schools are run by the Arlington Public Schools. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Arlington High School, with 330 students.
95%of NE districts it outscoresA+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 372 | A |
| Arlington High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 330 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NE on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
Residents of Township 7 are healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Township 7 beats the Nebraska average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 21% of Township 7 adults binge drink, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 19% and U.S. towns at 16%. 28% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Township 7.
77%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Township 7 | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Township 7 | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 8.3% |
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System
10.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
79th
percentile among NE towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
For incomes, Township 7 earns an A
Township 7 has 342 jobs for its 1,334 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
4.9% of Township 7 working residents work locally, below Nebraska’s towns (35%) and close to U.S. towns (8%). 5.3% of Township 7 residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Omaha (32%), Fremont (13%) and Blair (10%).
5%work in town
| Township 7 | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.9% | 35% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Township 75%
Omaha32%
Fremont13%
Blair10%
Lincoln4%
16 mi
median commute distance
342
jobs based in Township 7
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 13% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Township 7
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Township 7, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Among 57 Nebraska towns, just 4 have a lower July high than Township 7.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–35°
Spring39–61°
Summer63–84°
Fall41–63°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Nebraska overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (23% statewide). 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
40.4median age · NE 37.2
| Township 7 | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% | 24% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 28% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
Township 7NebraskaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school26%
Some college24%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.6 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Township 7 | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.8% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.3% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.2% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.2% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.8% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.8% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.8% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.9% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.8% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.2% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,800, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsD−
0% of Township 7 is conserved land
Just 11 of its 39,214 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Township 7 itself; its outdoors grade is D−.
1.4 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 11 of 39,214 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Township 7
18pages on Township 7
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Township 7
Midland UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fremont11.8 mi$42,050 tuitionCHI Health School of Radiologic TechnologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Omaha14.4 mi
About 6 of every 100 Township 7 residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Nebraska.
About Township 7
Township in Nebraska, US
Township 7 is one of five townships in Washington County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,562 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 2,701. The villages of Arlington, Washington, and a portion of Kennard lie within the Township.
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Township 7’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Township 7.
Elkhorn TownshipTownship 6Township 2Township 1Township 7
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NE rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Township 7 | #7 | A | B | — | A+ | A− |
| Elkhorn Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Township 6 | — | — | D | — | A | B+ |
| Township 2 | #17 | A− | B− | — | A− | A− |
| Township 1 | #27 | B | C− | — | A− | B+ |
Township 6 has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Township 7, Township 6, Township 2 and Township 1 report no FBI crime data of their own. Elkhorn Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Township 7 with a neighbor →
Questions about Township 7
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Township 7, NE a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Township 7 grades A overall, better than 90% of U.S. towns and #7 of 57 in Nebraska. It grades A− for health and A+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Township 7, NE expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.