West Blue TownshipNE
A town of 69, settled in 1871.
Is West Blue Township a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Bluebill State Wildlife Management Area, at 81 acres. West Blue Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
69 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to West Blue Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in West Blue 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 West Blue Township.
Most of West Blue Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
For half of commuters, work is under 12 miles away. The top destinations are Geneva (30%), Exeter (6%) and Fairmont (4%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
West Blue Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by hail
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in West Blue Township than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is West Blue Township’s year
A winter brings about 25 inches of snow, with January nights at 15° and July afternoons at 87°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy West Blue Township is
13% of West Blue Township adults report frequent mental distress, below both Nebraska’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (17%). Against the Nebraska average, West Blue Township comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 9. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than West Blue Township. For adults in the town, the share who have high blood pressure is 38%.
| West Blue Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | West Blue Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 9.5% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
West Blue Township keeps 1% of its land conserved
Only 5 of the 57 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of conserved land than West Blue Township. Trails run 1.2 miles in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bluebill State Wildlife Management Area | — | 81 |
| 2. Wilkins Lagoon National Waterfowl Production Area | — | 59 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about West Blue Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of West Blue Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 West Blue Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
100% of working residents leave West Blue Township for work
Where West Blue Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About West Blue Township
Township in Nebraska, United States
West Blue Township is one of fifteen townships in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 66 at the 2020 census. A small portion of the village of Fairmont lies within the township.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,640 ft
Questions about West Blue Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is West Blue Township, NE a good place to live?
West Blue Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.