Lone Tree township, Nebraska
Lone Tree township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lone Tree township is a geographic entity located in Merrick County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 651. The land area covers 65.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 651 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±14.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 204 | ±47 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 235 | ±61 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 204 | ±47 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 31 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $176,100 | ±$49,563 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,833 | ±$31,860 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,097 | ±$7,305 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | ±7.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 59 | ±43 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 280 | ±77 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF LONE TREE
GUS Population: 642 (2024)
ID: 211382
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
1894 14TH RD, CENTRAL CITY NE 68826-8078
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GUS Population: 7,837 (2024)
ID: 130184
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 27, CENTRAL CITY NE 68826-0027
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CENTRAL CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CENTRAL CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CENTRAL CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CLARKS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | POLK, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | GRAND ISLAND, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PALMER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | PALMER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | GRAND ISLAND, NE | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-17 | CENTRAL CITY, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Central Community College
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College | 23.6 mi away | 3134 West Hwy 34, Grand Island, NE, 68802-4903 |
3083984222
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CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 1604 15TH AVENUE, CENTRAL CITY, NE, 68826 |
(308) 946-2512
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CLARKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 101 WEST AMITY STREET, CLARKS, NE, 68628 |
(308) 548-2864
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POLK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 180 NORTH MAIN, POLK, NE, 68654 |
(402) 765-7266
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FULLERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 903 BROADWAY, FULLERTON, NE, 68638 |
(308) 536-2382
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ALICE M. FARR LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 1603 L STREET, AURORA, NE, 68818 |
(402) 694-2272
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GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 1124 W. 2ND ST., GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801 |
(308) 385-5333
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STROMSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 320 CENTRAL STREET, STROMSBURG, NE, 68666 |
(402) 764-7681
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SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.6 mi away | 1301 HOWARD AVENUE, ST. PAUL, NE, 68873 |
(308) 754-5223
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SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 23.6 mi away | 309 VINE STREET, SILVER CREEK, NE, 68663 |
(308) 773-2594
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CENTRAL CITY, NE US, located 0.5 miles from Lone Tree township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.8° | 13.6° | 24.2° | 0.77" | 6.2" |
| February | 39.5° | 17.1° | 28.3° | 0.81" | 7.1" |
| March | 52.0° | 26.9° | 39.5° | 1.47" | 4.7" |
| April | 63.0° | 37.1° | 50.0° | 2.75" | 1.7" |
| May | 72.5° | 49.0° | 60.7° | 4.73" | 0.1" |
| June | 82.0° | 59.1° | 70.6° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 63.4° | 74.4° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.3° | 61.5° | 72.4° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.6° | 52.8° | 65.2° | 2.43" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.1° | 39.7° | 52.4° | 2.34" | 1.2" |
| November | 49.9° | 26.5° | 38.2° | 1.34" | 2.3" |
| December | 37.5° | 17.4° | 27.4° | 1.01" | 5.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City city | City | 1.6 mi | — |
| Overland CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Archer CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Marquette village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Hordville village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Chapman village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3112129015. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.