Oconee township, Nebraska
Oconee township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oconee township is a geographic entity located in Platte County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 503. The land area covers 25.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 503 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.8 yrs | ±12.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 191 | ±60 | 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 | 195 | ±59 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 191 | ±60 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4 | ±7 |
| Median Home Value | $179,700 | ±$45,841 |
| Median Gross Rent | $960 | ±$101 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,750 | ±$19,028 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,510 | ±$9,908 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 30 | ±25 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 231 | ±67 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±2.5% |
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 OCONEE
GUS Population: 503 (2024)
ID: 130372
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
40234 227 ST, MONROE NE 68647-4510
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GUS Population: 35,499 (2024)
ID: 130186
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLATTE COUNTY CLERK
2610 1TH ST, COLUMBUS NE 68601
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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 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-11 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Alternative School Nearby | PK-12 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | COLUMBUS, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GENOA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 421 WILLARD AVENUE, GENOA, NE, 68640 |
(402) 993-2943
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SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 309 VINE STREET, SILVER CREEK, NE, 68663 |
(308) 773-2594
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COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 2500 14TH STREET, SUITE 2, COLUMBUS, NE, 68601 |
(402) 564-7116
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SAINT EDWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 302 BEAVER STREET, ST. EDWARD, NE, 68660 |
(402) 678-2204
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HUMPHREY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 307 MAIN STREET, HUMPHREY, NE, 68642 |
(402) 923-0957
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OSCEOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 131 NORTH MAIN, OSCEOLA, NE, 68651 |
(402) 747-4301
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SHELBY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 648 N. WALNUT, SHELBY, NE, 68662 |
(402) 527-5181
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FULLERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 903 BROADWAY, FULLERTON, NE, 68638 |
(308) 536-2382
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CLARKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.3 mi away | 101 WEST AMITY STREET, CLARKS, NE, 68628 |
(308) 548-2864
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NEWMAN GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 615 HALE AVENUE, NEWMAN GROVE, NE, 68758 |
(402) 447-2331
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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 GENOA 2 W, NE US, located 8.6 miles from Oconee township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.2° | 13.4° | 23.8° | 0.67" | 6.4" |
| February | 38.7° | 16.8° | 27.7° | 0.79" | 6.9" |
| March | 51.5° | 27.1° | 39.3° | 1.60" | 4.7" |
| April | 62.8° | 37.3° | 50.1° | 2.98" | 1.8" |
| May | 72.7° | 49.0° | 60.9° | 4.37" | 0.1" |
| June | 82.0° | 59.7° | 70.8° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.4° | 63.6° | 74.5° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 61.4° | 72.2° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.6° | 52.3° | 65.0° | 2.52" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.7° | 39.0° | 51.8° | 2.17" | 1.1" |
| November | 49.5° | 26.2° | 37.9° | 1.23" | 2.9" |
| December | 36.9° | 16.8° | 26.9° | 0.95" | 5.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe village | Village | 0.5 mi | — |
| Genoa city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Platte Center village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Duncan village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Silver Creek village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
| Tarnov village | Village | 11.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3114135630. • 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.