Peoria township, Nebraska
Peoria township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Peoria township is a geographic entity located in Knox County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 142. The land area covers 35.71 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 142 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs | ±11.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 87 | ±27 | 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 | 87 | ±27 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 87 | ±27 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $419,000 | ±$145,495 |
| 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 | $107,083 | ±$29,199 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,211 | ±$8,775 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | ±7.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 16 | ±16 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±6.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 163 | ±55 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.4% | ±4.1% |
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 PEORIA
GUS Population: 142 (2024)
ID: 169912
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
54136 885 RD, BLOOMFIELD NE 68718-3137
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GUS Population: 8,306 (2024)
ID: 108364
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: KNOX COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 166, CENTER NE 68724-0166
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BLOOMFIELD, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BLOOMFIELD, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CREIGHTON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CREIGHTON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CROFTON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CROFTON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Tabor, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NIOBRARA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NIOBRARA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | NIOBRARA, 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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Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
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College | 19.8 mi away | 501 Summit, Yankton, SD, 57078-3899 | — |
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 121 SOUTH BROADWAY, BLOOMFIELD, NE, 68718 |
(402) 373-4588
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Mount Marty University
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College | 19.8 mi away | 1105 W. 8th Street, Yankton, SD, 57078-3724 |
6056681545
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EASTERN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 206 WEST MAIN STREET, CROFTON, NE, 68730 |
(402) 388-4915
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LIED LINCOLN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 603 E. NORRIS ST., WAUSA, NE, 68786 |
(402) 586-2454
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CREIGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 701 STATE STREET, CREIGHTON, NE, 68729 |
(402) 358-5115
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EVELYN LANG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 605 8TH STREET, SPRINGFIELD, SD, 57062 |
(605) 369-2311
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VERDIGRE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 101 EAST 3RD AVENUE, VERDIGRE, NE, 68783 |
(402) 668-2677
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NIOBRARA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 25414 PARK AVENUE, SUITE 3, NIOBRARA, NE, 68760 |
(402) 857-3565
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YANKTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 515 WALNUT, YANKTON, SD, 57078 |
(605) 668-5276
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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 CROFTON, NE US, located 10.1 miles from Peoria township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4° | 10.0° | 20.2° | 0.63" | 6.0" |
| February | 35.0° | 13.8° | 24.4° | 0.91" | 7.6" |
| March | 47.3° | 24.2° | 35.7° | 1.58" | 5.9" |
| April | 59.2° | 35.7° | 47.5° | 3.56" | 5.2" |
| May | 70.5° | 47.8° | 59.2° | 3.96" | 0.3" |
| June | 80.7° | 58.9° | 69.8° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 63.6° | 74.4° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.8° | 61.3° | 72.1° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 52.5° | 64.2° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.7° | 38.2° | 50.0° | 2.64" | 0.8" |
| November | 46.4° | 25.1° | 35.8° | 1.26" | 5.3" |
| December | 33.7° | 14.3° | 24.0° | 0.91" | 7.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Lindy CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Crofton city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Center village | Village | 11.4 mi | — |
| Wausa village | Village | 12.6 mi | — |
| Bon Homme Colony CDP | CDP | 14.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3110738855. • 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.