Reading township, Nebraska
Reading township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Reading township is a geographic entity located in Butler County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 508. The land area covers 35.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 508 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs | ±15.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 206 | ±66 | 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 | 250 | ±69 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 206 | ±66 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 44 | ±39 |
| Median Home Value | $217,800 | ±$14,170 |
| Median Gross Rent | $580 | ±$54 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,750 | ±$38,014 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,654 | ±$9,763 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 24 | ±18 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 284 | ±109 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82% | ±10.1% |
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 READING
GUS Population: 507 (2024)
ID: 169786
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 86, RISING CITY NE 68658-0086
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GUS Population: 8,439 (2024)
ID: 169486
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
451 N 5TH ST, DAVID CITY NE 68632-1660
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BELLWOOD, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DAVID CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DAVID CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | OSCEOLA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | OSCEOLA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | OSCEOLA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SHELBY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SHELBY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SHELBY, NE | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-10 | DAVID 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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Concordia University-Nebraska
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College | 21.5 mi away | 800 N Columbia Ave, Seward, NE, 68434-1556 |
8005355494
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RISING CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 250 GARHAN AVENUE, RISING CITY, NE, 68658 |
(402) 954-0270
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SHELBY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 648 N. WALNUT, SHELBY, NE, 68662 |
(402) 527-5181
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ULYSSES TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 410 C STREET, ULYSSES, NE, 68669 |
(402) 549-2451
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HRUSKA MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 399 NORTH 5TH STREET, DAVID CITY, NE, 68632 |
(402) 367-3100
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OSCEOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 131 NORTH MAIN, OSCEOLA, NE, 68651 |
(402) 747-4301
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STROMSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 320 CENTRAL STREET, STROMSBURG, NE, 68666 |
(402) 764-7681
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DWIGHT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 120 N 2ND STREET, DWIGHT, NE, 68635 |
(402) 566-2111
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COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 2500 14TH STREET, SUITE 2, COLUMBUS, NE, 68601 |
(402) 564-7116
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SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 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 SURPRISE, NE US, located 5.1 miles from Reading township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.1° | 12.1° | 23.1° | 0.58" | 5.8" |
| February | 38.8° | 15.7° | 27.2° | 0.69" | 6.4" |
| March | 50.7° | 26.0° | 38.4° | 1.45" | 3.6" |
| April | 62.2° | 35.8° | 49.0° | 2.85" | 1.5" |
| May | 72.5° | 48.4° | 60.5° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.0° | 59.3° | 70.6° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.0° | 63.6° | 74.8° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.2° | 60.9° | 72.5° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.2° | 50.6° | 64.4° | 2.55" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 37.9° | 51.7° | 2.07" | 0.6" |
| November | 50.6° | 25.3° | 38.0° | 1.34" | 1.5" |
| December | 38.0° | 16.0° | 27.0° | 0.91" | 4.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising City village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Surprise village | Village | 5.1 mi | — |
| Shelby village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Garrison village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Ulysses village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| David City city | City | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3102340850. • 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.