Winnebago township, Nebraska
Winnebago township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Winnebago township is a geographic entity located in Thurston County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,999. The land area covers 63.41 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,999 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 26.3 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 599 | ±59 | 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 | 724 | ±56 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 599 | ±59 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 125 | ±27 |
| Median Home Value | $86,600 | ±$11,734 |
| Median Gross Rent | $675 | ±$78 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,625 | ±$15,581 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,234 | ±$4,100 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 350 | ±130 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.5% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 855 | ±118 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.6% | ±4.9% |
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 WINNEBAGO
GUS Population: 1,962 (2024)
ID: 169969
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
300 MATHEWSON ST, WINNEBAGO NE 68071
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GUS Population: 6,637 (2024)
ID: 193668
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 159, PENDER NE 68047-0159
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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 | Bronson, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | DAKOTA CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | EMERSON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | EMERSON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | EMERSON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HOMER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HOMER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | JACKSON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Sioux City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PENDER, 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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Little Priest Tribal College
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College | 1.2 mi away | 601 E. College Drive, Winnebago, NE, 68071-0270 |
4028782380155
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WALTHILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 323 MAIN STREET, WALTHILL, NE, 68067 |
(402) 846-5051
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Nebraska Indian Community College
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College | 9.4 mi away | 1111 Hwy 75, Macy, NE, 68039-0428 |
4024942311
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SLOAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 502 EVANS ST, SLOAN, IA, 51055 |
(712) 428-4200
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Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
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College | 14.9 mi away | 3320 Line Drive, Sioux City, IA, 51106 |
7122749733
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SERGEANT BLUFF PUBLIC/SCHOOL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 503 4TH ST, SERGEANT BLUFF, IA, 51054 |
(712) 943-7323
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Morningside University
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College | 17.1 mi away | 1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA, 51106-1751 |
7122745000
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DAKOTA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 1710 BROADWAY, DAKOTA CITY, NE, 68731 |
(402) 987-3778
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Western Iowa Tech Community College
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College | 17.8 mi away | 4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA, 51102-5199 |
7122748733
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EMERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 205 WEST 3RD, EMERSON, NE, 68733 |
(402) 695-2449
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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 WALTHILL 1E, NE US, located 6.0 miles from Winnebago township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0° | 10.6° | 20.3° | 0.74" | 6.1" |
| February | 35.0° | 14.3° | 24.7° | 0.97" | 8.3" |
| March | 48.1° | 25.0° | 36.5° | 1.66" | 5.1" |
| April | 61.3° | 36.0° | 48.6° | 3.23" | 2.0" |
| May | 72.8° | 49.0° | 60.9° | 4.05" | 0.1" |
| June | 82.9° | 59.9° | 71.4° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.0° | 63.9° | 75.4° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 61.0° | 72.7° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.2° | 51.6° | 64.9° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.0° | 38.4° | 51.2° | 2.26" | 0.8" |
| November | 47.5° | 25.3° | 36.4° | 1.38" | 2.9" |
| December | 33.7° | 15.1° | 24.4° | 1.01" | 6.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Walthill village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Homer village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Macy CDP | CDP | 9.1 mi | — |
| Salix city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
| Sloan city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3117353295. • 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.