Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Population over time
Lorton had 35 residents in the 2020 census, down 10% since 2000.
It’s the 482nd largest of 580 towns in Nebraska by population.
Otoe County grew from 22,288 residents in 1900 to 15,912 in 2020.
Otoe County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Weather by month
Average highs peak around 88°F in summer, and winter lows average 13°F. About 32.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 26 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Syracuse, NE weather station (10 miles away).
Jobs in Otoe County
5,041 jobs at 470 businesses in Otoe County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Health care
Nearest hospitals
Syracuse Area HealthCritical access hospital · no emergency room · Syracuse9.4 miles
Chi Health St. Mary'sCritical access hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 4 of 5 · Nebraska City10.0 miles
Nemaha County HospitalCritical access hospital · emergency room · Auburn17.6 miles
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances.
Places in and around Lorton
Libraries
Talmage Public Library4.6 mi
Counts are within about 1 mile of the center of town.
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