Walthill, Nebraska facts for kids
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Walthill, Nebraska
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Downtown Walthill: Main Street, looking east, July 2010
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Location of Walthill, Nebraska
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 Walthill, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Walthill, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thurston |
| Township | Omaha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 682 |
| • Density | 1,593.46/sq mi (615.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68067
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-51245 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400090 |
Walthill is a small village located in Thurston County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the Omaha Reservation. In 2020, about 682 people lived there.
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History of Walthill
Walthill was officially created in 1906. This happened when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after Walter "Walt" Hill. He was the son of a very important railroad leader named James J. Hill.
Geography of Walthill
Walthill is a small village, covering an area of about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Walthill
The number of people living in Walthill has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 810 residents. The population grew to over 1,100 people in the 1920s and 1930s. Since then, the population has generally decreased. In 2020, 682 people called Walthill home.
In 2010, there were 780 people living in Walthill. Many households had children under 18. The average age of people in Walthill was about 24.8 years old, which means it's a relatively young community. About 80% of the people living in Walthill were Native American.
Education in Walthill
Children in Walthill attend schools that are part of the Walthill Public Schools district.
Famous People from Walthill
- Susan La Flesche Picotte was born near Walthill. She was the first Native American female doctor in the United States. She worked hard to help her community.
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Downtown Walthill: Main Street, looking east, July 2010
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Location of Walthill, Nebraska
