Shell Creek Precinct, Colfax County, Nebraska

Shell Creek Precinct is a precinct in Colfax County, Nebraska. About 62 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Shell Creek Precinct in Nebraska
Shell Creek Precinct and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
62 ± 36
County
Colfax County
School district
Schuyler Community Schools
Land area
35.9 sq mi (93.1 km²)
Type
PrecinctNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$132,917 ± $42,120
Median home value
$416,700 ± $268,272
Water area
0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3103792920
Coordinates (central point)
41.518147, -97.190804

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Bismark Township, Platte County5.9 mi west
  2. Richland Precinct6.2 mi south
  3. Grant Precinct6.4 mi east
  4. Wilson Precinct6.9 mi north

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Shell Creek Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other precincts in Colfax County, largest first

  1. Stanton Precinct786 people
  2. Adams Precinct736 people
  3. Lincoln Precinct680 people
  4. Schuyler Precinct532 people
  5. Richland Precinct449 people
  6. Maple Creek Precinct180 people
  7. Wilson Precinct169 people
  8. Grant Precinct161 people
  9. Midland Precinct129 people
  10. Rogers Precinct99 people
  11. Colfax Precinct80 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Colfax County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Shell Creek Precinct

Longest day
15 hours 12 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 10 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:54 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
8:06 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:58 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
9:06 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:52 AM5:23 PM9 h 31 min
Feb 157:24 AM6:02 PM10 h 38 min
Mar 157:40 AM7:35 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:49 AM8:09 PM13 h 20 min
May 156:09 AM8:41 PM14 h 32 min
Jun 155:54 AM9:04 PM15 h 10 min
Jul 156:07 AM9:01 PM14 h 54 min
Aug 156:37 AM8:28 PM13 h 51 min
Sep 157:08 AM7:38 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:40 AM6:47 PM11 h 7 min
Nov 157:17 AM5:08 PM9 h 51 min
Dec 157:48 AM4:59 PM9 h 11 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A precinct line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Colfax County or the local office.

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