Wounded Knee Precinct, Sheridan County, Nebraska
Wounded Knee Precinct is a precinct in Sheridan County, Nebraska. About 127 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 169 sq mi (438 km²) of land and uses Mountain Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 127 ± 68
- County
- Sheridan County
- School district
- Gordon-Rushville Public Schools
- Land area
- 169 sq mi (438 km²)
- Type
- PrecinctNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Mountain TimeUTC-07:00 in January; UTC-06:00 in July
- Water area
- 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km²)
- State
- Nebraska
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3116193555
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.896949, -102.237244
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
- East Gordon Precinct9.7 mi southeast
- West Gordon Precinct13 mi south
- North Rushville Precinct13 mi west
- Merriman Precinct, Cherry County22 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Wounded Knee Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other precincts in Sheridan County, largest first
- Hay Springs Precinct980 people
- South Sheridan Precinct518 people
- Mirage Precinct269 people
- North Rushville Precinct246 people
- West Gordon Precinct151 people
- East Gordon Precinct100 people
- South Rushville Precinct25 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Sheridan County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Wounded Knee Precinct
- Longest day
- 15 hours 21 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 1 minute around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:09 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:14 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 8:31 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:17 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:46 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:01 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:07 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May 15 | 5:26 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:09 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:23 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:54 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:28 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:02 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:40 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:12 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 3 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 Sheridan County or the local office.
Find the township or town where you are now or find your county.