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Thayer County

Population in July 2009: 173. Population change since 2000: -19.9%
 

Males: 79  (45.8%)
Females: 94  (54.2%)

Median resident age:  41.5 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 68303.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $30,835 (it was $22,083 in 2000)
Alexandria:

$30,835
Nebraska:

$47,357
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,003

Alexandria village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $15,451 (it was $13,700 in 2000)
Alexandria:

$15,451
Nebraska:

$123,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $20,114; Detached houses: $20,461; Mobile homes: $5,571

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Alexandria races chart
  • White alone - 180 (98.4%)
  • Two or more races - 3 (1.6%)

Races in Alexandria detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Alexandria: 72.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (37.0%), Irish (11.6%), United States (11.1%), English (9.7%), Polish (5.6%), Czech (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/24/1881

Elevation: 1420 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 432 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Alexandria:

  • High school or higher: 83.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alexandria village:

  • Never married: 15.8%
  • Now married: 56.6%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

4 residents are foreign born

This village:  1.9%
Nebraska:  4.4%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Alexandria, Nebraska in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Alexandria to the number of sex offenders is 173 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $522 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $248 (1.9%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (54.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (516.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Gilead, NE (2.7 miles) , Daykin, NE (2.7 miles) , Belvidere, NE (3.0 miles) , Bruning, NE (3.3 miles ), Hebron, NE (3.4 miles ), Ohiowa, NE (3.5 miles) , Tobias, NE (3.5 miles) , Reynolds, NE (3.6 miles) .

Latitude: 40.25 N, Longitude: 97.39 W

Area code: 402

Alexandria household income distribution Alexandria home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

3.6%
Nebraska:

4.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -27 (-11.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (21%)
  • Health care and social assistance (21%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Manufacturing (12%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (12%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Health care and social assistance (35%)
  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Manufacturing (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (9%)
  • Construction (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (8%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (12%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (10%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (7%)

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Average climate in Alexandria, Nebraska

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Tornado activity:

Alexandria-area historical tornado activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 219% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the Alexandria village center killed one person and injured 38 people and caused $160 million in damages.

On 6/4/1955, a category F4 tornado 17.3 miles away from the village center .

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Thayer County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Alexandria:

  • THAYER COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; HEBRON, NE)
  • JEFFERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; FAIRBURY, NE)
  • FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; GENEVA, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Alexandria, NE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexandria:

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 54 miles; Lincoln, NE; Full-time enrollment: 20,702)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 56 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 6,591)
  • Central Community College (about 69 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 2,632)
  • Kansas State University (about 85 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 18,850)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 96 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 4,780)
  • Bellevue University (about 100 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 3,237)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 101 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 9,853)

Library in Alexandria:

  • TUCKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,914; Location: 313 HARBINE STREET; 3,109 books; 63 audio materials; 171 video materials; 8 state licensed databases; 6 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Alexandria: Bruning Grain and Feed Company Elevator (A), Alexandria (B), Alexandria Fire Department (C), Tucker Memorial Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Alexandria include: Alexandria United Presbyterian Church (A), Saint Mary Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Alexandria Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Thayer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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AQI  PM2.5 PM10 CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.6. This is about average.
City:

27.6
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.45. This is about average. There were 14 monitors within city limits.
City:

8.45
U.S.:

9.59
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 15.8. This is better than average. There were 23 monitors within city limits.
City:

15.8
U.S.:

22.1
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.192. This is significantly better than average. There were 21 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.192
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.01. This is better than average. There were 21 monitors within city limits.
City:

2.01
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 15.2. This is significantly worse than average. There were 21 monitors within city limits.
City:

15.2
U.S.:

9.4

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alexandria and their reported violations in the past:

ALEXANDRIA, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 227, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-20-1999), St Public Notif requested (JAN-27-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-27-2000), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2000), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-20-1999), St Public Notif requested (DEC-30-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-30-1999), St Public Notif received (JAN-12-2000), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-20-1999), St Public Notif requested (DEC-16-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-16-1999), St Public Notif received (DEC-22-1999), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-19-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-19-1999), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-20-1999), St Public Notif received (SEP-01-1999), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-28-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-28-1998), St Public Notif received (JAN-20-1999), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-20-1999), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-04-1998), St Public Notif requested (NOV-04-1998), St Public Notif received (NOV-18-1998), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-20-1999), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2000)
  • 4 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and MAR-30-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-16-2000), St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2000)
  • Notification, Public - In SEP-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-30-1997)
  • Notification, Public - In DEC-1996, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 20.2%
(20.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.2 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  54.5%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  6.1%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alexandria, NE


Alexandria compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Alexandria travel time to work - commute
Alexandria mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (76%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Thayer County Nebraska:


2008 Presidential Election results in Thayer County Nebraska:
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Religion statistics for Alexandria:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 93.82%
Here93.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents42.4%22.9%10.8%9.0%5.3%
Congregations25.0%18.8%15.6%6.3%6.3%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Church of the BrethrenAssociation of Free Lutheran CongregationsUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents3.3%2.7%1.4%1.1%1.1%
Congregations9.4%3.1%3.1%3.1%9.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Thayer County:

7.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Thayer County:

11.60 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

23.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Thayer County:

10.2%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Thayer County:

29.5%
State:

28.0%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$400
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$432
Water Supply 0$0 1$250
Local Libraries 0$0 1$292
Totals for Government 0$0 4$1,374

Alexandria government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $7,000 ($40.46)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($11.56)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $16,000 ($92.49)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($92.49)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($75.14)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($57.80)
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000 ($52.02)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($34.68)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($11.56)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($11.56)
    Fire Protection: $1,000 ($5.78)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $12,000 ($69.36)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($11.56)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $8,000 ($46.24)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($11.56)
    Central Staff: $2,000 ($11.56)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($5.78)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $117,000 ($676.30)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $17,000 ($98.27)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($121.39)
    General Support: $14,000 ($80.92)
    All Other: $3,000 ($17.34)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($80.92)
    Public Utilities: $12,000 ($69.36)
    NEC: $6,000 ($34.68)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $35,000 ($202.31)

4.68% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,011 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.68%
Nebraska average:

7.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Lancaster County, NE  0.84% ($26,471 average AGI)


7.38% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,643 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.38%
Nebraska average:

7.41%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Lancaster County, NE  1.10% ($24,087 average AGI)
to Jefferson County, NE  0.77% ($28,938)
to Fillmore County, NE  0.53% ($31,182)

Strongest AM radio stations in Alexandria:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGMT (1310 AM; 1 kW; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alexandria:

  • KUTT (99.5 FM; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTMX (104.9 FM; YORK, NE; Owner: PRAIRIE STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTGL (92.9 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUCV (91.1 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KQIQ (88.3 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • K202CJ (88.3 FM; DESHLER, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Alexandria:

  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOLN (Channel 10; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KLKN (Channel 8; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

Alexandria fatal accident list:

May 15, 1976 05:50 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 8, Fatalities: 4, Drunken drivers: 2



FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB0MWK, Licensee ID: L00827267
    Grant Date: 03/10/2004, Expiration Date: 05/31/2014
    Registrant: Joseph A Summers, 110 South Street, Alexandria, NE 68303



Most common first names in Alexandria, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John779.4 years
Frank579.2 years
Ruth583.6 years
Charles482.0 years
William488.2 years
George476.0 years
Edna388.3 years
Anna380.6 years
Elizabeth379.7 years
Daryl383.7 years
Most common last names in Alexandria, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Sinn887.1 years
Knigge585.4 years
Durflinger573.8 years
Gaston576.2 years
Huber483.2 years
Dewald475.7 years
Hosack484.3 years
Vostrez475.2 years
Vinkenberg478.8 years
Houser377.6 years

Alexandria on our top lists:

  • #38 on the list of "Top 100 cities with oldest houses"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 100 cities with lowest ratio of median house value to median household income"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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