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Nemaha County

Population in 2011: 166. Population change since 2000: -18.6%
 

Males: 86  (51.8%)
Females: 80  (48.2%)

Median resident age:  43.5 years
Kansas median age:  42.9 years

Zip codes: 66408.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,049 (it was $40,417 in 2000)
Bern:

$36,049
Kansas:

$47,817
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,287

Bern city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $45,434 (it was $32,800 in 2000)
Bern:

$45,434
Kansas:

$125,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $49,351; Detached houses: $51,869; Mobile homes: $5,916

Median gross rent in 2009: $278.

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  • White alone - 151 (91.0%)
  • Hispanic - 10 (6.0%)
  • Two or more races - 4 (2.4%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.6%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Bern: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (50.5%), Swiss (21.6%), Irish (5.4%), United States (4.4%), Swedish (3.4%), English (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1281 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 609 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Bern:

  • High school or higher: 92.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.2%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bern city:

  • Never married: 21.2%
  • Now married: 58.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.6%
  • Divorced: 5.3%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.0%
Kansas:  5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $472 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $317 (0.9%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (61.9 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (69.4 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (452.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Du Bois, NE (2.5 miles) , Oneida, KS (2.6 miles) , Sabetha, KS (3.2 miles ), Seneca, KS (3.2 miles ), Dawson, NE (3.7 miles ), Humboldt, NE (3.7 miles ), Pawnee City, NE (3.8 miles ), Morrill, KS (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 39.96 N, Longitude: 95.97 W

Bern household income distribution Bern home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

3.7%
Kansas:

6.2%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+3.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (41%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Wholesale trade (3%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)
  • Manufacturing (38%)
  • Educational services (28%)
  • Health care and social assistance (17%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Top executives (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)

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Average climate in Bern, Kansas

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Tornado activity:

Bern-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 186% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.3 miles away from the Bern city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bern-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 51.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.1 miles away from Bern center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 65.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nemaha County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bern topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Bern:

  • NEMAHA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; SENECA, KS)
  • SABETHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; SABETHA, KS)
  • PAWNEE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; PAWNEE CITY, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Bern, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bern:

  • Kansas State University (about 63 miles; Manhattan, KS; Full-time enrollment: 18,850)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 64 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,793)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 65 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,088)
  • Washburn University (about 66 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 4,484)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 68 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 6,591)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 71 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,702)
  • University of Kansas (about 80 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 24,411)

Public high school in Bern:

  • Bern High School (Students: 77; Location: 416 JILSON STREET; Grades: 7th Grade - 12th Grade)

Public elementary/middle school in Bern:

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Notable locations in Bern: Lortscher Agricultural Service Grain Elevator Number 1 (A), Nemaha County Rural Fire District 4 (B), Bern Community Library (C), Bern City Hall (D), Bern Community Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Nemaha County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

BERN, CITY OF (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-03-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-03-2000)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 9.7%
(10.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.0 people
Kansas:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  55.6%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.5%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bern, KS


Bern compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Bern (2011 data):

  • The State Bank of Bern: The State Bank Of Bern at 402 Main St, branch established on 1889/05/04. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $72.9 mil, Deposits: $61.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Bern Bancshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Bern travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (61%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6%)
  • Other fuel (6%)
  • Utility gas (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Nemaha County Kansas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Nemaha County Kansas:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Bern (based on Nemaha County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 89.12%
Here89.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist Church Inc. Apostolic Christian Church of AmericaConservative Congregational Christian ConferenceUnited Church of Christ
Adherents60.0%13.5%7.5%5.4%4.8%
Congregations25.9%29.6%7.4%3.7%7.4%
NameLutheran ChurchLDS (Mormon) Church The Wesleyan ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther
Adherents3.4%2.1%0.9%0.9%1.4%
Congregations3.7%3.7%3.7%3.7%11.1%
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: 7
This county:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Nemaha County:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Nemaha County:

10.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.7%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.8%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Nemaha County:

22.1%
Kansas:

13.4%

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$100
Water Supply 0$0 1$360
Totals for Government 0$0 2$460

Bern government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $10,000 ($60.24)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($42.17)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $42,000 ($253.01)
    Water Utilities: $32,000 ($192.77)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($90.36)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($12.05)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($42.17)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $281,000 ($1692.77)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $39,000 ($234.94)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($36.14)
    General Support: $2,000 ($12.05)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($132.53)
    Public Utilities: $8,000 ($48.19)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $0 ($0.00)

4.74% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,433 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.74%
Kansas average:

7.39%

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 Brown County, KS  0.56% ($25,864 average AGI)
from Marshall County, KS  0.53% ($27,762)
from Shawnee County, KS  0.46% ($40,167)


6.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,626 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.51%
Kansas average:

7.67%

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 Shawnee County, KS  0.87% ($27,686 average AGI)
to Brown County, KS  0.75% ($29,533)
to Johnson County, KS  0.52% ($26,238)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bern:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bern:

  • KMZA (92.1 FM; SENECA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Bern:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Fire Hall (Lat: 39.962222 Lon: -95.958333), Call Sign: KNIJ574, Licensee ID: L00781104
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/16/2003, Expiration Date: 02/08/2014
    Registrant: Nemaha County Fire District 4, Main St, Bern, KS 66408, Phone: (785) 336-3915

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-125 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1253A , Serial Number: 18-1049, Year manufactured: 1951, Airworthiness Date: 12/28/1960
    Registrant (Individual): Terry Gale Tegtmeier, 3081 State Highway 63, Bern, KS 66408
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA32-301FT (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 524KC , Serial Number: 3232030, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 07/21/2004
    Registrant (Corporation): Midstates Aircraft Leasing LLC, 225 West St S, Bern, KS 66408


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 6
  • Hazardous Condition: 1


Most common first names in Bern, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William680.5 years
Raymond585.3 years
George479.0 years
Fred485.0 years
Minnie490.2 years
Albert377.6 years
Charles377.3 years
Emma380.6 years
Roy371.4 years
Florence284.5 years
Most common last names in Bern, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Ehrsam984.0 years
Meyer781.6 years
Lear678.3 years
Strahm681.5 years
Baumgartner585.4 years
Gugelman483.5 years
Edelman474.3 years
Nusbaum486.8 years
Ulmer483.2 years
Cox384.7 years

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