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Big Springs, NE map Population (year 2000): 418. Estimated population in July 2006: 389 (-6.9% change)
 

Males: 197  (47.1%)
Females: 221  (52.9%)

Deuel County

Median resident age:  46.4 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 69122.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $30,900 (it was $29,583 in 2000)
Big Springs  $30,900
Nebraska:  $43,849

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $46,600 (it was $43,700 in 2000)
Big Springs  $46,600
Nebraska:  $113,200

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Races in Big Springs:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.0%)
  • Hispanic (5.3%)
  • Other race (3.3%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

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Ancestries: German (33.3%), Irish (14.1%), English (10.0%), Swedish (6.5%), United States (6.5%), Danish (3.8%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3367 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 1073 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Big Springs

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Big Springs village

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.5%
Nebraska:  4.4%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Big Springs, Nebraska in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Big Springs to the number of sex offenders is 395 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Big Springs:  1.6% ($691)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greeley, CO (187.4 miles , pop. 76,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Aurora, CO (210.3 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (677.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Brule, NE (13.0 miles ), Julesburg, CO (14.1 miles ), Lewellen, NE (19.1 miles ), Venango, NE (20.9 miles) , Table Land, CO (21.4 miles ), Ovid, CO (22.7 miles ), Ogallala, NE (24.9 miles ), Chappell, NE (27.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 41.06 N, Longitude: 102.08 W


Area code: 308

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Population change in the 1990s: -91 (-17.9%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (22%)
  • Truck transportation (13%)
  • Gasoline stations (11%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Accommodation and food services (34%)
  • Gasoline stations (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Sporting goods, camera, and hobby and toy stores (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Health care (6%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Other transportation workers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Waiters and waitresses (13%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)


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Big Springs-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 8% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1960, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.2 miles away from the Big Springs village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1991, a category 3 tornado 27.4 miles away from the village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Big Springs:
  • SEDGWICK COUNTY MEM HOSP - CAH (about 15 miles; JULESBURG, CO)
  • PERKINS COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES (about 27 miles; GRANT, NE)
  • OGALLALA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; OGALLALA, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Big Springs, NE

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Big Springs:
  • ALLIANCE MUNI (about 85 miles; ALLIANCE, NE; ID: AIA)
  • NORTH PLATTE RGNL AIRPORT LEE BIRD FIELD (about 97 miles; NORTH PLATTE, NE; ID: LBF)
  • COLORADO PLAINS REGIONAL (about 101 miles; AKRON, CO; ID: AKO)
Other public-use airports nearest to Big Springs:
  • JULESBURG MUNI (about 17 miles; JULESBURG, CO; ID: 7V8)
  • SEARLE FIELD (about 22 miles; OGALLALA, NE; ID: OGA)
  • BILLY G RAY FIELD (about 26 miles; CHAPPELL, NE; ID: CNP)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Big Springs:
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 139 miles; CHADRON, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,144)
  • METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 186 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 12,938)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER (about 186 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 8,839)
  • UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (about 186 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 7,592)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 186 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 3,352)
  • ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 186 miles; LITTLETON, CO; FT enrollment: 3,666)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (about 188 miles; GREELEY, CO; FT enrollment: 10,983)
Public high school in Big Springs:
Public elementary/middle school in Big Springs:
Library in Big Springs:
  • BIG SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,051; Location: 400 PINE STREET; 9,459 books; 85 audio materials; 247 video materials; 26 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Big Springs: Farmers Cooperative Elevator Association Elevator (A), Big Springs (B), Big Springs Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Big Springs include: United Methodist Church (A), Assembly of God Church (B), Zion Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Big Springs include: Eiker Park (1), Waterman Sod House Historical Marker (2), Phelps Hotel Historical Marker (3), Sam Bass and the Big Springs Robbery Historical Marker (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

 

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

BIG SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 490, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUL-14-2004), St Public Notif requested (JUL-14-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-14-2004)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUL-14-2004), St Public Notif requested (JUL-14-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-14-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-07-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-07-2003), St Public Notif received (2 times from FEB-18-2003 to FEB-20-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-25-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-25-2002), St Public Notif received (DEC-06-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-1996, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-15-1996), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-15-1996), St Public Notif received (NOV-20-1996)
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between DEC-28-2002 and DEC-06-2002, Contaminant: Public Notice. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-06-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-28-2003)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-1994 and MAY-1996, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-25-1996), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-25-1996), St Compliance achieved (MAY-28-1996)

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

Percentage of family households:
This village:  66.8%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  1.6%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This village:  8.2%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This village:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.0%

Big Springs compared to Nebraska state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Big Springs (2007 data):
  • Farmers State Bank: Branch at 306 Pine Street, branch established on 1906-01-22. Info updated 2006-12-14: Bank assets: $81.6 mil, Deposits: $72.2 mil, headquarters in Maywood, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Unibanc Corp.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Local Libraries 0$0 2$462
Water Supply 1$1,920$23,0400$0
Fire - Other 0$0 1$120
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,789
Totals for Government 1$1,920$23,04010$2,371


Big Springs government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $381,000
    Parks & Recreation: $8,000
  • Construction - Sewerage: $183,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $49,000
    Police Protection: $40,000
    Parks & Recreation: $38,000
    Central Staff Services: $34,000
    Fire Protection: $27,000
    Financial Administration: $26,000
    Sewerage: $24,000
    Regular Highways: $24,000
    General Public Buildings: $5,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $69,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $90,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,332,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $666,000
    Water Utilities: $79,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $666,000
    Water Utilities: $11,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $275,000
    Interest Earnings: $7,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $12,000
    Police Protection: $6,000
    Fire Protection: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $344,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $50,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $43,000
    All Other: $14,000
    General Support: $9,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $264,000
    NEC: $138,000
    Property: $76,000
    Total General Sales: $21,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $95,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000

7.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,579 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.59%
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 Cheyenne County, NE  1.60% ($21,000 average AGI)


9.04% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,043 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.04%
Nebraska average:  7.41%

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


Strongest AM radio stations in Big Springs:
  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRDZ (1440 AM; 5 kW; WRAY, CO; Owner: MEDIA LOGIC, LLC.)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Big Springs:
  • KADL (102.9 FM; IMPERIAL, NE; Owner: IMPERIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATION)
  • K206BD (89.1 FM; JULESBURG, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Big Springs:
  • K21CY (Channel 21; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: NORTH PLATTE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K35AB (Channel 35; JULESBURG, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K41AB (Channel 41; JULESBURG, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K31AB (Channel 31; JULESBURG, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K39AC (Channel 39; JULESBURG, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K43BY (Channel 43; JULESBURG, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)

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