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Population (year 2000): 1,041. Estimated population in July 2006: 983 (-5.6% change)
 

Males: 479  (46.0%)
Females: 562  (54.0%)

Furnas County

Median resident age:  43.8 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 69022.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $32,300 (it was $30,913 in 2000)
Cambridge  $32,300
Nebraska:  $43,849

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $40,300 (it was $37,800 in 2000)
Cambridge  $40,300
Nebraska:  $113,200

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Races in Cambridge:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

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Ancestries: German (44.6%), English (16.4%), Irish (11.0%), United States (10.5%), Swedish (4.8%), French (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2263 feet

Land area: 0.81 square miles.

Population density: 1219 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Cambridge

  • High school or higher: 84.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cambridge city

  • Never married: 15.0%
  • Now married: 60.1%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

3 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.3%
Nebraska:  4.4%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Cambridge, Nebraska in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Cambridge to the number of sex offenders is 986 to 1.

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

Cambridge:  2.1% ($802)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (242.9 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (567.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Bartley, NE (9.7 miles ), Holbrook, NE (11.2 miles ), Wilsonville, NE (12.7 miles) , Indianola, NE (17.4 miles ), Hendley, NE (17.4 miles) , Lebanon, NE (17.7 miles) , Arapahoe, NE (18.7 miles ), Stockville, NE (22.7 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $94,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $84,500
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $227,100
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $79,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000

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Latitude: 40.28 N, Longitude: 100.17 W


Area code: 308

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Population change in the 1990s: -67 (-6.0%).



Most common industries for males:
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (20%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Utilities (7%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Health care (27%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)


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Cambridge-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Nebraska state average. It is 41% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the Cambridge city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/29/1956, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.8 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospital/medical center in Cambridge:
  • TRI VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM (PO BOX 488 WEST HWY6 AND 34)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Cambridge:
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; MCCOOK, NE)
  • NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 37 miles; NORTON, KS)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 41 miles; OBERLIN, KS)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Cambridge:
  • MC COOK MUNI (about 30 miles; MC COOK, NE; ID: MCK)
  • NORTH PLATTE RGNL AIRPORT LEE BIRD FIELD (about 68 miles; NORTH PLATTE, NE; ID: LBF)
  • KEARNEY MUNI (about 87 miles; KEARNEY, NE; ID: EAR)
Other public-use airports nearest to Cambridge:
  • CAMBRIDGE MUNI (about 2 miles; CAMBRIDGE, NE; ID: CSB)
  • ARAPAHOE MUNI (about 20 miles; ARAPAHOE, NE; ID: 37V)
  • CURTIS MUNI (about 32 miles; CURTIS, NE; ID: 47V)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cambridge:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 86 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,588)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 113 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 123 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 162 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 211 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 220 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 244 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
Public high school in Cambridge:
  • CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 107; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Cambridge:
  • CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 217; Grades: PK - 08)
Library in Cambridge:
  • BUTLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $27,811; Location: 621 PENN; 12,855 books; 229 audio materials; 865 video materials; 22 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Cambridge: Cambridge (A), Cambridge City Park Campground (B), Cambridge Golf Course (C), Butler Memorial Library (D), Cambridge Fire Department (E), Cambridge Museum (F), Cambridge Police Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Cambridge include: Saint John Catholic Church (A), Calvary Baptist Church (B), Congregational Church (C), United Methodist Church (D), Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Fairview Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Cambridge: Cambridge City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Hotel: Bunkhouse Motel (120 Nasby Street).

 

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

CAMBRIDGE, CITY OF (Address: 722 Patterson St, Population served: 1049, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-18-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUN-23-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-23-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-18-2005), St Public Notif requested (MAR-24-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-24-2006), St Public Notif received (MAR-30-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-18-2005), St Public Notif requested (JAN-18-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-18-2006), St Public Notif received (JAN-23-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-18-2005), St Public Notif requested (SEP-28-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-28-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-03-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-05-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-05-2005), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-18-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-18-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2005 and MAR-2005, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAY-02-2005), St Public Notif requested (MAY-03-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-03-2005), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-18-2005)
  • 2 other older health violations

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  58.2%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.3%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  7.4%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  1.0%
Whole state:  4.0%

Cambridge compared to Nebraska state average:

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  • 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Cambridge (2007 data):
  • First Central Bank: at 623 Patterson, branch established on 1907-06-15. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $62.5 mil, Deposits: $53.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Central Bancshares, Inc.
  • Farnam Bank: Medicine Creek Bank at 618 Patterson, branch established on 1954-01-28. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $21.9 mil, Deposits: $17.3 mil, headquarters in Farnam, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Nebraska Bankshares, Inc.
  • The First National Bank of Cambridge: The First National Bank Of Cambridge at 707 Patterson, branch established on 1887-04-09. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $37.5 mil, Deposits: $32.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Fnb Financial Services, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2006)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 4$3,054
Local Libraries 0$0 4$3,054
Sewerage 1$2,165$25,9800$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,925$35,1007$1,550
Financial Administration 2$4,370$26,2200$0
Water Supply 1$2,283$27,3960$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,459$17,5080$0
Electric Power 1$2,900$34,8000$0
Totals for Government 7$16,102$27,60315$7,658


Cambridge government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $97,000
    All Other: $88,000
    Solid Waste Management: $85,000
    Parks & Recreation: $24,000
  • Construction - Parks & Recreation: $527,000
    Sewerage: $387,000
    Electric Utilities: $3,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $707,000
    Parks & Recreation: $110,000
    Central Staff Services: $105,000
    Water Utilities: $96,000
    Solid Waste Management: $84,000
    Financial Administration: $80,000
    Sewerage: $72,000
    Regular Highways: $52,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $45,000
    Police Protection: $41,000
    Fire Protection: $28,000
    General Public Buildings: $16,000
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $18,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $199,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Electric Utilities: $283,000
    Water Utilities: $115,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Electric Utilities: $240,000
    Water Utilities: $50,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $65,000
    Electric Utilities: $43,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $192,000
    Interest Earnings: $33,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $96,000
    Regular Highways: $74,000
    Electric Utilities: $36,000
    Parks & Recreation: $16,000
    Central Staff: $8,000
    Financial Administration: $6,000
    Water Utilities: $5,000
    General Public Building: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,647,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,015,000
    Water Utilities: $184,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $88,000
    General Support: $64,000
    All Other: $23,000
  • Tax - NEC: $511,000
    Property: $144,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $648,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $7,000

6.14% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,185 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.14%
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 Red Willow County, NE  0.67% ($25,231 average AGI)


7.24% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,908 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.24%
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 Buffalo County, NE  1.17% ($27,304 average AGI)
to Lancaster County, NE  0.51% ($24,100)


Strongest AM radio stations in Cambridge:
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOOQ (1410 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KNGN (1360 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: KANSAS NEBRASKA GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cambridge:
  • KRKU (98.5 FM; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KICX-FM (96.1 FM; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KRVN-FM (93.1 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Cambridge:
  • K30FV (Channel 30; CAMBRIDGE, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)

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