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Frontier County

Population in July 2008: 681. Population change since 2000: -18.1%
 

Males: 347  (51.1%)
Females: 334  (48.9%)

Median resident age:  32.1 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 69025.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,735 (it was $26,667 in 2000)
Curtis:  $35,735
Nebraska:  $47,085

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,964
Curtis:  $17,964
Nebraska:  $24,174

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $69,791 (it was $46,700 in 2000)
Curtis:  $69,791
Nebraska:  $122,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $75,454; Detached houses: $76,377; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $4,586; Mobile homes: $12,500

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Races in Curtis:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • Hispanic (1.4%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Curtis: 74.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (34.4%), English (20.6%), Irish (8.9%), Danish (6.9%), United States (6.0%), Swedish (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1886

Elevation: 2559 feet

Land area: 1.20 square miles.

Population density: 567 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Curtis

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Curtis city

  • Never married: 33.8%
  • Now married: 49.8%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

8 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.0%
Nebraska:  4.4%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Curtis, Nebraska in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Curtis to the number of sex offenders is 341 to 1.

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

Curtis:  1.9% ($881)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (201.6 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (579.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Maywood, NE (2.4 miles ), Moorefield, NE (2.7 miles) , Stockville, NE (3.1 miles) , Wellfleet, NE (3.7 miles) , Farnam, NE (4.1 miles ), Eustis, NE (5.0 miles ), Gothenburg, NE (5.3 miles ), Hayes Center, NE (5.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 3 buildings, average cost: $64,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $125,000

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Latitude: 40.63 N, Longitude: 100.51 W

Area code: 308

Curtis household income distribution Curtis home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +36 (+4.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (21%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (18%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Rail transportation (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Warehousing and storage (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (29%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (16%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Food processing workers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Waiters and waitresses (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Child care workers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5%)



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Curtis-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Nebraska state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.1 miles away from the Curtis city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/18/1975, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.2 miles away from the city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


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

On 11/13/2001 at 01:56:13, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 46.9 miles away from Curtis center
On 4/16/2007 at 06:50:31, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, 2.6 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 12.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/30/1990 at 00:06:24, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Curtis:
  • GOTHENBURG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; GOTHENBURG, NE)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 30 miles; MCCOOK, NE)
  • TRI VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM (about 31 miles; CAMBRIDGE, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Curtis, NE

Airports located in Curtis:
College/University in Curtis:
  • NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF TECHNICAL AGRICULTURE (Full-time enrollment: 232; Location: 404 East 7th; Public; Website: NCTA.UNL.EDU)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Curtis:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 77 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,588)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 107 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 137 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 176 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 181 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 201 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 201 miles; CHADRON, NE; FT enrollment: 2,144)
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Library in Curtis:
  • KLYTE BURT MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $16,952; Location: 316 CENTER AVENUE; 13,652 books; 219 audio materials; 595 video materials; 38 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Curtis: Frontier County Sheriffs Office (A), Curtis Fire Department (B), Klyte Burt Memorial Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Curtis include: Saint James Catholic Church (A), United Methodist Church (B), United Church of Christ (C), Baha'i Faith (D), Berean Fundamental Church (E), Vineyard Faith Fellowship Church (F), Saint Johns Lutheran Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Hotel: Hi-Line Motel (323 Center Avenue).

 

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

CURTIS, CITY OF (Population served: 791, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-05-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-05-2004), St Public Notif received (AUG-30-2004)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  57.7%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.4%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  21.1%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  8.8%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Curtis, NE


44 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
3 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


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


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Banks with branches in Curtis (2009 data):
  • Curtis State Bank: at 301 Center Avenue, branch established on 1910-12-20. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $27.2 mil, Deposits: $22.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Curtis Bancorporation, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (87%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Religion statistics for Curtis

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchVineyard USAOther religions
Adherents35.0%34.7%16.8%7.3%6.2%
Congregations9.1%36.4%9.1%9.1%36.4%
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.


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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,229
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,316
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$49
Sewerage 0$0 1$49
Parks and Recreation 1$2,550$30,6007$10,111
Water Supply 2$15,427$92,5621$344
Electric Power 0$0 1$49
Local Libraries 0$0 4$1,053
Totals for Government 3$17,977$71,90817$14,200



Curtis government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Parks & Recreation: $17,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $159,000
  • Current Operations - Parks & Recreation: $75,000
    Police Protection: $41,000
    Regular Highways: $40,000
    Central Staff Services: $28,000
    Fire Protection: $27,000
    Financial Administration: $22,000
    Welfare - Other: $10,000
    General Public Buildings: $4,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $16,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $17,000
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000
    Welfare - Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $130,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $66,000
    All Other: $32,000
    General Support: $28,000
  • Tax - Property: $155,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $85,000

7.94% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,387 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.94%
Nebraska average:  7.03%

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


9.66% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,387 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.66%
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 Dawson County, NE  1.56% ($28,067 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Curtis:
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., 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)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Curtis:
  • KICX-FM (96.1 FM; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KRKU (98.5 FM; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KRVN-FM (93.1 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KPNE-FM (91.7 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • KJLT-FM (94.9 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KIOD (105.3 FM; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: AUSTIN MCCOOK LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Curtis:
  • KPNE-TV (Channel 9; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KNOP-TV (Channel 2; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KWNB-TV (Channel 6; HAYES CENTER, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA)
  • K30FV (Channel 30; CAMBRIDGE, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 4.3 Miles East Of U.S. #83, 5.2 Miles Northwest, Call Sign: KNKN651
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/15/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: James W Strand
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • .96 Km Nw Of Ctr Of Town, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.7 m, Overall height: 65.3 m
    Registrant: Curtis Telephone Company, 102 Center Ave, Curtis, NE 69025-0008, Phone: (308) 367-8600
  • Jerri L Janjua, 2 Miles Northeast Of Maywood, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 95.7 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Daniel D Rupp, 800 Block Of N Center Ave, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, , Licensee ID: L00018498
    Registrant: County Of Frontier, 111 W 1st Street, Curtis, NE 69025, Phone: (308) 367-4411
  • Frank DiRico, 510 W. 6th., Type: Tower, Structure height: 56.3 m, Overall height: 57.3 m
    Registrant: Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • 1 Mi South Of, Call Sign: KZP882
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.655 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/23/1996, Expiration Date: 08/27/2001, Cancelation Date: 10/29/2001
    Registrant: Maywood Co Op, Maywood, NE 69038, Phone: (308) 362-4243
  • 5 3/4 Mi N & 1 1/2 Mi West, Call Sign: WQW969
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/29/2000, Expiration Date: 11/07/2005, Cancelation Date: 01/07/2006
    Registrant: Schick, Don W:schick, D Kathryn, Rt 1 Box 110, Curtis, NE 69025

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: N0OYN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00434797
    Grant Date: 12/18/2001, Expiration Date: 12/18/2011
    Registrant: Dean L Cosgrove, 510 Center Ave., Curtis, NE 69025
  • Call Sign: W0DP, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 11/28/1995, Expiration Date: 11/28/2005, Cancelation Date: 10/15/2002
    Registrant: Donald P Wilkinson, Curtis, NE 69025
  • Call Sign: WA0ECS, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00728561
    Grant Date: 11/19/2003, Expiration Date: 02/15/2014, Certifier: Carey A Walton
    Registrant: Carey A Walton, Curtis, NE 69025
  • Call Sign: WB0QGB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01248175
    Grant Date: 02/21/2007, Expiration Date: 02/21/2017
    Registrant: Dale T Nutt, Rt. 1 Box 70, Curtis, NE 69025


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 5
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 14269 , Serial Number: 18-7409059, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 02/06/1974
    Registrant (Individual): Roger Andersen, Rr 3 Box 142, Curtis, NE 69025
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-200 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 56390 , Serial Number: 28R-7335431, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 08/17/1973
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jerry Renard, Rr 1 Box 42, Curtis, NE 69025, Other Owners: Nancy Renard
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6704Q , Serial Number: 220B, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 03/17/1977
    Registrant (Corporation): Meyer Flying Service Inc, Po Box 232, Curtis, NE 69025
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6773Q , Serial Number: 283B, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 06/24/1977
    Registrant (Corporation): Meyer Flying Service Inc, Po Box 232, Curtis, NE 69025
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7603W , Serial Number: 28-1562, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 02/04/1964
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas E Brown, Po Box 131, Curtis, NE 69025


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