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Farnam, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 177 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -20.6%
Males: 77  (43.9%)
Females: 100  (56.1%)
Median resident age:

37.3 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 69029.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,182 (it was $24,327 in 2000)
Farnam:

$43,182
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,994 (it was $11,959 in 2000)

Farnam village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $78,559 (it was $35,800 in 2000)
Farnam:

$78,559
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $81,360; detached houses: $80,594

Median gross rent in 2022: $479.

March 2022 cost of living index in Farnam: 72.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.9%
(24.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Farnam, NE (2022)
    • 16092.5%White alone
    • 116.4%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Farnam, Nebraska as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Farnam is 138 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (28.3%), Dutch (5.4%), English (5.4%), Swedish (5.4%), Danish (4.3%), American (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1886

Elevation: 2726 feet

Land area: 0.67 square miles.

Population density: 263 people per square mile   (very low).

Farnam, Nebraska map

5 residents are foreign born (2.9% Latin America).

This village:

2.9%
Nebraska:

7.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Farnam village:

1.5% ($530)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (185.6 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (578.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Moorefield, NE (3.1 miles),
Eustis, NE (3.2 miles ),
Willow Island, NE (3.8 miles),
Stockville, NE (3.9 miles),
Gothenburg, NE (4.0 miles ),
Cozad, NE (4.0 miles ),
Curtis, NE (4.1 miles ),
Elwood, NE (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.71 N, Longitude: 100.22 W

Area code: 308

Distribution of median household income in Farnam, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Farnam, NE in 2022
Farnam satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +35 (+18.6%).
Most common industries in Farnam, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.3%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.4%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Machinery (7.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (18.2%)
  • Health care (18.2%)
  • Educational services (15.9%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Farnam, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (11.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Social scientists and related workers (4.5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.5%)

Average climate in Farnam, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Farnam, Nebraska average temperatures Farnam, Nebraska average precipitation Farnam, Nebraska humidity Farnam, Nebraska wind speed Farnam, Nebraska snowfall Farnam, Nebraska sunshine Farnam, Nebraska clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Farnam-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Nebraska state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2007, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the Farnam village center injured 2 people.

On 4/20/1954, a category F3 tornado 9.8 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Farnam-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 431% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 593.9 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 111.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 345.3 miles away from Farnam center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 300.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 404.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 302.8 miles away from Farnam center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dawson County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Farnam topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Farnam:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 59 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 98 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 136 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Northeast Community College (about 174 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Barton County Community College (about 178 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 185 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 188 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)

Library in Farnam:

  • FARNAM PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,549; Location: 308 MAIN STREET; 6,105 books; 740 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 20 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 37 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Farnam: Farnam (A), Farnam Rescue Squad (B), Farnam Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Farnam include: United Methodist Church (A), Nazarene Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Farnam Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Dawson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

FARNAM, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 215, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-09-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-09-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-21-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-16-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-16-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-27-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-13-2011), St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-17-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-17-2011), St Public Notif received (NOV-04-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-20-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-20-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-23-2006), St Public Notif received (NOV-13-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2007)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In OCT-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-20-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-20-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-23-2006), St Public Notif received (NOV-13-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2007)
  • 3 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In FEB-2014, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-07-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-07-2014), St Public Notif received (APR-02-2014)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2013, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-25-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-25-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-09-2013)
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.9%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Farnam (2011 data):

  • First State Bank: at 222 Main Street, branch established on 1904/07/26. Info updated 2009/02/26: Bank assets: $45.7 mil, Deposits: $30.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Nebraska Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Farnam:

Marital status in Farnam, NE
  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 61.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Farnam:

  • High school or higher: 86.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 46.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Farnam, NE (based on Dawson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,65019
Catholic4,9495
Evangelical Protestant3,84132
Other7793
None9,107-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Dawson County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Dawson County:

5.70 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Dawson County:

6.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.1%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.1%
State:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.0%
State:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.0%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Farnam:

47.5%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.3
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Farnam:

23.0%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

14.2%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

42.0%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

54.3%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Farnam:

77.5%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Farnam, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$1,853$22,2360$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$295
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,814
Totals for Government 1$1,853$22,2363$2,109

Farnam government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $40,000 ($225.99)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $41,000 ($231.64)
    Water Utilities: $40,000 ($225.99)
    Sewerage: $28,000 ($158.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000 ($112.99)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($96.05)
    Financial Administration: $13,000 ($73.45)
    Police Protection: $9,000 ($50.85)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($33.90)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($28.25)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($16.95)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($11.30)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $16,000 ($90.40)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $86,000 ($485.88)

Farnam government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $47,000 ($265.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($84.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($5.65)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($90.40)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $61,000 ($344.63)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $31,000 ($175.14)
    General Local Government Support: $11,000 ($62.15)
  • Tax - Property: $28,000 ($158.19)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,000 ($67.80)

Farnam government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,000 ($39.55)

Strongest AM radio stations in Farnam:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KAMI (1580 AM; 1 kW; COZAD, NE; Owner: VECTO RADIO, INC.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KOOQ (1410 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ 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.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Farnam:

  • KAMI-FM (104.5 FM; COZAD, NE; Owner: VECTO RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN-FM (93.1 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KICX-FM (96.1 FM; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Farnam:

  • K30FV (Channel 30; CAMBRIDGE, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • K28GC (Channel 28; GOTHENBURG, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 17.5mTotal length
  • 5,000Total average daily traffic
  • 652Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,456Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Farnam, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Farnam, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Farnam)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Co Op Elevator (Lat: 40.707778 Lon: -100.216528), Call Sign: KIK729,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.9000 MHz, 39.9800 MHz, Grant Date: 01/02/2013, Expiration Date: 09/11/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/12/2022, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • 3 Mi W 1 Mi N (Lat: 40.716667 Lon: -100.209028), Call Sign: KJR779, Licensee ID: L00577579,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.930 MHz, Grant Date: 10/18/2002, Expiration Date: 01/06/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2013, Registrant: Lester Gaibler, Hc 70 Box 77, Farnam, NE 69029

  • 4.5 Mi E (Lat: 40.707778 Lon: -100.126528), Call Sign: WZU751, Licensee ID: L00115116,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.490 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/1999, Expiration Date: 02/10/2004, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2004, Registrant: Lloyd H Walker, 75066 Rd 413, Farnam, NE 69029

  • Substation Jct Hwy 47 & 23 (Lat: 40.701389 Lon: -100.178194), Structure height: 11 m, Call Sign: WPDI265,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.210 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/2013, Expiration Date: 10/05/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2023, Registrant: Platte Valley Communications Of Kearney, Inc, 2215 Ave I, Kearney, NE 68848, Phone: (308) 237-9512, Fax: (308) 236-5728, Email:

  • MOBILE, Lat: 40.753056 Lon: -100.158750, Call Sign: WRVQ765,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.300 MHz, Grant Date: 12/23/2022, Expiration Date: 12/23/2032, Certifier: Adam Grabenstein, Registrant: Platte Valley Communications, 2215 Ave I, Kearney, NE 68848, Phone: (308) 237-9512, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Farnam Elevator, Lat: 40.703556 Lon: -100.216472, Type: Mast, Structure height: 45.4 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: WQLR294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Steven T Koller, Registrant: Arapahoe Telephone Company, 524 Nebraska Ave, Arapahoe, NE 68922, Phone: (308) 962-7298, Fax: (308) 962-5373, Email:

  • Farnam Elevator, Lat: 40.703556 Lon: -100.216472, Type: Mast, Structure height: 45.4 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: WQLR294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Steven T Koller, Registrant: Arapahoe Telephone Company, 524 Nebraska Ave, Arapahoe, NE 68922, Phone: (308) 962-7298, Fax: (308) 962-5373, Email:

  • Farnam Elevator, Lat: 40.703556 Lon: -100.216472, Type: Mast, Structure height: 45.4 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: WQLR294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Steven T Koller, Registrant: Arapahoe Telephone Company, 524 Nebraska Ave, Arapahoe, NE 68922, Phone: (308) 962-7298, Fax: (308) 962-5373, Email:

  • Farnam Elevator, Lat: 40.703556 Lon: -100.216472, Type: Mast, Structure height: 45.4 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: WQLR294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Steven T Koller, Registrant: Arapahoe Telephone Company, 524 Nebraska Ave, Arapahoe, NE 68922, Phone: (308) 962-7298, Fax: (308) 962-5373, Email:

  • FARNAM, 75107 Drive 408 (Lat: 40.716056 Lon: -100.214333), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQMK741,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2020, Expiration Date: 09/07/2030, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Most common first names in Farnam, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George673.5 years
Charles576.6 years
Fred579.0 years
John473.5 years
William486.4 years
Frank371.6 years
Lena382.3 years
Lois377.0 years
Russell372.3 years
Richard381.3 years
Most common last names in Farnam, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Lehman483.0 years
Widick490.3 years
Edson478.0 years
Williams489.8 years
Wilcox474.2 years
Heath486.5 years
Craig383.7 years
Hess379.0 years
Hopkins386.0 years
Thompson384.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Farnam, NE
  • 71.4%Utility gas
  • 20.6%Electricity
  • 4.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Farnam, NE
  • 47.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.6%Electricity
  • 21.1%Utility gas


Farnam compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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