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Dawson County

Population in 2011: 171. Population change since 2000: -23.3%
Males: 81  (47.4%)
Females: 90  (52.6%)

Median resident age:  46.8 years
Nebraska median age:  43.7 years

Zip codes: 69029.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $31,760 (it was $24,327 in 2000)
Farnam:

$31,760
Nebraska:

$47,357
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,940

Farnam village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $50,680 (it was $35,800 in 2000)
Farnam:

$50,680
Nebraska:

$123,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $61,460; Detached houses: $67,486; Mobile homes: $15,262

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  • White alone - 148 (86.5%)
  • Hispanic - 15 (8.8%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 6 (3.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.6%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.6%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Farnam: 75.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (26.9%), United States (12.6%), Irish (12.1%), English (8.5%), Swedish (8.1%), French (6.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1886

Elevation: 2726 feet

Land area: 0.67 square miles.

Population density: 255 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Farnam:

  • High school or higher: 84.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Farnam village:

  • Never married: 17.9%
  • Now married: 65.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 3.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Nebraska:  4.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $725 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $843 (1.4%)
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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 ), 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 ), Maywood, NE (4.7 miles ).

Latitude: 40.71 N, Longitude: 100.22 W

Area code: 308

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.2%
Nebraska:

3.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +35 (+18.6%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (37%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Other services, except public administration (15%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Utilities (7%)
  • Manufacturing (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (32%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (13%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Manufacturing (10%)
  • Information (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (16%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (11%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Social scientists and related workers (5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Farnam-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 97% 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 near 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 49.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/20/2002 at 04:29:40, a magnitude 3.5 (3.3 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.8 miles away from Farnam 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 28.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/18/1990 at 02:47:03, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dawson County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Snows: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Farnam:

  • GOTHENBURG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; GOTHENBURG, NE)
  • COZAD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; COZAD, NE)
  • TRI-COUNTY AREA HOSPITAL DISTRICT (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; LEXINGTON, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Farnam, NE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Farnam:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 59 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,780)
  • Central Community College (about 98 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 2,632)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 136 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 4,978)
  • Northeast Community College (about 174 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 185 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,702)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 189 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 6,591)
  • Wayne State College (about 197 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)

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)

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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
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  PM10

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 19.4. This is significantly better than average.
City:

19.4
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 20.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

20.9
U.S.:

22.1

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

FARNAM, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 204, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-26-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-26-1997), St Public Notif received (OCT-02-1997)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1996, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-24-1996), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-24-1996), St Public Notif received (JAN-03-1997)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and SEP-08-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-14-2000), St Compliance achieved (SEP-08-2000)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 15.5%
(9.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.3 people
Nebraska:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  64.9%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  2.1%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Farnam, NE


Farnam compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic 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.
  • 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 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.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Farnam travel time to work - commute
Farnam mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (60%)
  • Electricity (30%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (8%)
  • Wood (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Dawson County Nebraska:


2008 Presidential Election results in Dawson County Nebraska:
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Religion statistics for Farnam (based on Dawson County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 89.13%
Here89.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEvangelical Free Church of AmericaLutheran Church
Adherents47.3%13.2%11.4%5.3%5.1%
Congregations9.4%13.2%9.4%9.4%5.7%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristAssemblies of GodLDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents5.0%4.4%1.8%1.6%4.9%
Congregations7.5%9.4%7.5%1.9%26.4%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This 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:
Here:

8.1%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.1%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dawson County:

17.0%
Nebraska:

12.9%

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$1,020
Streets and Highways 1$2,053$24,6360$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$269
Totals for Government 1$2,053$24,6363$1,289

Farnam government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $27,000 ($157.89)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $56,000 ($327.49)
    Water Utilities: $51,000 ($298.25)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($111.11)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($46.78)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($35.09)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($35.09)
    Fire Protection: $4,000 ($23.39)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($5.85)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($5.85)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $28,000 ($163.74)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.85)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $15,000 ($87.72)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($70.18)
    General Public Building: $2,000 ($11.70)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $32,000 ($187.13)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $50,000 ($292.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $32,000 ($187.13)
    Highways: $24,000 ($140.35)
    General Support: $2,000 ($11.70)
  • Tax - Property: $23,000 ($134.50)
    NEC: $15,000 ($87.72)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $71,000 ($415.20)

6.46% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,244 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.46%
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 Buffalo County, NE  0.44% ($25,684 average AGI)
from Hidalgo County, TX  0.35% ($13,333)
from Lincoln County, NE  0.30% ($23,769)


7.59% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,495 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.59%
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  0.91% ($27,177 average AGI)
to Lancaster County, NE  0.72% ($28,127)
to Lincoln County, NE  0.56% ($28,857)

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; 11 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
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 4 meters (13ft)
Total average daily traffic: 235
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 225


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • LORI DAWSON, 75107 Drive 408 (Lat: 40.716056 Lon: -100.214333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20006-1816, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Co Op Elevator (Lat: 40.707778 Lon: -100.216528), Call Sign: KIK729, Licensee ID: L00566455
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.9000 MHz, 39.9800 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/05/2002, Expiration Date: 09/11/2012
    Registrant: Farnam, Village Of, Farnam, NE 69029, Phone: (308) 569-2367
  • 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
    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, Licensee ID: L00059021
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.210 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/23/2003, Expiration Date: 10/05/2013
    Registrant: Dawson County Public Power, 300 S Washington, Lexington, NE 68850, Phone: (308) 324-2386


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 9
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - Farnam


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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

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