Gilead, Nebraska

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Population in 2019: 38 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.0%
 
Males: 23  (60.5%)
Females: 15  (39.5%)
Median resident age:

40.8 years
Nebraska median age:

36.8 years

Zip code: 68362

Estimated median household income in 2019: $58,854 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Gilead:

$58,854
NE:

$63,229

Estimated per capita income in 2019: $51,219 (it was $15,321 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $48,994 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Gilead:

$48,994
NE:

$172,700

Mean prices in 2019: all housing units: $45,476; detached houses: $45,168
March 2019 cost of living index in Gilead: 71.0 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (44.4%), Czech (22.2%), Irish (22.2%), American (11.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/26/1903

Elevation: 1550 feet

Land area: 0.07 square miles.

Population density: 558 people per square mile   (low).

Gilead, Nebraska map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2019: $813 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2019: $406 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (60.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (509.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Alexandria, NE (2.7 miles ),
Reynolds, NE (2.7 miles),
Hebron, NE (3.0 miles ),
Hubbell, NE (3.2 miles),
Belvidere, NE (3.3 miles),
Mahaska, KS (3.4 miles),
Fairbury, NE (3.5 miles ),
Narka, KS (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 40.15 N, Longitude: 97.42 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 402

Distribution of median household income in Gilead, NE in 2019
Distribution of house value in Gilead, NE in 2019

Gilead satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

1.8%
Nebraska:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+8.1%).

Average climate in Gilead, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Gilead-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 113% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.6 miles away from the Gilead village center .

On 5/22/2004, a category F4 tornado 12.9 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 38 people and caused $160 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gilead-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 452% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 258.7 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 321.1 miles away from the city center
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 124.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 199.1 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 262.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 149.7 miles away from Gilead center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Thayer County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gilead topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Gilead:

  • HEARTLAND HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; HEBRON, NE)
  • THAYER COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; HEBRON, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gilead:

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 60 miles; Lincoln, NE; Full-time enrollment: 20,817)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 62 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 63 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Central Community College (about 72 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Kansas State University (about 80 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 97 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Bellevue University (about 105 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)

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Birthplace of: Glenn Presnell - Football player and coach.

Thayer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

68.8%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gilead:

Marital status in Gilead, NE
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 65.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 34.1%

For population 25 years and over in Gilead:

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2019
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2019
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.0
Nebraska average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gilead, NE (based on Thayer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,47417
Evangelical Protestant2,22415
Catholic4502
None80-
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: 4
Here:

7.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Thayer County:

11.60 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Thayer County:

23.19 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.2%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Thayer County:

29.5%
State:

28.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$664
Totals for Government 0$0 5$664

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $268,000 ($7052.63)
    Regular Highways: $20,000 ($526.32)
    Central Staff Services: $12,000 ($315.79)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($236.84)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($52.63)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $50,000 ($1315.79)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($263.16)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($210.53)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($157.89)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($131.58)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($105.26)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($26.32)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $10,000 ($263.16)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $39,000 ($1026.32)

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

  • Charges - Other: $141,000 ($3710.53)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($210.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($78.95)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $43,000 ($1131.58)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $67,000 ($1763.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($210.53)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($131.58)
    Other: $1,000 ($26.32)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($131.58)

Gilead government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($157.89)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($52.63)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($52.63)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,000 ($78.95)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gilead:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGMT (1310 AM; 1 kW; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gilead:

  • KUTT (99.5 FM; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • K202CJ (88.3 FM; DESHLER, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KQIQ (88.3 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Gilead:

  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOLN (Channel 10; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.6mTotal length
  • 1,355Total average daily traffic
  • 98Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,751Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Gilead, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2018
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Gilead, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • ROBERT L ROBESKI, 1.5 Mi Wsw (Lat: 40.146111 Lon: -97.443333), Type: 95.0, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Cli Towers Inc., Amps@modex.Com, , Novel-ty, Phone: (440) 338-8121
  • Edward G Roach, 1.5 Mi Wsw (Lat: 40.146111 Lon: -97.443333), Type: 95.0, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670
  • James R Pracker, 1.5 Mi Wsw (Lat: 40.146111 Lon: -97.443333), Type: 95.0, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670
  • Michael Umano, Front Avenue (Lat: 40.145917 Lon: -97.417139), Type: 47.2, Structure height: 31169 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1111
  • Michael Umano, Front Avenue (Lat: 40.145917 Lon: -97.417139), Type: 47.2, Structure height: 31169 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1111
  • Jon Becker, Front Avenue (Lat: 40.145917 Lon: -97.417139), Type: 47.2, Structure height: 31169 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1111
  • 1.5 Mi Wsw (Lat: 40.146111 Lon: -97.443333), Type: 95.0, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: Communication Leasing Inc, Amps@modex.Com, , Novel-ty, Phone: (440) 338-8121

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1.5 Mi Wsw Of Gilead Ne (Lat: 40.146111 Lon: -97.443361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 95 m, Call Sign: WPPW500,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/2000, Expiration Date: 02/10/2010, Cancellation Date: 04/03/2010, Certifier: Charles P Oden Sr, Registrant: Nebraska Radio Telephone System Inc, 3120 O Street Suite B, Lincoln, NE 68510, Fax: (402) 476-3918

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • GILEAD, Front Avenue (Lat: 40.145917 Lon: -97.417139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: WRFB987, Licensee ID: L00000450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/28/2020, Expiration Date: 01/28/2030, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1220 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-6767, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gilead, NE
  • 52.4%Utility gas
  • 38.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gilead, NE
  • 100.0%Electricity


Gilead 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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