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Webster County

Population in July 2007: 210. Population change since 2000: -13.5%
 

Males: 103  (49.4%)
Females: 107  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  47.2 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 68942.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $27,136 (it was $20,250 in 2000)
Guide Rock:  $27,136
Nebraska:  $47,085

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $27,797 (it was $18,600 in 2000)
Guide Rock:  $27,797
Nebraska:  $122,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $35,800; Detached houses: $37,121; Townhouses or other attached units: $24,601; Mobile homes: $5,000

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Races in Guide Rock:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.8%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)

2008 cost of living index in Guide Rock: 68.7 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (33.1%), Irish (25.3%), English (17.1%), United States (12.2%), French (5.7%), Czech (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1661 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 416 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Guide Rock

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Guide Rock village

  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 46.3%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.8%
Nebraska:  4.4%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in early 2007.

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

Guide Rock:  1.7% ($310)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (101.0 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (510.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Cowles, NE (3.0 miles) , Red Cloud, NE (3.2 miles ), Burr Oak, KS (3.8 miles ), Superior, NE (3.8 miles ), Lawrence, NE (3.9 miles ), Nelson, NE (4.1 miles ), Esbon, KS (4.3 miles) , Webber, KS (4.3 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 40.07 N, Longitude: 98.33 W

Area code: 402

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Population change in the 1990s: -45 (-15.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (19%)
  • Construction (19%)
  • Repair and maintenance (19%)
  • Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (9%)
  • Warehousing and storage (9%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (23%)
  • Health care (20%)
  • Social assistance (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Transportation equipment (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (15%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (15%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (13%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)



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Guide Rock-area historical tornado activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 208% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.7 miles away from the Guide Rock village center injured 8 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1964, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 33.1 miles away from the village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Guide Rock:
  • WEBSTER SOUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; RED CLOUD, NE)
  • BRODSTONE MEMORIAL NUCKOLLS CO HOSP (about 15 miles; SUPERIOR, NE)
  • JEWELL COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; MANKATO, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Guide Rock, NE

Airports located in Guide Rock: See detailed data for Airports located in Guide Rock, NE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Guide Rock:
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,730)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 67 miles; KEARNEY, NE; FT enrollment: 5,588)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 99 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 101 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 103 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 112 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 119 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
Library in Guide Rock:
  • AULD-DOUDNA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $9,493; Location: 155 WEST GRANT; 10,892 books; 1 audio materials; 50 video materials; 11 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Guide Rock: Guide Rock (A), Farmers Union Cooperative Company Elevator (B), Elys Incorporated Elevator (C), Auld-Doudna Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Guide Rock: Republican Pawnee Village Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

 

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

GUIDE ROCK, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 250, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-26-2005), St Public Notif received (NOV-21-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-03-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-13-2005), St Public Notif requested (OCT-13-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-13-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2000 and JUN-2000, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-04-2000), St Public Notif requested (MAY-04-2000), St Public Notif received (MAY-04-2000), St Compliance achieved (JAN-01-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-19-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-19-1999), St Public Notif received (AUG-25-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-07-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-07-1998), St Public Notif received (OCT-14-1998), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-10-1998), St Compliance achieved (JUN-07-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-18-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-18-1998), St Public Notif received (SEP-30-1998), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-10-1998), St Compliance achieved (JUN-07-1999)
  • 2 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-01-1994 and SEP-19-1996, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-25-1996), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-25-1996), St Compliance achieved (SEP-19-1996)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and DEC-16-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-23-1994), St Compliance achieved (DEC-16-1994)

Average household size:
This village:  1.8 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  52.6%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  17.8%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  5.1%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Guide Rock, NE



Guide Rock 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 significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Guide Rock (2009 data):
  • The Guide Rock State Bank: at 401 University Avenue, branch established on 1906-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $30.5 mil, Deposits: $27.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in Webster County Nebraska:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (8%)
  • Wood (5%)


Religon statistics for Guide Rock

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther religions
Adherents32.3%24.9%13.7%13.5%15.6%
Congregations31.3%18.8%12.5%6.3%31.3%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,215
Streets and Highways 1$1,624$19,4880$0
Welfare 0$0 1$763
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$403
Local Libraries 0$0 1$253
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$96
Totals for Government 1$1,624$19,4885$2,730



Guide Rock government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $39,000
    Sewerage: $10,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $52,000
    Central Staff Services: $26,000
    Financial Administration: $20,000
    Water Utilities: $20,000
    Welfare - Other: $12,000
    Sewerage: $6,000
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000
    General Public Buildings: $4,000
    Police Protection: $1,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $28,000
    Interest Earnings: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $154,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $25,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000
    All Other: $15,000
    General Support: $13,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $27,000
    NEC: $14,000
    Property: $14,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $69,000

5.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,847 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.16%
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 Adams County, NE  1.07% ($23,867 average AGI)


6.56% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,108 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.56%
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 Adams County, NE  1.91% ($26,444 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Guide Rock:
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • 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.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRFS (1600 AM; 1 kW; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Guide Rock:
  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KRFS-FM (103.9 FM; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQKY (105.9 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Guide Rock:
  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 4 meters (13ft)
Total costs: $121,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,100
Total average daily truck traffic: 83
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 1,485

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 3 Mi W 3 Mi N Jct N, Call Sign: KNAR755, Licensee ID: L01094453
    Assigned Frequencies : 157.680 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/15/2005, Expiration Date: 01/02/2016
    Registrant: Lyle C Orcutt, 855 Rd 1700, Red Cloud, NE 68970, Phone: (402) 845-6210
  • Bnsf Mp 36.50 Lester Jct, Type: Pole, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 18 m, Call Sign: WPQH802
    Assigned Frequencies : 161.385 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/17/2005, Expiration Date: 07/20/2015, Certifier: Robert C Leedham
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4568, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • Supr Crtland Diversion Dam Ne .25 Sesct 7t1nb9w 2 Mi W 1400 S 1400 W, Call Sign: KAN446, Licensee ID: L00030697
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.190 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/08/2004, Expiration Date: 06/08/2014
    Registrant: Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District No 2, Courtland, KS 66939, Phone: (785) 374-4514

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KA0QMQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01233477
    Grant Date: 01/11/2007, Expiration Date: 02/07/2016, Certifier: Curt L Jensen
    Registrant: Curt L Jensen, 1021 Road 2400, Guide Rock, NE 68942


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA R182 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 111 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 736XG , Serial Number: R18200785, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 12/18/1978
    Registrant (Individual): John D Ord, Rr 1 Box 72, Guide Rock, NE 68942


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 10
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Guide Rock


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