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Garden County

Population in 2011: 226. Population change since 2000: -19.9%
Males: 110  (49.1%)
Females: 116  (50.9%)

Median resident age:  58.4 years
Nebraska median age:  43.7 years

Zip codes: 69147.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $31,246 (it was $19,191 in 2000)
Lewellen:

$31,246
Nebraska:

$47,357
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,270

Lewellen village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $48,620 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Lewellen:

$48,620
Nebraska:

$123,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $56,421; Detached houses: $60,028; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $130,496; Mobile homes: $13,445

Median gross rent in 2009: $475.

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  • White alone - 208 (92.9%)
  • Hispanic - 10 (4.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 4 (1.8%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.4%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.4%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Lewellen: 74.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (38.7%), Irish (20.6%), English (10.6%), Scotch-Irish (4.6%), Swedish (4.6%), United States (4.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3315 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 633 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lewellen:

  • High school or higher: 79.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lewellen village:

  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 41.3%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 20.1%
  • Divorced: 16.5%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.7%
Nebraska:  4.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $613 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $555 (1.2%)
Lewellen satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (138.8 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Aurora, CO (180.0 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (659.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Oshkosh, NE (3.4 miles ), Big Springs, NE (4.3 miles ), Brule, NE (4.6 miles ), Chappell, NE (4.8 miles ), Julesburg, CO (4.9 miles ), Ogallala, NE (5.1 miles ), Cisco, NE (5.2 miles) , Lodgepole, NE (5.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 41.33 N, Longitude: 102.15 W

Area code: 308

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

3.4%
Nebraska:

3.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -23 (-7.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (31%)
  • Finance and insurance (20%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Manufacturing (3%)
  • Health care and social assistance (31%)
  • Finance and insurance (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Information (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (22%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Financial managers (4%)
  • Registered nurses (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Top executives (3%)

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Average climate in Lewellen, Nebraska

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Tornado activity:

Lewellen-area historical tornado activity is below Nebraska state average. It is 21% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.2 miles away from the Lewellen village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/15/1980, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 3.6 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lewellen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1998 at 16:26:38, a magnitude 3.4 (3.1 MB, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 99.6 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 47.1 miles away from Lewellen 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 88.7 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 Garden County (5) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

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

  • GARDEN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; OSHKOSH, NE)
  • OGALLALA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 29 miles away; OGALLALA, NE)
  • PERKINS COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 39 miles away; GRANT, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Lewellen, NE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lewellen:

  • Laramie County Community College (about 139 miles; Cheyenne, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,121)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 149 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 9,984)
  • Aims Community College (about 152 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 2,152)
  • Colorado State University (about 163 miles; Fort Collins, CO; FT enrollment: 22,884)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 166 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 4,780)
  • University of Wyoming (about 179 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 9,610)
  • Front Range Community College (about 182 miles; Westminster, CO; FT enrollment: 6,905)

Public elementary/middle school in Lewellen:

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Library in Lewellen:

  • LEWELLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $5,362; Location: 208 MAIN STREET; 1,528 books; 20 state licensed databases)

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Notable locations in Lewellen: Farmers Elevator (A), Garden County Fairgrounds (B), Js Otter Creek Resort (C), Wallesen Grain Company Incorporated Elevator (D), Lewellen (E), Lewellen Public Library (F), Lewellen Volunteer Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lewellen include: United Methodist Church (A), Wesleyan Church Annex (B), Grace Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Gander Inn Motel (105 Church).

 
Garden County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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

THE OREGON TRAIL TRADING POST, LLC (Population served: 300, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 11.4%
(10.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 50.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  1.7 people
Nebraska:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  40.8%
Whole state:  65.6%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lewellen, NE


27 people in nursing homes

Lewellen compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage 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 Lewellen (2011 data):

  • Bank of Lewellen: Bank Of Lewellen at 302 Main Street, branch established on 1905/10/05. Info updated 2008/05/16: Bank assets: $21.2 mil, Deposits: $15.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Lewellen National Corp.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Lewellen travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (68%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Wood (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Garden County Nebraska:


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

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 70.03%
Here70.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic Church The Wesleyan ChurchOther
Adherents31.2%24.7%18.6%14.8%10.7%
Congregations15.4%15.4%15.4%15.4%38.5%
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: 1
Garden County:

5.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Garden County:

10.95 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

16.42 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.9%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Garden County:

29.0%
State:

28.0%

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$835
Streets and Highways 1$1,854$22,2480$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$181
Totals for Government 1$1,854$22,2482$1,016

Lewellen government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $34,000 ($150.44)
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000 ($22.12)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $42,000 ($185.84)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $66,000 ($292.04)
    Parks & Recreation: $22,000 ($97.35)
    Police Protection: $17,000 ($75.22)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($57.52)
    Fire Protection: $11,000 ($48.67)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($44.25)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($8.85)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $36,000 ($159.29)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($22.12)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $17,000 ($75.22)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($53.10)
    Fire Protection: $5,000 ($22.12)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $252,000 ($1115.04)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $29,000 ($128.32)
    General Support: $14,000 ($61.95)
    All Other: $7,000 ($30.97)
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $27,000 ($119.47)
    Property: $23,000 ($101.77)
    NEC: $20,000 ($88.50)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $69,000 ($305.31)

6.24% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,633 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.24%
Nebraska average:

7.03%

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



6.36% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,440 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.36%
Nebraska average:

7.41%

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


Strongest AM radio stations in Lewellen:

  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KNEB (960 AM; 5 kW; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: PANHANDLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOOQ (1410 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lewellen:

  • KADL (102.9 FM; IMPERIAL, NE; Owner: IMPERIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATION)
  • K206BD (89.1 FM; JULESBURG, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Lewellen:

  • K11KC (Channel 11; LEWELLEN, NE; Owner: VILLAGE OF LEWELLEN)
  • K68BS (Channel 7; LEWELLEN, NE; Owner: MOFFAT COUNTY)
  • K21CY (Channel 21; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: NORTH PLATTE TELEVISION, INC.)

Lewellen fatal accident list:

Apr 11, 1994 07:15 PM, 26, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Nov 8, 1979 11:35 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1



FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • Frank DiRico, 19980 Road 48 (Lat: 41.337778 Lon: -102.136972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m
    Registrant: Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:
  • Frank DiRico, 19980 Road 48 (Lat: 41.337778 Lon: -102.136972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m
    Registrant: Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:
  • James E McDonald, Road 48 And Road 199a (Lat: 41.337694 Lon: -102.140972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f2-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
  • James E McDonald, Road 48 And Road 199a (Lat: 41.337694 Lon: -102.140972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f2-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
  • Jerri L Janjua, Road 48 And Road 199a (Lat: 41.337694 Lon: -102.140972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: N0WDQ, Licensee ID: L00328699
    Grant Date: 12/23/2002, Expiration Date: 03/23/2013
    Registrant: Ellwood J Sharpe, 23 Hillside Acres, Lewellen, NE 69147
  • Call Sign: W0VNP
    Grant Date: 02/09/1995, Expiration Date: 02/09/2005, Cancellation Date: 02/10/2007
    Registrant: Bertram E Martin, Lewellen, NE 69147
  • Call Sign: WD0AOR, Licensee ID: L00872242
    Grant Date: 06/03/2004, Expiration Date: 06/03/2014
    Registrant: Robert D Lammers, 211 Carey, Lewellen, NE 69147
  • Call Sign: KI4AXT, Licensee ID: L00702684
    Grant Date: 06/18/2003, Expiration Date: 06/18/2013, Certifier: Peter Christman
    Registrant: Peter Christman, 209 Fairman St., Lewellen, NE 69147

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9688P , Serial Number: 18-7509032, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/1975
    Registrant (Corporation): Grace Land & Cattle Co, Po Box 326, Lewellen, NE 69147


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 17
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Lewellen


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lewellen, NE

Most common first names in Lewellen, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1579.9 years
James975.4 years
Anna892.8 years
William780.3 years
Grace680.8 years
Charles685.5 years
Fred682.8 years
Harold680.5 years
Mary580.4 years
George477.3 years
Most common last names in Lewellen, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mccormick978.9 years
Roberts981.4 years
Johnson874.9 years
Orr776.1 years
Eggers687.0 years
Clark590.0 years
Bairn579.0 years
Wilson583.0 years
Brown583.4 years
Miller582.4 years

Lewellen on our top lists:

  • #28 on the list of "Top 100 cities with declining populations from 2000 to 2008"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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