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Hooker County

Population in 2011: 508. Population change since 2000: +3.5%
 

Males: 238  (47.0%)
Females: 270  (53.0%)

Median resident age:  50.9 years
Nebraska median age:  43.7 years

Zip codes: 69152.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $32,292 (it was $26,989 in 2000)
Mullen:

$32,292
Nebraska:

$47,357
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,689

Mullen village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $51,298 (it was $34,500 in 2000)
Mullen:

$51,298
Nebraska:

$123,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $56,868; Detached houses: $60,355; Mobile homes: $34,546

Median gross rent in 2009: $368.

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Mullen races chart
  • White alone - 495 (97.2%)
  • Hispanic - 7 (1.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 4 (0.8%)
  • Two or more races - 3 (0.6%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Mullen: 74.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (35.8%), United States (17.9%), Irish (14.9%), English (14.5%), Czech (4.9%), Danish (4.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3215 feet

Land area: 0.38 square miles.

Population density: 1353 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Mullen:

  • High school or higher: 87.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Mullen village:

  • Never married: 11.7%
  • Now married: 67.5%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

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: $833 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $586 (1.1%)
Mullen satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (178.7 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (242.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (680.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Seneca, NE (3.3 miles) , Thedford, NE (5.0 miles ), Hyannis, NE (6.1 miles ), Halsey, NE (6.4 miles) , Arthur, NE (6.8 miles) , Stapleton, NE (6.9 miles ), Gandy, NE (7.1 miles) , Dunning, NE (7.1 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $130,000

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.04 N, Longitude: 101.05 W

Area code: 308

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

2.7%
Nebraska:

3.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -66 (-11.8%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (33%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (21%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Manufacturing (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (24%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (18%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Information (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Secondary school teachers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)

Work and jobs in Mullen: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Mullen, Nebraska

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Tornado activity:

Mullen-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 25% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 51.2 miles away from the Mullen village center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 5/18/1977, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 21.2 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mullen-area historical earthquake activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 93% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/2003 at 07:32:33, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 81.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/26/1991 at 11:49:15, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 27.6 miles away from Mullen center
On 2/20/1993 at 13:08:10, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/1994 at 02:44:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 61.4 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 28.4 miles away from Mullen center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hooker County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Mullen:

  • CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 60 miles away; VALENTINE, NE)
  • GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 67 miles away; NORTH PLATTE, NE)
  • BROWN COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 71 miles away; AINSWORTH, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Mullen, NE

Airports located in Mullen:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mullen:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 138 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,780)
  • Central Community College (about 160 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 2,632)
  • Northeast Community College (about 188 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 205 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 2,121)
  • Wayne State College (about 207 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)
  • University of South Dakota (about 217 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 5,598)
  • Black Hills State University (about 222 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 2,551)

Public high school in Mullen:

Public elementary/middle school in Mullen:

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Library in Mullen:

  • HOOKER COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $31,941; Location: 102 NORTH CLEVELAND AVENUE; 11,985 books; 12 e-books; 376 audio materials; 175 video materials; 20 state licensed databases; 12 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Mullen: Mullen (A), Mullen Ambulance Service (B), Hooker County Library (C), Hooker County Sheriffs Office (D), Hooker County Courthouse (E), Mullen Volunteer Fire Department (F), Lariat Auditorium (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Mullen include: United Methodist Church (A), Assembly of God Church (B), Saint Josephs Episcopal Church (C), Saint Marys Catholic Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Mullen include: Mullen City Park (1), Swimming Pool Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Sandhills Motel & Canoe Rental (507 Southwest 1 Street).

 
Hooker 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 Mullen that have no violations reported:

  • MULLEN, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 491, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 15.2%

Average household size:
This village:  2.1 people
Nebraska:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  59.9%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  0.8%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Mullen, NE


Mullen 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above 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 below state average.


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Banks with branches in Mullen (2011 data):

  • Bank of the West: Mullen Branch at 106 North West 1st Street, branch established on 1935/12/21. Info updated 2009/11/16: Bank assets: $62,408.3 mil, Deposits: $43,995.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, 647 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
  • NebraskaLand National Bank: Mullen Branch at 101 Northwest First, branch established on 2004/05/17. Info updated 2009/10/20: Bank assets: $400.1 mil, Deposits: $333.8 mil, headquarters in North Platte, NE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Nebraskaland Financial Services, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (78%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Hooker County Nebraska:


2008 Presidential Election results in Hooker County Nebraska:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Mullen (based on Hooker County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 43.68%
Here43.7%
USA50.2%

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Hooker County:

13.72 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Here:

27.43 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

9.6%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Hooker 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 7$2,679
Sewerage 0$0 1$890
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,450
Electric Power 0$0 1$2,553
Totals for Government 0$0 10$7,572

Mullen government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $53,000 ($104.33)
    Sewerage: $35,000 ($68.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($59.06)
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000 ($9.84)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $277,000 ($545.28)
    Solid Waste Management: $57,000 ($112.20)
    Regular Highways: $57,000 ($112.20)
    Water Utilities: $49,000 ($96.46)
    Sewerage: $42,000 ($82.68)
    Parks & Recreation: $23,000 ($45.28)
    Police Protection: $12,000 ($23.62)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($19.69)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($15.75)
    Fire Protection: $8,000 ($15.75)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($3.94)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $23,000 ($45.28)
    Interest Earnings: $12,000 ($23.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $9,000 ($17.72)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($7.87)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($7.87)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($7.87)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($7.87)
    Electric Utilities: $4,000 ($7.87)
    Fire Protection: $2,000 ($3.94)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $903,000 ($1777.56)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $302,000 ($594.49)
    Water Utilities: $75,000 ($147.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $48,000 ($94.49)
    General Support: $20,000 ($39.37)
    All Other: $9,000 ($17.72)
  • Tax - NEC: $112,000 ($220.47)
    Property: $20,000 ($39.37)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $221,000 ($435.04)

8.67% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($14,267 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.67%
Nebraska average:

7.03%

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



6.23% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($15,952 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.23%
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 Mullen:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOOQ (1410 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Mullen fatal accident list:

Jul 17, 1993 02:40 AM, 2, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 1, 1977 04:00 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Mullen)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Mullen, NE)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • MULLEN, Sr97 - 4.8mi W Of (Lat: 42.044139 Lon: -101.136556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WPXD688
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6256.54 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/12/2003, Expiration Date: 03/12/2013, Certifier: Robert Leedham
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • Mullen, At Hwy 92 And Mullen South 4 Mi On Hwy 97 East 1/4 Mi (Lat: 41.985361 Lon: -101.039667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQBS555
    Assigned Frequencies: 959.150 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/06/2004, Expiration Date: 12/06/2014, Certifier: Richard D Nelson
    Registrant: Haggerty Communications Group, 7840 El Cajon Blvd. Suite 401, La Mesa, CA 91941, Phone: (619) 698-9560, Fax: (619) 698-9574, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB0BZO, Licensee ID: L00323881
    Grant Date: 02/10/2001, Expiration Date: 04/02/2011
    Registrant: Terry L Glaze, Mullen, NE 69152
  • Call Sign: KF0Y, Licensee ID: L00420072
    Grant Date: 11/14/2001, Expiration Date: 02/11/2012
    Registrant: Daniel W Osborn, Hc 1 Bx 11, Mullen, NE 69152
  • Call Sign: N0DHA, Previous Call Sign: KA0MJZ, Licensee ID: L00420071
    Grant Date: 11/14/2001, Expiration Date: 02/11/2012
    Registrant: Shirley E Osborn, Hc 1 Box 11, Mullen, NE 69152
  • Call Sign: WA2ERT, Licensee ID: L01313956
    Grant Date: 08/14/2007, Expiration Date: 11/10/2017, Certifier: Clyde E Bonesteel Jr
    Registrant: Clyde E Bonesteel Jr, Mullen, NE 69152


FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Mullen)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 13

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

Most common first names in Mullen, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1479.1 years
William877.3 years
Robert776.4 years
Charles678.0 years
Walter577.7 years
Joe575.4 years
George583.6 years
Ray581.8 years
Gladys581.2 years
Stanley478.8 years
Most common last names in Mullen, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Boyer1682.9 years
Long978.0 years
Simonson974.6 years
Carr777.4 years
Johnson672.8 years
Sexton677.1 years
Phipps583.4 years
Starr592.8 years
Maire577.2 years
Cooley584.0 years

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