Nelson, Nebraska
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Population change since 2000: -21.8%
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| Males: 231 |  (50.5%) |
| Females: 228 |  (49.5%) |
| Median resident age: | 55.9 years |
| Nebraska median age: | 37.2 years |
Zip codes: 68961.
| Nelson: | $55,268 |
| NE: | $66,817 |
Estimated per capita income in 2021: $38,350 (it was $17,221 in 2000)
Nelson city income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $67,084 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
| Nelson: | $67,084 |
| NE: | $204,900 |
Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $83,561; detached houses: $84,286
Median gross rent in 2021: $574.
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Nelson, NE
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- 39794.5%White alone
- 133.1%Hispanic
- 30.7%Black alone
Races in Nelson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Nelson, Nebraska as of August 16, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Nelson is 174 to 1.
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Ancestries: German (46.5%), American (17.1%), Irish (9.4%), English (7.1%), Czech (3.5%), Danish (3.5%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Incorporated on 05/11/1883
Elevation: 1700 feet
Land area: 0.81 square miles.
Population density: 567 people per square mile (low).
4 residents are foreign born
| This city: | 1.0% |
| Nebraska: | 7.4% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $799 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $592 (1.0%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE 
(84.4 miles , pop. 225,581).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (516.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Nearest cities:
Nora, NE (2.4 miles),
Oak, NE (3.0 miles),
Ruskin, NE (3.3 miles),
Deweese, NE (3.3 miles),
Lawrence, NE (3.4 miles ),
), Edgar, NE (3.6 miles ),
), Hardy, NE (3.9 miles)
Latitude: 40.20 N, Longitude: 98.07 W
Area code: 402
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2020: 1 building, cost: $150,000
- 2000: 1 building, cost: $140,000
| Here: | 2.0% |
| Nebraska: | 2.0% |
- Public administration (15.8%)
- Health care (12.8%)
- Educational services (10.3%)
- Utilities (7.0%)
- Construction (6.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
- Utilities (13.3%)
- Public administration (11.9%)
- Construction (10.5%)
- Educational services (10.5%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
- Paper (4.9%)
- Truck transportation (4.9%)
- Health care (25.4%)
- Public administration (20.0%)
- Educational services (10.0%)
- Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
- Finance & insurance (4.6%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.1%)
- Social assistance (3.1%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
- Top executives (5.9%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
- Farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
- Top executives (7.7%)
- Farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.7%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.7%)
- Registered nurses (4.6%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
- Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.6%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
Average climate in Nelson, Nebraska
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Nelson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 125% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.9 miles away from the Nelson city center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 5/10/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.7 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Nelson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 457% 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 268.4 miles away from Nelson 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 99.4 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 330.7 miles away from Nelson center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 204.1 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 259.1 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 150.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Nuckolls County (17) is near the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Nelson:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nelson:
- Central Community College (about 51 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 65 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 84 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
- Southeast Community College Area (about 87 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 87 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
- Kansas State University (about 106 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
- Fort Hays State University (about 115 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
Public high school in Nelson:
- LAWRENCE/NELSON SECONDARY SCH (Students: 119, Location: 850 S NEVADA, Grades: 7-12)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Nelson: Farmers Union Cooperative Association Elevator (A), Harbine Park Campground (B), Nuckolls County Courthouse (C), Nuckolls County Sheriffs Office (D), Nelson Public Library (E), Nelson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Services (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Nelson include: Seventh Day Adventist Church (A), Nelson Community United Church of Christ (B), Church of Christ (C), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Nelson include: North Park (1), Harbine Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Hotel: Ox Bow Motel (422 North Main Street).
Court: County Offices - County Court (150 South Main Street).
Drinking water stations with addresses in Nelson and their reported violations in the past:
NELSON, CITY OF (Population served: 488, Groundwater):Past health violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-03-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-03-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-06-2013)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-20-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-20-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-30-2013)
- MCL, Acute (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-20-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-20-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-30-2013)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-01-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-01-2008), St Public Notif received (DEC-23-2008)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-26-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-26-2007), St Public Notif received (MAY-09-2007)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-30-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-30-2007), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2007)
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.0 people |
| Nebraska: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 58.8% |
| Whole state: | 64.8% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 6.2% |
| Whole state: | 6.0% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
- Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Banks with branches in Nelson (2011 data):
- Commercial Bank: at Fourth And Main (S.W. Corner), branch established on 1894/04/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $29.2 mil, Deposits: $23.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: C L C Enterprises, Inc.
For population 15 years and over in Nelson:
- Never married: 28.7%
- Now married: 56.3%
- Separated: 0.2%
- Widowed: 4.5%
- Divorced: 10.2%
For population 25 years and over in Nelson:
- High school or higher: 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
- Unemployed: 3.2%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.3 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 7.6 |
| Nebraska average: | 11.6 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Nelson, NE (based on Nuckolls County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 1,395 | 8 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 808 | 8 |
| Catholic | 739 | 4 |
| Other | 3 | - |
| None | 1,555 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 3
| Nuckolls County: | 6.64 / 10,000 pop. |
| Nebraska: | 2.60 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
| Nuckolls County: | 6.64 / 10,000 pop. |
| Nebraska: | 4.83 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
| Here: | 8.86 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 7.76 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Nuckolls County: | 9.7% |
| Nebraska: | 7.9% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Here: | 27.7% |
| State: | 28.0% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Nuckolls County: | 8.7% |
| Nebraska: | 12.9% |
Health and Nutrition:
Healthy diet rate:
| Nelson: | 55.1% |
| Nebraska: | 48.9% |
Average overall health of teeth and gums:
| Here: | 52.1% |
| State: | 45.5% |
Average BMI:
| Nelson: | 28.6 |
| Nebraska: | 28.6 |
People feeling badly about themselves:
| This city: | 20.5% |
| Nebraska: | 21.4% |
People not drinking alcohol at all:
| Here: | 10.6% |
| Nebraska: | 10.5% |
Average hours sleeping at night:
| Here: | 7.0 |
| Nebraska: | 6.8 |
Overweight people:
| Nelson: | 36.9% |
| State: | 33.5% |
General health condition:
| Nelson: | 58.6% |
| Nebraska: | 55.6% |
Average condition of hearing:
| This city: | 75.7% |
| Nebraska: | 78.2% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Nelson, NE Residents
| 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 | 1 | $3,352 | $40,224 | 10 | $3,523 |
| Water Supply | 1 | $2,129 | $25,548 | 0 | $0 |
| Electric Power | 1 | $5,732 | $68,784 | 0 | $0 |
| Local Libraries | 0 | $0 | 3 | $2,512 | |
| Parks and Recreation | 0 | $0 | 1 | $1,091 | |
| Solid Waste Management | 0 | $0 | 4 | $3,112 | |
| Totals for Government | 3 | $11,213 | $44,852 | 18 | $10,238 |
Nelson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):
- Construction - Electric Utilities: $200,000 ($435.73)
Sewerage: $192,000 ($418.30)
Water Utilities: $139,000 ($302.83)
Solid Waste Management: $55,000 ($119.83)
Gas Utilities: $26,000 ($56.64)
General - Other: $25,000 ($54.47)
Regular Highways: $8,000 ($17.43)
Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($4.36)
Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($2.18)
Libraries: $1,000 ($2.18)
- Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $611,000 ($1331.15)
Regular Highways: $136,000 ($296.30)
Water Utilities: $101,000 ($220.04)
Sewerage: $83,000 ($180.83)
Parks and Recreation: $57,000 ($124.18)
Solid Waste Management: $46,000 ($100.22)
Police Protection: $34,000 ($74.07)
Central Staff Services: $33,000 ($71.90)
Financial Administration: $25,000 ($54.47)
Gas Utilities: $23,000 ($50.11)
Local Fire Protection: $22,000 ($47.93)
Libraries: $19,000 ($41.39)
General - Other: $15,000 ($32.68)
General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($10.89)
- General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($13.07)
- Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $121,000 ($263.62)
Police Protection: $105,000 ($228.76)
Water Utilities: $100,000 ($217.86)
Regular Highways: $95,000 ($206.97)
Electric Utilities: $73,000 ($159.04)
Local Fire Protection: $67,000 ($145.97)
Parks and Recreation: $63,000 ($137.25)
Libraries: $21,000 ($45.75)
Gas Utilities: $3,000 ($6.54)
General - Other: $1,000 ($2.18)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $569,000 ($1239.65)
Nelson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):
- Charges - Sewerage: $138,000 ($300.65)
Solid Waste Management: $35,000 ($76.25)
Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($28.32)
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $161,000 ($350.76)
Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.18)
- Revenue - Electric Utilities: $819,000 ($1784.31)
Water Utilities: $152,000 ($331.15)
Gas Utilities: $27,000 ($58.82)
- State Intergovernmental - Highways: $74,000 ($161.22)
General Local Government Support: $41,000 ($89.32)
- Tax - Property: $65,000 ($141.61)
General Sales and Gross Receipts: $40,000 ($87.15)
Nelson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):
- Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $194,000 ($422.66)
Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $150,000 ($326.80)
Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($98.04)
Nelson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $55,000 ($119.83)
Strongest AM radio stations in Nelson:
- KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
- 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)
- KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KRFS (1600 AM; 1 kW; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
- WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KHAS (1230 AM; 1 kW; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: KHAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
- KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Nelson:
- KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
- KRFS-FM (103.9 FM; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KHNE-FM (89.1 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
- KRGI-FM (96.5 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
TV broadcast stations around Nelson:
- KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
- KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
- KHNE-TV (Channel 29; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 29Number of bridges
- 148ft / 45.3mTotal length
- 4,995Total average daily traffic
- 613Total average daily truck traffic
- 6,433Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 91930-1939
- 11940-1949
- 41970-1979
- 91980-1989
- 21990-1999
- 22000-2009
- 22010-2019
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Nelson)FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
70 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
3- 10 N Park St (Lat: 40.204167 Lon: -98.059778), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPRH500,
Assigned Frequencies: 458.187 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2015, Expiration Date: 09/22/2025, Certifier: Bob Byrkit, Registrant: Pierce Electronics, 1970 V Road, Mankato, KS 66956, Phone: (785) 378-3158, Fax: (785) 378-3403, Email: - Nelson City Water Tower (Lat: 40.300000 Lon: -98.064222), Call Sign: KAB421,
Assigned Frequencies: 153.635 MHz, 153.650 MHz, Grant Date: 10/01/2011, Expiration Date: 12/16/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/19/2022, Registrant: Platte Valley Comm Of Hastings, 300 West J Street, Hastings, NE 68901, Phone: (402) 463-7077, Fax: (402) 463-0450, Email: - MOBILES, Lat: 40.161278 Lon: -98.028083, Call Sign: WRAE219,
Assigned Frequencies: 160.095 MHz, Grant Date: 10/23/2017, Expiration Date: 10/23/2027, Certifier: Parrish Frahm, Registrant: Pierce Electronics, 1970 V Road, Mankato, KS 66956, Phone: (785) 378-3158, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)FCC Registered Paging Towers:
1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
4- Call Sign: KN0YNE, Licensee ID: L00243016, Grant Date: 11/03/1997, Expiration Date: 11/03/2007, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2002, Registrant: Paul E Buresh, 137 W 4th, Nelson, NE 68961
- Call Sign: WB0DTZ, Grant Date: 02/22/1994, Expiration Date: 02/22/2004, Cancellation Date: 02/23/2006, Registrant: Richard D Flower Sr, 24 S Nevada St, Nelson, NE 68961
- Call Sign: WD0AVL, Licensee ID: L01388594, Grant Date: 06/01/2018, Expiration Date: 07/07/2028, Certifier: Steven D Troudt, Registrant: Steven D Troudt, 578 S Porter, Nelson, NE 68961
- Call Sign: K0YNE, Previous Call Sign: KN0YNE, Licensee ID: L00243016, Grant Date: 04/25/2012, Expiration Date: 05/04/2022, Certifier: Paul E Buresh, Registrant: Paul E Buresh, 137 W 4th, Nelson, NE 68961
FAA Registered Aircraft:
1- Aircraft: KOLB AIRCRAFT CO TWINSTAR (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
N-Number: 2671E, N2671E, N-2671E, Serial Number: KB3020, Certificate Issue Date: 12/19/2016
Registrant (Individual): Don E Mosley, 170 W 1st, Nelson, NE 68961
Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/29/1960, Exported to: Canada
| Most common first names in Nelson, NE among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| John | 14 | 75.7 years |
| Mary | 12 | 89.5 years |
| William | 12 | 83.4 years |
| Anna | 11 | 86.2 years |
| Henry | 8 | 83.5 years |
| Alice | 8 | 90.1 years |
| Frank | 8 | 85.6 years |
| Ralph | 7 | 86.7 years |
| Edna | 7 | 83.6 years |
| James | 7 | 68.9 years |
| Most common last names in Nelson, NE among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Wehrman | 16 | 79.3 years |
| Meyer | 14 | 88.7 years |
| Farver | 9 | 76.0 years |
| Jensen | 9 | 81.3 years |
| Reeve | 9 | 74.6 years |
| Anderson | 7 | 79.0 years |
| Smith | 7 | 73.5 years |
| Schleif | 7 | 79.7 years |
| Adamson | 6 | 81.2 years |
| Flower | 6 | 72.5 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 60.0%Utility gas
- 27.9%Electricity
- 9.1%Other fuel
- 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 1.2%Wood
- 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 94.4%Utility gas
- 5.6%Electricity
Nelson 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 significantly above state average.
- House age above state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.