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Gosper County

Population in 2011: 54. Population change since 2000: -20.6%
Males: 32  (59.3%)
Females: 22  (40.7%)

Median resident age:  51.5 years
Nebraska median age:  43.7 years

Zip code: 68976

Estimated median household income in 2009: $27,443 (it was $40,625 in 2000)
Smithfield:

$27,443
Nebraska:

$47,357
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,984

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $54,491 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Smithfield:

$54,491
Nebraska:

$123,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $65,836; Detached houses: $67,144; Townhouses or other attached units: $81,533; Mobile homes: $31,174

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  • White alone - 51 (94.4%)
  • Two or more races - 2 (3.7%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (1.9%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Smithfield: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (48.5%), Danish (13.2%), Irish (8.8%), French (5.9%), United States (5.9%), Swedish (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2545 feet

Land area: 0.16 square miles.

Population density: 327 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Smithfield:

  • High school or higher: 79.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Smithfield village:

  • Never married: 10.2%
  • Now married: 74.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 3.4%

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: $560 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $286 (0.5%)

Smithfield satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (161.6 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (561.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Elwood, NE (2.5 miles ), Bertrand, NE (2.6 miles ), Loomis, NE (3.7 miles ), Lexington, NE (3.8 miles ), Overton, NE (4.0 miles ), Eustis, NE (4.1 miles ), Atlanta, NE (4.5 miles) , Arapahoe, NE (4.5 miles ).

Latitude: 40.57 N, Longitude: 99.74 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 308

Smithfield household income distribution Smithfield home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

2.1%
Nebraska:

3.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +15 (+28.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (67%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (33%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (0%)
  • Retail trade (64%)
  • Manufacturing (27%)
  • Health care and social assistance (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)


Average climate in Smithfield, Nebraska

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Tornado activity:

Smithfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 139% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1993, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.5 miles away from the Smithfield village center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/20/1954, a category F3 tornado 14.6 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Smithfield-area historical earthquake activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/13/2001 at 01:56:13, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 46.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/20/2002 at 04:29:40, a magnitude 3.5 (3.3 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.2 miles away from Smithfield center
On 5/30/1991 at 22:07:44, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from the city 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 52.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/18/1990 at 02:47:03, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.6 miles away from Smithfield center
On 4/17/2003 at 17:31:59, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.1 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 Gosper County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Smithfield topographic map

Birthplace of: Bob DeFruiter - Football player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Smithfield:

  • TRI-COUNTY AREA HOSPITAL DISTRICT (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; LEXINGTON, NE)
  • PHELPS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; HOLDREGE, NE)
  • COZAD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; COZAD, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Smithfield, NE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Smithfield:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 36 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,780)
  • Central Community College (about 75 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 2,632)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 120 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 4,978)
  • Northeast Community College (about 159 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 161 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,702)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 165 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 6,591)
  • Wayne State College (about 183 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)

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Notable locations in Smithfield: Agri Co-op Elevator (A), Smithfield (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Smithfield: Saint John Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Gosper County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 17.7. This is significantly better than average.
City:

17.7
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 19.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

19.1
U.S.:

22.1


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.1%

Average household size:
This village:  2.2 people
Nebraska:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  64.0%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Smithfield compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (57%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Wood (11%)
  • Utility gas (7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (7%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Gosper County Nebraska:


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


Religion statistics for Smithfield (based on Gosper County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 84.69%
Here84.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchOther
Adherents25.8%25.7%25.6%11.6%11.3%
Congregations20.0%20.0%20.0%20.0%20.0%
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
Gosper County:

5.06 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

10.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

5.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.1%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Gosper County:

28.6%
Nebraska:

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 5$100
Totals for Government 0$0 5$100

Smithfield government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $3,000 ($55.56)
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $5,000 ($92.59)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($74.07)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($74.07)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($74.07)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($55.56)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($18.52)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($18.52)
    Fire Protection: $1,000 ($18.52)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $40,000 ($740.74)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $40,000 ($740.74)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $3,000 ($55.56)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($18.52)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $30,000 ($555.56)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $12,000 ($222.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($166.67)
    All Other: $7,000 ($129.63)
    General Support: $1,000 ($18.52)
  • Tax - Property: $6,000 ($111.11)
    NEC: $2,000 ($37.04)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $8,000 ($148.15)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($55.56)

9.30% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,919 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.30%
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 Dawson County, NE  2.01% ($31,563 average AGI)


10.86% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,932 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.86%
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 Dawson County, NE  2.96% ($35,875 average AGI)
to Lancaster County, NE  1.23% ($33,900)

Strongest AM radio stations in Smithfield:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KAMI (1580 AM; 1 kW; COZAD, NE; Owner: VECTO RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KUVR (1380 AM; 1 kW; HOLDREGE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Smithfield:

  • KRVN-FM (93.1 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLNE-FM (88.7 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KRNY (102.3 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KQKY (105.9 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KAMI-FM (104.5 FM; COZAD, NE; Owner: VECTO RADIO, INC.)
  • KMTY (97.7 FM; HOLDREGE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Smithfield:

  • KLNE-TV (Channel 3; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • K55AF (Channel 55; COZAD, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)

Smithfield fatal accident list:

Jul 13, 1984 04:30 PM, 23, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total average daily traffic: 470
Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic: 470


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • ROBERT BEIZER, 4.5 Mi N & 2 Mi E (Lat: 40.634444 Lon: -99.697778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 92 m, Licensee ID: L00036388
    Registrant: Koln Kgin Inc Dba , 40 And W St, Lincoln, NE 68503, Phone: (402) 467-4321
  • 4.5 Mi N & 2 Mi E (Lat: 40.634444 Lon: -99.697778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 92 m, Licensee ID: L00036388
    Registrant: Koln Kgin Inc Dba , 40 And W St, Lincoln, NE 68503, Phone: (402) 467-4321

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 1 Mi S .5 Mi E (Lat: 40.557778 Lon: -99.730111), Call Sign: KNAH728
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.300 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/05/1996, Expiration Date: 02/12/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2001
    Registrant: Randall Hock, 43344 Rd 740, Smithfield, NE 68976, Phone: (308) 472-5235
  • 2 1/4 Mi W & 1 Mi N (Lat: 40.602222 Lon: -99.774833), Call Sign: KTN559, Licensee ID: L00502689
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.580 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/18/2002, Expiration Date: 02/23/2013
    Registrant: Gary D Schroeder, Smithfield, NE 68976, Phone: (308) 785-2341
  • Substation 78-6 1 Mi N & 1/2 Mi E (Lat: 40.579167 Lon: -99.733722), Call Sign: KNFL373, Licensee ID: L00059021
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.210 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2002, Expiration Date: 05/06/2012
    Registrant: Dawson County Public Power District, Lexington, NE 68850
  • C G 19.3 2.5 Mi E (Lat: 40.569444 Lon: -99.689278), Call Sign: WCF534, Licensee ID: L00077795
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/27/1997, Expiration Date: 04/27/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/11/2000
    Registrant: Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District, Holdrege, NE 68949-0740, Phone: (308) 995-8601
  • E65-20.9, 6.5km East Of (Lat: 40.568556 Lon: -99.665833), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 1.8 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPYX524
    Assigned Frequencies: 171.125 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/21/2003, Expiration Date: 11/21/2013, Certifier: Don D Kraus
    Registrant: The Central Nebraska Public Power And Irrigation District, 415 Lincoln Street, Holdrege, NE 68949-0740, Phone: (308) 995-8601, Fax: (308) 995-5705, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, W Edge Hwy 23 (Lat: 40.571111 Lon: -99.743444), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WNTC407
    Assigned Frequencies: 954.700 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/20/2000, Expiration Date: 04/25/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/31/2010
    Registrant: Phone: (308) 995-8626

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: FRANZEN DENNIS P RALLY 3B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 20952 , Serial Number: 25608, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 10/07/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Dennis P Franzen, 43251 Road 740, Smithfield, NE 68976
  • Aircraft: FRANZEN DENNIS P CHALLENGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503DCSI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2558Q , Serial Number: C12-0495-1334, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 10/07/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Dennis P Franzen, 43251 Road 740, Smithfield, NE 68976

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