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Boyd County

Population in July 2007: 472. Population change since 2000: -11.8%
 

Males: 200  (42.5%)
Females: 272  (57.5%)

Median resident age:  41.5 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 68777.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,373 (it was $28,636 in 2000)
Spencer:  $38,373
Nebraska:  $47,085

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $48,420 (it was $32,400 in 2000)
Spencer:  $48,420
Nebraska:  $122,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $52,967; Detached houses: $53,657; Townhouses or other attached units: $59,746; Mobile homes: $19,375

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Races in Spencer:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Spencer: 70.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (46.6%), Czech (17.6%), Swedish (11.1%), English (10.9%), Irish (9.6%), United States (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1891

Elevation: 1685 feet

Land area: 0.52 square miles.

Population density: 900 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Spencer

  • High school or higher: 85.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 10.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Spencer village

  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 59.7%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 14.7%
  • Divorced: 4.9%

6 residents are foreign born

This village:  1.1%
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:

Spencer:  1.6% ($504)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)

Spencer satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (109.3 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (176.9 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (567.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Bristow, NE (2.5 miles) , Butte, NE (2.8 miles ), Anoka, NE (2.9 miles) , Gross, NE (2.9 miles) , Lynch, NE (3.5 miles ), Fairfax, SD (3.8 miles) , Pickstown, SD (4.0 miles) , Marty, SD (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 42.87 N, Longitude: 98.70 W

Area code: 402

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Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+1.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (23%)
  • Truck transportation (16%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (23%)
  • Health care (18%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Top executives (3%)
  • Religious workers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Child care workers (4%)



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Spencer-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1962, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.8 miles away from the Spencer village center .

On 5/21/1962, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.1 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Birthplace of: Scott Connot - 2005 NFL player (Kansas City Chiefs, born: Jun 24, 1981).


Hospitals/medical centers near Spencer:
  • NIOBRARA VALLEY HOSPITAL CORP (about 15 miles; LYNCH, NE)
  • WAGNER COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CAH (about 24 miles; WAGNER, SD)
  • WEST HOLT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; ATKINSON, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Spencer, NE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Spencer:
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 87 miles; NORFOLK, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,732)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 90 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 97 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 127 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 139 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 141 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 142 miles; KEARNEY, NE; FT enrollment: 5,588)
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Public elementary/middle school in Spencer:
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Library in Spencer:
  • SPENCER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,900; Location: 110 WEST MAIN STREET; 8,660 books; 4 audio materials; 2 video materials; 6 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Spencer: Spencer Park - Fairgrounds Campground (A), Farmers Union Cooperative Company Elevator (B), Spencer Township Library (C), Spencer Police Department (D), Spencer Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Spencer include: Immanuel Lutheran Church (A), Our Saviours Lutheran Church (B), United Methodist Church (C), Wesleyan Church (D), Saint Marys Catholic Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Hotels: Skyline Motel (RR 2 Box 93), Olive Branch (RR 2 Box 93).

 

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

BOYD CO. RWD #2 (Population served: 534, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-20-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-20-2002), St Public Notif received (SEP-23-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-04-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-04-1999), St Public Notif received (JAN-07-1999), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-23-1999)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In NOV-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-24-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-24-1998), St Public Notif received (NOV-26-1998), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-23-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-24-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-24-1998), St Public Notif received (NOV-26-1998), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-23-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-16-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-16-1998), St Public Notif received (NOV-19-1998), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-23-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-06-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-06-1998), St Public Notif received (OCT-15-1998), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-23-1999)

Average household size:
This village:  2.4 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  62.2%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  2.6%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  13.9%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  5.6%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Spencer, NE



Spencer 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 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 significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Spencer (2009 data):
  • Butte State Bank: 425 Hillcrest Boulevard Branch at 425 Hillcrest Boulevard, branch established on 2006-02-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $47.8 mil, Deposits: $41.3 mil, headquarters in Butte, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Butte State Company
  • Spencer State Bank: at Main Street, branch established on 1922-12-10. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $18.2 mil, Deposits: $16.1 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in Boyd County Nebraska:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (39%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (33%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (22%)
  • Wood (5%)


Religon statistics for Spencer

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchOther religions
Adherents43.0%13.2%12.0%10.1%21.8%
Congregations21.1%15.8%10.5%15.8%36.8%
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
Financial Administration 1$1,685$20,2201$29
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$70
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,923$35,0760$0
Police - Other 1$236$2,8320$0
Firefighters 1$386$4,6320$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,436$17,2320$0
Welfare 1$276$3,3120$0
Solid Waste Management 1$246$2,9520$0
Sewerage 1$800$9,6000$0
Parks and Recreation 1$764$9,1682$407
Water Supply 1$1,173$14,0760$0
Transit 1$379$4,5481$230
Local Libraries 1$491$5,8921$602
Other and Unallocable 1$1,071$12,8521$14
Totals for Government 13$11,866$10,9537$1,352



Spencer government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $136,000
    Parks & Recreation: $17,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $352,000
    Parks & Recreation: $78,000
    Sewerage: $75,000
    Regular Highways: $66,000
    Water Utilities: $60,000
    Solid Waste Management: $33,000
    Central Staff Services: $22,000
    Financial Administration: $17,000
    Police Protection: $16,000
    Fire Protection: $11,000
    General - Other: $9,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $160,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $156,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $248,000
    Interest Earnings: $10,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $11,000
    Police Protection: $10,000
    Fire Protection: $6,000
    General - Other: $3,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
    Sewerage: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $479,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $100,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $41,000
    All Other: $41,000
    General Support: $21,000
  • Tax - NEC: $136,000
    Property: $51,000
    Total General Sales: $12,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $249,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000

2.97% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,458 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  2.97%
Nebraska average:  7.03%

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


6.22% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,596 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.22%
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 Spencer:
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBRX (1350 AM; 1 kW; O'NEILL, NE; Owner: RANCHLAND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)


TV broadcast stations around Spencer:
  • K57BX (Channel 57; LAKE ANDES, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Jerri L Janjua, S 1/2, Ne 1/4, Sec. 34-T34n-R12w, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.9 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Michael J Umano, 48952 900th Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m
    Registrant: Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 7
  • 1 Blk S South St W Side Us 281, Call Sign: KNCZ200
    Assigned Frequencies : 47.0800 MHz, 47.1600 MHz, 47.2000 MHz, 47.2400 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/18/2012
    Registrant: State Of Nebraska Department Of Roads, Lincoln, NE 68509-4759, Phone: (402) 479-4371, Email:
  • Thayer St & Us Hwy 281, Call Sign: KNFP458, Licensee ID: L00056596
    Assigned Frequencies : 39.8200 MHz, 39.9000 MHz, 39.9800 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/23/2002, Expiration Date: 05/26/2012
    Registrant: Spencer, Village Of, Spencer, NE 68777, Phone: (402) 589-1130
  • 32n Range 11 W Section 6 Nw 1/4, Type: Building, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WPKH775
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.390 MHz, 173.210 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/22/2005, Expiration Date: 09/27/2015, Certifier: Richard D Nielsen
    Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4550, Fax: (913) 390-4550
  • 8 1/2 Mi N On 281 2 1/2 Mi W N Side Of Rd, Call Sign: KNFE370
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/14/1997, Expiration Date: 05/13/2002, Cancelation Date: 09/15/2002
    Registrant: John M Schulte, Rr 1 Box 35d, Spencer, NE 68777, Phone: (402) 775-2550
  • Nppd Power Plant Near Hwy 281 1 Mi Se, Call Sign: KAA565, Licensee ID: L00003451
    Assigned Frequencies : 47.9600 MHz, 48.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/20/2003, Expiration Date: 06/13/2013
    Registrant: Nebraska Public Power District, York, NE 68467, Phone: (402) 362-6681
  • 4 Km N Of Spencer On 281, Type: Upole, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: KNHC218
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.237 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/20/1996, Expiration Date: 06/20/2001, Cancelation Date: 08/26/2001, Certifier: Hal Weakly
    Registrant: Micro Comm Inc, 6980 W 153rd St, Overland Park, KS 66223, Fax: (913) 681-2753
  • Type: Building, Call Sign: WPTM725
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.300 MHz, 456.300 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/31/2001, Expiration Date: 10/31/2011, Certifier: Jason E Goesch
    Registrant: Walker, Jerry, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Beach, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: WB0NFI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00951628
    Grant Date: 12/14/2004, Expiration Date: 12/14/2014, Certifier: Hal L Weakly
    Registrant: Hal L Weakly, 89936 492nd Ave, Spencer, NE 68777
  • Call Sign: KC0HMN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00220793
    Grant Date: 03/22/2000, Expiration Date: 03/22/2010, Certifier: Jason E Goesch
    Registrant: Jason E Goesch, 49174 905th Road, Spencer, NE 68777
  • Call Sign: KC0ZZX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01259128
    Grant Date: 03/20/2007, Expiration Date: 03/20/2017, Certifier: Megan L Goesch
    Registrant: Megan L Goesch, 49174 905th Rd, Spencer, NE 68777


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-135 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2487A , Serial Number: 18-1956, Year manufactured: 1952, Airworthiness Date: 09/23/1955
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Gary D Hoffman, 90085 Prairie Rd, Spencer, NE 68777, Other Owners: Michael G Hoffman
  • Aircraft: MAULE M-4-220C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6V 350 SERIES (235 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 40656 , Serial Number: 2170C, Year manufactured: 1973
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Harry E Prouty, Rural Route 2, Spencer, NE 68777, Other Owners: Rosemary Prouty
  • Aircraft: MAULE M-5-210C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 431X , Serial Number: 6186C, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 10/29/1976
    Registrant (Individual): Sheldon C Otto, 89194 Oak Rd, Spencer, NE 68777
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-300 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8927N , Serial Number: 32-40724, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 06/03/1969
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Gary D Hoffman, 90085 Prairie Rd, Spencer, NE 68777, Other Owners: Karen K Hoffman


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