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Stella, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 146 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -33.6%
Males: 70  (48.2%)
Females: 76  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

55.5 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68442.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $30,844 (it was $27,159 in 2000)
Stella:

$30,844
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,769 (it was $16,839 in 2000)

Stella village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $76,299 (it was $29,000 in 2000)
Stella:

$76,299
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $82,134; detached houses: $88,026; mobile homes: $13,450
March 2022 cost of living index in Stella: 72.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.4%

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  • Races in Stella, NE (2022)
    • 11381.3%White alone
    • 2518.0%Two or more races
    • 42.9%Hispanic

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Ancestries: English (35.3%), German (21.6%), American (11.8%), Irish (9.8%), Scottish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1882

Elevation: 1010 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 829 people per square mile   (low).

Stella, Nebraska map

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.7%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $926 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $960 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (59.5 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (62.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (436.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Shubert, NE (2.2 miles ),
Verdon, NE (2.6 miles ),
Dawson, NE (2.8 miles ),
Nemaha, NE (3.0 miles),
Humboldt, NE (3.2 miles ),
Barada, NE (3.2 miles),
Salem, NE (3.3 miles),
Auburn, NE (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.23 N, Longitude: 95.77 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 402

Distribution of median household income in Stella, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Stella, NE in 2022
Stella satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Stella, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Utilities (9.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.5%)
  • Utilities (15.8%)
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.0%)
  • Vending machine operators (7.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.3%)
  • Food (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.7%)
  • Health care (15.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Stella, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.8%)

Average climate in Stella, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Stella-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.2 miles away from the Stella village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/28/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.7 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Stella-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 395% 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 270.7 miles away from Stella center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 329.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 227.7 miles away from Stella center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 206.6 miles away from Stella center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 303.8 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 193.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Richardson County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Stella topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Stella:

  • COLONIAL ACRES NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HUMBOLDT, NE)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - AUBURN (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; AUBURN, NE)
  • NEMAHA COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; AUBURN, NE)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY HOME CARE OF SOUTHEAST NE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; AUBURN, NE)
  • FALLS CITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • IN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • KETTER MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)

Operable nuclear power plant near Stella:

  • 13 miles: Cooper in Brownville, NE.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Stella:

  • Highland Community College (about 37 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 48 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 61 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 62 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 63 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 64 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Bellevue University (about 64 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)

Library in Stella:

  • STELLA COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $5,288; Location: 3RD & MAIN STREETS; 4,028 books; 197 audio materials; 202 video materials; 20 state licensed databases; 1 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Stella: Stella Community Library (A), Stella Rural Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Stella include: Grace Bible Fellowship Church (A), Community Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Stella that have no violations reported:

  • SHUBERT, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 220, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

1.9 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

65.4%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Stella (2011 data):

  • Richardson County Bank & Trust Company: 217 North Main Branch at 217 North Main, branch established on 1886/02/01. Info updated 2011/06/24: Bank assets: $99.5 mil, Deposits: $85.0 mil, headquarters in Falls City, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Frontier Holdings, Llc

For population 15 years and over in Stella:

Marital status in Stella, NE
  • Never married: 14.1%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 5.7%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 21.8%

For population 25 years and over in Stella:

  • High school or higher: 95.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Stella, NE (based on Richardson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,31219
Catholic1,6605
Evangelical Protestant1,32211
Other21
None3,067-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Richardson County:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Richardson County:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

10.79 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

8.8%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.9%
State:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Richardson County:

19.6%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

57.3%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Stella:

56.9%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Stella:

28.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Stella:

22.1%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Stella:

7.3%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Stella:

35.8%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

62.3%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.3%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Stella, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$4,089$49,0680$0
Sewerage 0$0 2$662
Local Libraries 0$0 1$101
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,121
Water Supply 0$0 2$662
Totals for Government 1$4,089$49,0686$2,547

Stella government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $100,000 ($684.93)
    Sewerage: $50,000 ($342.47)
    Water Utilities: $40,000 ($273.97)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($89.04)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($82.19)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($68.49)
    Libraries: $4,000 ($27.40)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($13.70)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $108,000 ($739.73)

Stella government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $84,000 ($575.34)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($20.55)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($13.70)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($54.79)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($13.70)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($410.96)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000 ($184.93)
    General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($82.19)
    Other: $2,000 ($13.70)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($150.68)

Stella government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $109,000 ($746.58)

Strongest AM radio stations in Stella:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Stella:

  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)
  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Stella:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 56.3mTotal length
  • 1,975Total average daily traffic
  • 174Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,650Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Stella, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 71930-1939
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Stella, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Michael J Umano, 64301 718 Road (Lat: 40.232111 Lon: -95.765444), Type: 106.6, Overall height: 100.5 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael J Umano, 64301 718 Road (Lat: 40.232111 Lon: -95.765444), Type: 106.6, Overall height: 100.5 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 40.250722 Lon: -95.846222, Call Sign: WRAA913,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.435 MHz, 157.695 MHz, Grant Date: 09/27/2017, Expiration Date: 09/27/2027, Certifier: Randy Bohling, Registrant: First Wireless, Inc., 3511 North 40th Street, Lincoln, NE 68504, Phone: (402) 466-8188, Fax: (402) 466-8237, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • NE-STELLA, 64301 718 Road (Lat: 40.232111 Lon: -95.765472), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WQPI503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6404.79 MHz... (+62 more), Grant Date: 07/12/2022, Expiration Date: 05/29/2032, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Stella WT, Vine St And Main St (Lat: 40.236444 Lon: -95.772306), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WRYT606, Licensee ID: L00004312,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11445.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/2023, Expiration Date: 09/15/2033, Certifier: Raymond Ryan, Registrant: City Of Lincoln, NE Ne-Nrin, 901 West Bond, Lincoln, NE 68521-3667, Phone: (402) 441-8425, Fax: (402) 441-8444, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N0ZRU, Licensee ID: L00151608, Grant Date: 11/15/1994, Expiration Date: 12/21/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/25/2000, Registrant: Gary D Lhamon, Stella, NE 68442

  • Call Sign: W0FHF, Licensee ID: L01111378, Grant Date: 02/23/2016, Expiration Date: 04/23/2026, Certifier: George W Ketner, Registrant: George W Ketner, 708 N Vine St, Stella, NE 68442-0096

  • Call Sign: WB0KIT, Licensee ID: L01109151, Grant Date: 01/24/2006, Expiration Date: 01/24/2016, Cancellation Date: 01/25/2018, Registrant: Robert L Uhri, Stella, NE 68442

  • Call Sign: WB0NKC, Licensee ID: L01445369, Grant Date: 10/10/2018, Expiration Date: 12/10/2028, Certifier: Jacqueline S Uhri, Registrant: Jacqueline S Uhri, 707 Vine, Stella, NE 68442


Most common first names in Stella, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert675.5 years
Harold567.0 years
Charles577.2 years
John587.0 years
James479.7 years
Kenneth470.0 years
Eugene386.6 years
Helen380.0 years
Joseph374.0 years
Richard378.0 years
Most common last names in Stella, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Nelson583.4 years
Stanley573.6 years
Hall484.0 years
Plasters481.3 years
Williams486.5 years
Banks388.3 years
Clark381.0 years
Hill377.7 years
Helmick386.7 years
Lockard374.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Stella, NE
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.2%Electricity
  • 4.5%Other fuel
  • 2.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Stella, NE
  • 87.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Wood


Stella compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income significantly 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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