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Saline County

Population in July 2008: 149. Population change since 2000: -5.7%
 

Males: 73  (49.4%)
Females: 76  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  42.0 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip code: 68453


Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,055 (it was $36,607 in 2000)
Tobias:  $49,055
Nebraska:  $47,085

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,067
Tobias:  $18,067
Nebraska:  $24,174

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $34,522 (it was $23,100 in 2000)
Tobias:  $34,522
Nebraska:  $122,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $36,561; Detached houses: $37,894; Mobile homes: $13,750

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Races in Tobias:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)
  • Korean (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Tobias: 68.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (57.0%), Irish (21.5%), Czech (17.1%), Italian (12.0%), English (8.9%), United States (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1884

Elevation: 1600 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 570 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Tobias

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Tobias village

  • Never married: 8.9%
  • Now married: 66.3%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
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:

Tobias:  2.2% ($500)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (44.0 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (512.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ohiowa, NE (2.5 miles) , Milligan, NE (2.5 miles ), Daykin, NE (2.6 miles) , Western, NE (2.7 miles ), Alexandria, NE (3.5 miles ), Strang, NE (3.6 miles) , Bruning, NE (3.6 miles ), Swanton, NE (3.7 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 40.42 N, Longitude: 97.34 W

Area code: 402

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Population change in the 1990s: +31 (+24.4%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (17%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Metal and metal products (11%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Food and beverage stores (11%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Personal and laundry services (8%)
  • Apparel (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (17%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (11%)
  • Cashiers (11%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (8%)



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Tobias-area historical tornado activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 203% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/2004, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.8 miles away from the Tobias village center killed one person and injured 38 people and caused $160 million in damages.

On 4/25/1957, a category 4 tornado 16.6 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Tobias-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from Tobias center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Tobias:
  • WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; FRIEND, NE)
  • FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; GENEVA, NE)
  • JEFFERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (about 20 miles; FAIRBURY, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Tobias, NE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tobias:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 44 miles; LINCOLN, NE; Full-time enrollment: 19,806)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 46 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 69 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 86 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 10,150)
  • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 5,806)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (about 86 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 2,448)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; FT enrollment: 2,723)
Private elementary/middle school in Tobias:
  • ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 27; Location: R1 BOX 85; Grades: PK - 8)
Library in Tobias:
  • TOBIAS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $800; Location: MAIN STREET; 2,090 books; 60 video materials; 3 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Tobias: Tobias (A), Farmers Co-op Association Elevator (B), Tobias Public Library (C), Tobias Community Historical Museum (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Tobias include: Tobias Community Church (A), Saint Joseph Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Percentage of family households:
This village:  67.7%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  4.3%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.0%


Tobias 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly 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 significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School


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2004 Presidential Election results in Saline County Nebraska:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (74%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (10%)
  • Wood (6%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Other fuel (5%)


Religion statistics for Tobias

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents27.4%23.3%19.0%16.9%13.4%
Congregations19.0%33.3%9.5%19.0%19.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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 1$278
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$238
Water Supply 0$0 1$238
Totals for Government 0$0 3$754



Tobias government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $13,000
    Regular Highways: $11,000
    Central Staff Services: $9,000
    Police Protection: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $7,000
    Fire Protection: $5,000
    General Public Buildings: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $16,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $138,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $16,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000
    General Support: $7,000
    All Other: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $10,000
    NEC: $9,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $26,000

6.82% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,647 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.82%
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 Lancaster County, NE  1.88% ($34,223 average AGI)
from Gage County, NE  0.50% ($24,800)
from Dawson County, NE  0.44% ($25,227)


8.79% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,167 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.79%
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 Lancaster County, NE  3.61% ($30,266 average AGI)
to Gage County, NE  0.75% ($39,842)
to Seward County, NE  0.43% ($38,545)


Strongest AM radio stations in Tobias:
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tobias:
  • KTMX (104.9 FM; YORK, NE; Owner: PRAIRIE STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUTT (99.5 FM; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTGL (92.9 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KUCV (91.1 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KHNE-FM (89.1 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KSLI-FM (104.1 FM; CRETE, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQIQ (88.3 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Tobias:
  • KOLN (Channel 10; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLKN (Channel 8; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KHNE-TV (Channel 29; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • 1.5 Mi N .25 Mi E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 90.5 m
    Registrant: Norris Public Power District, Beatrice, NE 68310, Phone: (402) 223-4038

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Fire Station, Call Sign: KNHP957
    Assigned Frequencies : 453.450 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/29/1998, Expiration Date: 09/14/2003, Cancelation Date: 11/16/2003
    Registrant: City Of Tobias, Tobias, NE 68453
  • Main St & Burlington Rr Tracks, Call Sign: WZZ426, Licensee ID: L00071628
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.625 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2004, Expiration Date: 06/02/2014
    Registrant: Farmers Cooperative, 208 West Depot, Dorchester, NE 68343, Phone: (402) 946-2211

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, Tobias Tower 1 1/2 Mi N & 1/4 Mi E Of, Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: WNEU931
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.412 MHz, 928.412 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/05/2008, Expiration Date: 05/20/2018
    Registrant: Norris Public Power District, 606 Irving Street, Beatrice, NE 68310, Phone: (402) 223-4038, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: BARTELS WILLARD W MINI-COUPE (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 90387 , Serial Number: MC193B, Airworthiness Date: 01/08/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Willard W Bartels, Box 198, Tobias, NE 68453
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 98696 , Serial Number: 18926, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 08/14/1953
    Registrant (Individual): Edwin L Krula, 1713 Road 500, Tobias, NE 68543

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