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Saline County

Population in July 2008: 271. Population change since 2000: -5.6%
 

Males: 125  (46.3%)
Females: 146  (53.7%)

Median resident age:  43.8 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 68464.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $42,546 (it was $31,750 in 2000)
Western:  $42,546
Nebraska:  $47,085

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,450
Western:  $22,450
Nebraska:  $24,174

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $50,513 (it was $33,800 in 2000)
Western:  $50,513
Nebraska:  $122,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $52,096; Detached houses: $52,591; Mobile homes: $22,500

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Races in Western:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.9%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)

2008 cost of living index in Western: 69.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (43.6%), Czech (19.9%), English (9.4%), United States (8.4%), Irish (4.2%), Polish (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1880

Elevation: 1490 feet

Land area: 0.45 square miles.

Population density: 608 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Western

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 0.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Western village

  • Never married: 17.9%
  • Now married: 65.8%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.7%
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:

Western:  1.7% ($589)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)
Western satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (39.9 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (505.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Swanton, NE (2.5 miles) , Daykin, NE (2.7 miles) , Tobias, NE (2.7 miles) , Milligan, NE (3.5 miles ), Plymouth, NE (3.5 miles ), Ohiowa, NE (3.7 miles) , Wilber, NE (3.7 miles ), Alexandria, NE (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 40.39 N, Longitude: 97.20 W

Area code: 402

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Population change in the 1990s: +23 (+8.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (25%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Food (10%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Apparel (13%)
  • Food (11%)
  • Metal and metal products (9%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Clothing and clothing accessories, including shoe, stores (6%)
  • Data processing and other information services (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (16%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (13%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)



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Western-area historical tornado activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 193% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/2004, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the Western village center killed one person and injured 38 people and caused $160 million in damages.

On 4/25/1957, a category 4 tornado 23.5 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Western-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 99% 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 88.3 miles away from Western center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Western:
  • JEFFERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (about 17 miles; FAIRBURY, NE)
  • WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; FRIEND, NE)
  • CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; CRETE, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Western:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 40 miles; LINCOLN, NE; Full-time enrollment: 19,806)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 42 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 77 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 83 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 10,150)
  • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 5,806)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (about 83 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 2,448)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; FT enrollment: 2,723)
Public elementary/middle school in Western:
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Library in Western:
  • STRUCKMAN-BAATZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,187; Location: 104 SW AVENUE; 6,632 books; 203 video materials; 16 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Western: Western Village Park Campground (A), Western (B), Farmers Cooperative Elevators (C), Western Fire Department (D), Struckman-Baatz Memorial Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Western include: First Baptist Church (A), Saint Johns United Church of Christ (B), United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Western: Western City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

 

Average household size:
This village:  2.2 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  67.2%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  1.6%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  2.1%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  1.4%
Whole state:  4.0%


Western 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.
  • 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Western (2009 data):
  • De Witt State Bank: Western Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1945-07-30. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $38.5 mil, Deposits: $32.9 mil, headquarters in De Witt, NE, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Bancook Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Saline County Nebraska:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Western

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.
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 0$0 1$2,617
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$476
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$197
Sewerage 0$0 1$208
Water Supply 0$0 1$254
Totals for Government 0$0 10$3,752



Western government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $6,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $26,000
    Central Staff Services: $17,000
    Sewerage: $13,000
    Water Utilities: $13,000
    Financial Administration: $13,000
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000
    Police Protection: $3,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,000
    Fire Protection: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $20,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $15,000
    Regular Highways: $10,000
    Sewerage: $4,000
    Central Staff: $2,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $9,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $13,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $28,000
    General Support: $8,000
    All Other: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $23,000
    NEC: $11,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $28,000

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 Western:
  • 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.)
  • KGMT (1310 AM; 1 kW; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • 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 Western:
  • KUTT (99.5 FM; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTGL (92.9 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUCV (91.1 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KSLI-FM (104.1 FM; CRETE, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTMX (104.9 FM; YORK, NE; Owner: PRAIRIE STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQIQ (88.3 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KIBZ (106.3 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFLV (89.9 FM; WILBER, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Western:
  • 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.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, Ne 1/4 Of The Ne 1/4 Of Section 4, Township 4 N, Range 2 E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 149.4 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., Nw, St. 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • North Side 2 1/4 Mi W, Call Sign: KNFD953, Licensee ID: L00113699
    Assigned Frequencies : 157.680 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2002, Expiration Date: 03/31/2012
    Registrant: Ronald C Nickel, Route 1, Western, NE 68464, Phone: (402) 433-2125
  • Nppd Ofc Summer St Between East Ave & West Ave, Call Sign: KDL484, Licensee ID: L00003451
    Assigned Frequencies : 47.9600 MHz, 48.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/09/2002, Expiration Date: 08/26/2012, Cancelation Date: 12/26/2002
    Registrant: Nebraska Public Power District, York, NE 68467, Phone: (402) 564-8561

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • WESTERN, Ne 1/4 Of The Ne 1/4 Of Section 4, Township 4 N, Range 2 E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 149.4 m, Call Sign: WQGS862
    Assigned Frequencies : 6765.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/09/2007, Expiration Date: 04/09/2017, Certifier: John E Rooney
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: KA0BTY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00250351
    Grant Date: 12/10/1997, Expiration Date: 12/10/2007
    Registrant: Robert J Musil, Rr 2 Box 24, Western, NE 68464-9512
  • Call Sign: KB0BZS, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 03/15/1988, Expiration Date: 03/15/1998, Cancelation Date: 03/16/2000
    Registrant: Matthew D Zabel, Rr 2 Box 69, Western, NE 68464
  • Call Sign: WA0QEX, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 10/23/1997, Expiration Date: 10/23/2007, Cancelation Date: 06/08/2003
    Registrant: Charles F Harrington, East Ave And Spruce St, Western, NE 68464-0368
  • Call Sign: WA0QHN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01373316
    Grant Date: 04/05/2008, Expiration Date: 06/24/2018
    Registrant: Larry T Harrington, Box 484, Western, NE 68464-0484
  • Call Sign: WB0YZK, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 06/11/1998, Expiration Date: 06/11/2008
    Registrant: Karen L Harrington, 206 W Railroad, Western, NE 68464-0484

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