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Kearney County

Population in July 2008: 334. Population change since 2000: -7.2%
 

Males: 161  (48.3%)
Females: 173  (51.7%)

Median resident age:  39.6 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 68982.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,805 (it was $28,958 in 2000)
Wilcox:  $38,805
Nebraska:  $47,085

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,300
Wilcox:  $20,300
Nebraska:  $24,174

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $81,896 (it was $54,800 in 2000)
Wilcox:  $81,896
Nebraska:  $122,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $80,068; Detached houses: $84,448; Mobile homes: $21,818

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Races in Wilcox:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.9%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Wilcox: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (51.7%), United States (10.6%), Irish (10.0%), Swedish (8.3%), English (6.9%), Danish (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/10/1886

Elevation: 2220 feet

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 614 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Wilcox

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wilcox village

  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 62.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

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:

Wilcox:  1.7% ($915)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (134.5 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (539.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Hildreth, NE (2.6 miles ), Ragan, NE (2.7 miles) , Funk, NE (2.8 miles ), Axtell, NE (2.9 miles ), Holdrege, NE (3.5 miles ), Huntley, NE (3.5 miles) , Upland, NE (3.8 miles) , Minden, NE (3.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $63,800
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 40.36 N, Longitude: 99.17 W

Area code: 308

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Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+3.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (22%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (6%)
  • Machinery (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (27%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (14%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Printing and related support activities (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Bus drivers (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Health technologists and technicians (12%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)



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Wilcox-area historical tornado activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 176% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 43.9 miles away from the Wilcox village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1985, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.1 miles away from the village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Wilcox-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Nebraska state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1991 at 22:07:44, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 81.5 miles away from Wilcox 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 84.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/13/2001 at 01:56:13, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/17/2003 at 17:31:59, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.5 miles away from Wilcox center
On 7/18/1990 at 02:47:03, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.8 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 84.6 miles away from Wilcox center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Wilcox:
  • PHELPS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (about 12 miles; HOLDREGE, NE)
  • KEARNEY COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES-HOSP (about 16 miles; MINDEN, NE)
  • HARLAN COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM (about 19 miles; ALMA, NE)

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Amtrak station near Wilcox:
  • 12 miles: HOLDREGE (100 WEST AVE.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wilcox:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 34 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,588)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 103 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 134 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 135 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 137 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 138 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
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Public elementary/middle school in Wilcox:
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Library in Wilcox:
  • WILCOX PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,264; Location: 121 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 1,477 books; 73 audio materials; 213 video materials; 4 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Wilcox: Midland Co-op Elevator (A), Wilcox Public Library (B), Wilcox Fire Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Wilcox include: Evangelical Free Church (A), Saint Johns Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

Percentage of family households:
This village:  74.8%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  5.0%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  0.6%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wilcox, NE



Wilcox compared to Nebraska state average:
  • Median house value 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students 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 Wilcox (2009 data):
  • Iowa - Nebraska State Bank: Wilcox Branch at 102 West Sapp, branch established on 1905-08-05. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $211.7 mil, Deposits: $155.3 mil, headquarters in South Sioux City, NE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Commfirst Bancorporation, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Kearney County Nebraska:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (93%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Wilcox

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents28.3%19.3%16.3%13.3%22.8%
Congregations23.5%17.6%11.8%11.8%35.3%
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$1,311
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$55
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$91
Electric Power 1$2,030$24,3600$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$723
Totals for Government 1$2,030$24,3609$2,180



Wilcox government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $179,000
    Regular Highways: $60,000
    Water Utilities: $49,000
    Central Staff Services: $22,000
    Financial Administration: $17,000
    Sewerage: $5,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $113,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $81,000
    Interest Earnings: $15,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $732,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $143,000
    Water Utilities: $50,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $36,000
    All Other: $8,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $78,000
    NEC: $41,000
    Property: $33,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $79,000

8.84% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,918 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.84%
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 Buffalo County, NE  3.47% ($31,581 average AGI)
from Phelps County, NE  0.52% ($27,308)
from Adams County, NE  0.40% ($34,600)


10.46% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,208 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.46%
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 Buffalo County, NE  3.57% ($28,867 average AGI)
to Lancaster County, NE  0.87% ($19,864)
to Adams County, NE  0.63% ($29,688)


Strongest AM radio stations in Wilcox:
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KUVR (1380 AM; 1 kW; HOLDREGE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KGFW (1340 AM; 1 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wilcox:
  • KLNE-FM (88.7 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KQKY (105.9 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KRNY (102.3 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLIQ (94.5 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KROR (101.5 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KMTY (97.7 FM; HOLDREGE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KRGI-FM (96.5 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN-FM (93.1 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • K209CF (89.7 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wilcox:
  • 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)
  • KGIN (Channel 11; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K14IY (Channel 14; HOLDREGE, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • Fire Hall, Call Sign: WXT683, Licensee ID: L00768893
    Assigned Frequencies : 39.8200 MHz, 39.9000 MHz, 39.9800 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/18/2003, Expiration Date: 01/24/2014
    Registrant: Wilcox, Village Of, Box 29, Wilcox, NE 68982, Phone: (308) 478-5510
  • At Wilcox School, Call Sign: KXJ231, Licensee ID: L00834557
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.220 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/23/2004, Expiration Date: 06/09/2014
    Registrant: Wilcox-Hildreth School District, 404 East Sapp St., Wilcox, NE 68982, Phone: (308) 478-5265, Fax: (308) 478-5260, Email:
  • 9.5 Mi S 1 Mi E Of Franklin, Call Sign: KYA636
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/27/2000, Expiration Date: 11/23/2005, Cancelation Date: 01/28/2006
    Registrant: Potter, Glen, Rt 1 Box 34, Wilcox, NE 68982, Phone: (308) 478-5230
  • 4 1/2 Mi S Wilcox Hwy 44 & 3mi W, Call Sign: WSE627, Licensee ID: L00932423
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.775 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/09/2004, Expiration Date: 10/20/2014
    Registrant: Reiss Farms Inc, Wilcox, NE 68982, Phone: (308) 478-5221

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • Wilcox, Lat: 40.275194 Lon: -98.999389, Call Sign: WQAW704
    Assigned Frequencies : 956.443 MHz, 956.443 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/19/2004, Expiration Date: 08/19/2014, Certifier: Joseph Listengart
    Registrant: Source Gas LLC, 370 Van Gordon St Ste 4000, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: (303) 243-3590, Fax: (303) 243-3606, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: K0TD, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01283984
    Grant Date: 05/15/2007, Expiration Date: 07/21/2017, Certifier: Gary G Jezbera
    Registrant: Gary G Jezbera, 107 South Stockton Street, Wilcox, NE 68982
  • Call Sign: WD0CWM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00274688
    Grant Date: 03/23/2006, Expiration Date: 06/14/2016, Certifier: Charlene A Jezbera
    Registrant: Charlene A Jezbera, Wilcox, NE 68982
  • Call Sign: KC0IRD, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00278841
    Grant Date: 08/19/2000, Expiration Date: 08/19/2010, Certifier: Luke D Bisbee
    Registrant: Luke D Bisbee, 403 S Toila St, Wilcox, NE 68982


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2224E , Serial Number: 20354, Year manufactured: 1952, Airworthiness Date: 03/29/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Dennis Reiss, 72226 V Rd, Wilcox, NE 68982
  • Aircraft: QUAD CITY CHALLENGER I (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9966R , Serial Number: 0292036, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 10/14/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Delbert Gitchel, 72547 Franklin-Harlan Rd, Wilcox, NE 68982

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