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Wolbach, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 230 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.9%
 
Males: 120  (52.2%)
Females: 110  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

38.3 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68882.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,977 (it was $25,536 in 2000)
Wolbach:

$53,977
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,476 (it was $13,472 in 2000)

Wolbach village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $60,926 (it was $23,100 in 2000)
Wolbach:

$60,926
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $80,562; detached houses: $80,360

Median gross rent in 2022: $491.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wolbach: 72.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.8%
(18.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Wolbach, NE (2022)
    • 22389.6%White alone
    • 176.8%Hispanic
    • 52.0%Two or more races

Races in Wolbach detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (23.8%), Irish (15.5%), English (9.5%), Dutch (4.8%), European (4.8%), Polish (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/1887

Elevation: 1948 feet

Land area: 0.68 square miles.

Population density: 338 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.8%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,190 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $995 (2.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (98.4 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (554.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cushing, NE (2.7 miles),
Elba, NE (3.5 miles ),
Greeley Center, NE (3.5 miles ),
Cotesfield, NE (3.6 miles),
St. Paul, NE (3.6 miles ),
Palmer, NE (3.8 miles ),
Scotia, NE (4.1 miles ),
Cedar Rapids, NE (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.40 N, Longitude: 98.39 W

Area code: 308

Distribution of median household income in Wolbach, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wolbach, NE in 2022
Wolbach satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $237,700
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+2.5%).
Most common industries in Wolbach, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (22.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.9%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.7%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.5%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (11.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (11.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.9%)
  • Food (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (30.0%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Sporting goods, camera, hobby & toy stores (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Wolbach, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (15.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.3%)
  • Cashiers (6.7%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.7%)

Average climate in Wolbach, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Wolbach-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 97% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 0.8 miles away from the Wolbach village center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/8/1965, a category F4 tornado 18.4 miles away from the village center .

Earthquake activity:

Wolbach-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 358% 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 352.8 miles away from Wolbach center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 657.2 miles away from Wolbach center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from Wolbach center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 160.4 miles away from Wolbach center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 201.5 miles away from Wolbach center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 375.6 miles away from Wolbach center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Greeley County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wolbach topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Wolbach:

  • HERITAGE LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ST PAUL, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wolbach:

  • Central Community College (about 36 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 61 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Northeast Community College (about 69 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 93 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 97 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 99 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 101 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
See full list of schools located in Wolbach

Library in Wolbach:

  • WOLBACH PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $36,000; Location: 610 KINGSTON; 8,216 books; 120 video materials; 20 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Wolbach: Farmers Union Co-op Elevator (A), Wolbach Volunteer Fire and Rescue (B), Wolbach Public Library (C), Wolbach Police Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Wolbach include: Wolbach Methodist Church (A), Saint Josephs Catholic Church (B), Wolbach Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Wolbach Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Wolbach include: Wolbach City Park (1), Dino Mini Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Wolbach City - City Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Po Box 97).

Greeley County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

59.4%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.7%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Wolbach (2011 data):

  • Homestead Bank: Wolbach Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1914/11/20. Info updated 2011/03/08: Bank assets: $231.0 mil, Deposits: $197.4 mil, headquarters in Cozad, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: C.S.b. Co.

For population 15 years and over in Wolbach:

Marital status in Wolbach, NE
  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 47.0%
  • Separated: 7.3%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 16.4%

For population 25 years and over in Wolbach:

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wolbach, NE (based on Greeley County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,2142
Mainline Protestant5605
Evangelical Protestant2372
None527-
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: 3
Greeley County:

12.98 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Greeley County:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Greeley County:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Greeley County:

10.2%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.2%
Nebraska:

28.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Wolbach:

45.3%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Wolbach:

34.9%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Wolbach:

27.7
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Wolbach:

16.6%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.2%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Wolbach:

6.7
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Wolbach:

27.4%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

49.9%
State:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Wolbach:

72.0%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Wolbach, 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
Sewerage 0$0 1$500
Water Supply 0$0 1$500
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,575
Totals for Government 0$0 3$2,575

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $100,000 ($434.78)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $50,000 ($217.39)
    Sewerage: $45,000 ($195.65)
    Water Utilities: $45,000 ($195.65)
    Central Staff Services: $42,000 ($182.61)
    Financial Administration: $32,000 ($139.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $30,000 ($130.43)
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($130.43)
    Police Protection: $11,000 ($47.83)
    Libraries: $10,000 ($43.48)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($30.43)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($26.09)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($13.04)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $145,000 ($630.43)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $75,000 ($326.09)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($100.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($30.43)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($30.43)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $23,000 ($100.00)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($13.04)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $68,000 ($295.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $37,000 ($160.87)
    General Local Government Support: $28,000 ($121.74)
  • Tax - Property: $67,000 ($291.30)

Wolbach government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $81,000 ($352.17)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $65,000 ($282.61)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,000 ($69.57)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $150,000 ($652.17)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wolbach:

  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNLV (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ORD, NE; Owner: SANDHILLS ADVERTISING CORP.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wolbach:

  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KSYZ-FM (107.7 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: NEUHOFF BROADCASTING-GRAND ISLAND, I)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KHNE-FM (89.1 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

TV broadcast stations around Wolbach:

  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLKE (Channel 24; ALBION, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • KHNE-TV (Channel 29; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

Wolbach fatal accident list:

Dec 18, 1978 04:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.1mTotal length
  • 1,750Total average daily traffic
  • 147Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,306Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Wolbach, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wolbach, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • David J Fenton, Off Drummond Ave (Lat: 41.398806 Lon: -98.387694), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Kevindelaney@industrialcommunications.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • David J Fenton, Off Drummond Ave (Lat: 41.398806 Lon: -98.387694), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Kevindelaney@industrialcommunications.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Mike Jeffres, 12.8 Km W (Lat: 41.394167 Lon: -98.551389), Type: 91.0, Structure height: 31077 m, Overall height: 91 m, Registrant: State Of Nebraska, 94759 Linco-ln, Phone: (402) 479-4344

  • 12.8 Km W (Lat: 41.394167 Lon: -98.551389), Type: 91.0, Overall height: 91 m, Registrant: State Of Nebraska, 94759 Linco-ln, Phone: (402) 479-4344


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Wolbach, NE)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Wolbach NDoR, 12.8 Km W (Lat: 41.394167 Lon: -98.551389), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91 m, Call Sign: WQRP675,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11525.0 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, 11525.0 MHz... (+13 more), Grant Date: 05/11/2023, Expiration Date: 07/02/2033, Certifier: Tim Hofbauer, Registrant: Platte Valley Communications Of Kearney, 2215 Ave I, Kearney, NE 68848, Phone: (308) 237-9512, Fax: (308) 236-3492, Email:

  • NE-WOLBACH, Off Drummond Ave (Lat: 41.398806 Lon: -98.387694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQUJ220,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz... (+56 more), Grant Date: 07/22/2014, Expiration Date: 07/22/2024, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1220 West Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-6767, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:


Most common first names in Wolbach, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary677.7 years
George580.6 years
Joe575.0 years
Henry474.3 years
William473.3 years
Albert474.3 years
John475.0 years
Fred383.7 years
Elsie387.3 years
Howard378.4 years
Most common last names in Wolbach, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Berney1277.5 years
Christensen984.1 years
Studley677.0 years
Kolar676.5 years
Petersen673.7 years
Barr573.2 years
Rother586.8 years
Grossart576.2 years
Lange481.5 years
Allen476.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wolbach, NE
  • 79.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.1%Electricity
  • 2.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wolbach, NE
  • 69.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.8%Electricity


Wolbach compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age above state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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