Wolbach, Nebraska

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Population in July 2008: 243. Population change since 2000: -15.3%

Males: 113	(46.7%)
Females: 130	(53.3%)

Median resident age:	38.6 years
Nebraska median age:	35.3 years

Zip codes: 68882.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,219 (it was $25,536 in 2000)

Wolbach:	$34,219
Nebraska:	$47,085

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,698

Wolbach:	$18,698
Nebraska:	$24,174

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

Wolbach:	$34,522
Nebraska:	$122,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $41,081; Detached houses: $43,446; In 2-unit structures: $19,385; Mobile homes: $13,750

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Races in Wolbach:

White Non-Hispanic (96.9%)
Hispanic (2.1%)
Other race (2.1%)
American Indian (1.0%)
Two or more races (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Wolbach: 69.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (35.5%), Irish (15.7%), English (12.2%), French (5.6%), Polish (5.2%), Swedish (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/1887

Elevation: 1948 feet

Land area: 0.68 square miles.

Population density: 357 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Wolbach

High school or higher: 86.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Unemployed: 5.4%
Mean travel time to work: 22.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wolbach village

Never married: 21.8%
Now married: 56.5%
Separated: 0.0%
Widowed: 11.6%
Divorced: 10.2%

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:

Wolbach:	1.9% ($439)
Nebraska:	1.7% ($1,478)

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 ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

2008: 0 buildings

Latitude: 41.40 N, Longitude: 98.39 W

Area code: 308

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Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+2.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
Educational services (14%)
Construction (11%)
Broadcasting and telecommunications (11%)
Repair and maintenance (11%)
Metal and metal products (8%)
Food (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Educational services (30%)
Health care (10%)
Food and beverage stores (8%)
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (8%)
Finance and insurance (7%)
Accommodation and food services (7%)
Sporting goods, camera, and hobby and toy stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Farmers and farm managers (14%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (11%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (15%)
Health technologists and technicians (8%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
Cashiers (7%)
Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)

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Average climate in Wolbach, Nebraska

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Wolbach-area historical tornado activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 186% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category 4 (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 4 tornado 18.4 miles away from the village center .

Wolbach-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from Wolbach center
On 6/20/2002 at 04:29:40, a magnitude 3.5 (3.3 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 14.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.3 miles away from Wolbach center
On 7/18/1990 at 02:47:03, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 30.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Wolbach:

HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; SAINT PAUL, NE)
LITZENBERG MEMORIAL COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; CENTRAL CITY, NE)
BOONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (about 29 miles; ALBION, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wolbach:

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,730)
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 52 miles; KEARNEY, NE; FT enrollment: 5,588)
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 91 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 98 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 102 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 116 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 10,150)

Public elementary/middle school in Wolbach:

Greeley-Wolbach Junior High (Students: 34; Location: 610 Kingston Box 67; Grades: 7th Grade - 8th Grade)

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Library in Wolbach:

WOLBACH PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,901; Location: 610 KINGSTON; 6,495 books; 58 audio materials; 170 video materials; 18 serial subscriptions)

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

Churches in Wolbach include: Wolbach Methodist Church (A), Wolbach Lutheran Church (B), Saint Josephs Catholic 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

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

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

Average household size:

This village:	2.2 people
Nebraska:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	60.9%
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:	14.7%
Whole state:	9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This village:	4.4%
Whole state:	4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wolbach, NE

Wolbach compared to Nebraska state average:

Median house value 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 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 below state average.

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Banks with branches in Wolbach (2009 data):

Cozad State Bank and Trust Company: Wolbach Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1914-11-20. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $106.0 mil, Deposits: $88.0 mil, headquarters in Cozad, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: C.S.b. Co.

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2004 Presidential Election results in Greeley County Nebraska:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Bottled, tank, or LP gas (70%) Electricity (25%) Coal or coke (4%) Wood (2%)

Religion statistics for Wolbach

Adherents

Name	Catholic Church	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	United Methodist Church	Lutheran Church	Other religions
Adherents	70.8%	10.1%	9.6%	4.8%	4.7%
Congregations	38.5%	7.7%	23.1%	7.7%	23.1%

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
Other Government Administration	0	$0		1	$638
Streets and Highways	1	$1,974	$23,688	0	$0
Totals for Government	1	$1,974	$23,688	1	$638

Wolbach government finances in 2002:

Charges - All Other: $31,000
Sewerage: $23,000

Parks & Recreation: $6,000
Current Operations - Parks & Recreation: $29,000
Sewerage: $23,000

Water Utilities: $21,000

Regular Highways: $20,000

Central Staff Services: $19,000

Financial Administration: $15,000

Police Protection: $4,000

General Public Buildings: $3,000

Fire Protection: $2,000
Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $22,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $33,000
Interest Earnings: $3,000
Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $27,000
Financial Administration: $1,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $135,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $21,000
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $24,000
General Support: $13,000

All Other: $8,000
Tax - Property: $28,000
NEC: $18,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $43,000

5.85% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,054 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.85%
Nebraska average:	7.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

6.04% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,000 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.04%
Nebraska average:	7.41%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Strongest AM radio stations in Wolbach:

KMMJ (750 AM; 11 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 12:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total costs: $105,000
Total average daily traffic: 45
Total future (year 2024) average daily traffic: 45

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2

12.8 Km W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91 m, Overall height: 91 m, , Licensee ID: L00003457
Registrant: State Of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68509-4759, Phone: (402) 479-4344
David J Fenton, Off Drummond Ave, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.9 m
Registrant: Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 7

8 Mi W, Call Sign: KAP235
Assigned Frequencies : 47.2000 MHz, 47.0800 MHz
Grant Date: 09/20/2005, Expiration Date: 12/17/2015
Registrant: State Of Nebraska Department Of Roads, Lincoln, NE 68509-4759, Phone: (402) 479-4371, Email:
8 Mi W, Call Sign: WDH822
Assigned Frequencies : 457.350 MHz
Grant Date: 12/03/2002, Expiration Date: 03/02/2013
Registrant: State Of Nebraska Department Of Roads, Lincoln, NE 68509-4759, Phone: (402) 479-4371, Email:
Corner Of Kingston & Drummond Sts City Reservoir, Call Sign: KGR307, Licensee ID: L00086813
Assigned Frequencies : 39.9000 MHz
Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 12/22/2011
Registrant: Wolbach, Village Of, Box 146, Wolbach, NE 68882, Phone: (308) 246-5278
8 Mi W, Call Sign: KBD204, Licensee ID: L00003457
Assigned Frequencies : 159.330 MHz
Grant Date: 01/25/2001, Expiration Date: 02/06/2011
Registrant: State Of Nebraska, 2200 North 33rd, Lincoln, NE 68503, Phone: (402) 471-5532
4 Blks E & 1 Blk S Of Post Office, Call Sign: KRX366
Assigned Frequencies : 155.220 MHz
Grant Date: 04/01/2005, Expiration Date: 04/09/2015, Certifier: Gene A Haddix
Registrant: Greeley-Wolbach Public School, 610 Kingston Ave, Wolbach, NE 68882, Phone: (308) 246-5232, Fax: (308) 246-5234
City Water Works, Call Sign: KNDZ898, Licensee ID: L00052997
Assigned Frequencies : 153.035 MHz
Grant Date: 09/18/2002, Expiration Date: 09/18/2012
Registrant: Grossarts Inc, Wolbach, NE 68882, Phone: (308) 246-5237
Se Quarter Section 31 Township 17, Call Sign: WNDU393, Licensee ID: L00086813
Assigned Frequencies : 173.262 MHz
Grant Date: 01/17/2006, Expiration Date: 10/19/2015
Registrant: Wolbach, Village Of, Wolbach, NE 68882, Phone: (308) 246-5278

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1

Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 5746R , Serial Number: 17253415, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 09/27/1965
Registrant (Individual): Katrina E Reineke, Po Box 7, Wolbach, NE 68882

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