Wolbach, Nebraska

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Population in July 2007: 247. Population change since 2000: -11.1%

Males: 115	(46.7%)
Females: 132	(53.3%)

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

Zip codes: 68882.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $29,500 (it was $25,536 in 2000)

Wolbach	$29,500
Nebraska:	$47,085

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $26,900 (it was $23,800 in 2000)

Wolbach	$26,900
Nebraska:	$122,200

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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: 75.2 (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: 363 people per square mile

(very low).

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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:	1.8% ($439)
Nebraska:	1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (124.9 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (604.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Cushing, NE (7.3 miles) , St. Paul, NE (13.5 miles ), Greeley Center, NE (14.0 miles ), Elba, NE (14.3 miles ), Palmer, NE (15.4 miles ), Cotesfield, NE (16.7 miles) , Primrose, NE (19.1 miles) , Cedar Rapids, NE (20.3 miles ).

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 slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 132% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.0 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 22.2 miles away from the village center .

Hospitals/medical centers near Wolbach:

HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; SAINT PAUL, NE)
LITZENBERG MEMORIAL COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; CENTRAL CITY, NE)
BOONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (about 34 miles; ALBION, NE)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Wolbach:

CENTRAL NEBRASKA REGIONAL (about 31 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; ID: GRI)
HASTINGS MUNI (about 55 miles; HASTINGS, NE; ID: HSI)
KEARNEY MUNI (about 63 miles; KEARNEY, NE; ID: EAR)

Other public-use airports nearest to Wolbach:

GREELEY MUNI (about 15 miles; GREELEY, NE; ID: 99Y)
CENTRAL CITY MUNI (about 31 miles; CENTRAL CITY, NE; ID: 07K)
ALBION MUNI (about 33 miles; ALBION, NE; ID: BVN)

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 61 miles; KEARNEY, NE; FT enrollment: 5,588)
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 110 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 125 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 130 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 140 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)

Public elementary/middle school in Wolbach:

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

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 1999:

This village:	14.7%
Whole state:	9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This village:	4.4%
Whole state:	4.0%

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 (2007 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: $101.3 mil, Deposits: $85.2 mil, headquarters in Cozad, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: C.S.b. Co.

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Wolbach mode of transportation to work chart

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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)
KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
KNLV (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ORD, NE; Owner: SANDHILLS ADVERTISING CORP.)
WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wolbach:

KSYZ-FM (107.7 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: NEUHOFF BROADCASTING-GRAND ISLAND, I)
KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)

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.)

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