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Cherry County

Population in July 2008: 65. Population change since 2000: -9.7%
 

Males: 30  (47.2%)
Females: 35  (52.8%)

Median resident age:  59.0 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip code: 69221


Estimated median household income in 2008: $34,801 (it was $24,375 in 2000)
Wood Lake:  $34,801
Nebraska:  $49,693

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $21,942

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $46,591 (it was $29,200 in 2000)
Wood Lake:  $46,591
Nebraska:  $126,500

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $33,556; Detached houses: $36,523; Mobile homes: $5,000

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Races in Wood Lake:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.8%)
  • American Indian (4.2%)
  • Two or more races (2.8%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Wood Lake: 69.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (47.2%), English (25.0%), Irish (23.6%), French (9.7%), Danish (8.3%), Dutch (8.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1903

Elevation: 2690 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 202 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Wood Lake

  • High school or higher: 74.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wood Lake village

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 83.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.1%
  • Divorced: 4.5%

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 May 2009.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Wood Lake:  1.2% ($346)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (180.3 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (223.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (644.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Johnstown, NE (3.2 miles) , Johnstown precinct, NE (3.4 miles ), Ainsworth, NE (4.5 miles ), Valentine, NE (4.8 miles ), Springview, NE (5.3 miles ), Long Pine, NE (5.3 miles ), Crookston, NE (5.7 miles) , Bassett, NE (6.0 miles ).

Latitude: 42.64 N, Longitude: 100.24 W

Area code: 402

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Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+22.0%).



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Wood Lake-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 8% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1965, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 36.3 miles away from the Wood Lake village center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/29/1956, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 42.0 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Wood Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 88% 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 68.8 miles away from Wood Lake center
On 5/25/2003 at 07:32:33, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/1994 at 02:44:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 5.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/26/1991 at 11:49:15, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 36.2 miles away from Wood Lake center
On 2/20/1993 at 13:08:10, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1998 at 16:28:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.2 miles away from Wood Lake center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Wood Lake:
  • BROWN COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; AINSWORTH, NE)
  • ROCK COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 37 miles; BASSETT, NE)
  • CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 43 miles; VALENTINE, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Wood Lake, NE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wood Lake:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 138 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,588)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 144 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 148 miles; CHADRON, NE; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 152 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 167 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 168 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 181 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; FT enrollment: 2,002)
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Notable locations in Wood Lake: Wood Lake City Park Campground (A), Wood Lake Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Average household size:
This village:  2.0 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  69.4%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  44.7%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  6.6%
Whole state:  4.0%

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Wood Lake 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below 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 below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Cherry County Nebraska:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (64%)
  • Wood (15%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (13%)
  • Electricity (8%)


Religion statistics for Wood Lake

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.07%
Here56.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodLutheran Church
Adherents27.6%18.0%12.4%10.1%9.3%
Congregations13.0%17.4%4.3%4.3%17.4%
NameAssemblies of GodEvangelical Free Church of AmericaChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaLDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents3.6%3.6%3.6%3.6%8.2%
Congregations4.3%4.3%4.3%4.3%26.1%
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$375
Water Supply 0$0 1$250
Totals for Government 0$0 2$625



Wood Lake government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $5,000
    All Other: $5,000
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $14,000
    Financial Administration: $11,000
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000
    Regular Highways: $3,000
    Water Utilities: $3,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $6,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $26,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $64,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $6,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $14,000
    General Support: $10,000
    Highways: $10,000
  • Tax - Property: $4,000
    NEC: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $14,000

5.76% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,556 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.76%
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 Todd County, SD  0.56% ($32,667 average AGI)


7.60% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,024 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.60%
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  0.55% ($32,583 average AGI)
to Todd County, SD  0.55% ($32,750)


Strongest AM radio stations in Wood Lake:
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KBRB (1400 AM; 1 kW; AINSWORTH, NE; Owner: KBRB BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wood Lake:
  • KMNE-FM (90.3 FM; BASSETT, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KBRB-FM (92.7 FM; AINSWORTH, NE; Owner: K.B.R. BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Wood Lake:
  • K13AW (Channel 13; WOOD LAKE, NE; Owner: VILLAGE OF WOOD LAKE)
  • KMNE-TV (Channel 7; BASSETT, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)



FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3352B , Serial Number: 18-3305, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 05/17/1956
    Registrant (Co-Owned): James L Vanwinkle, Po Box 787, Wood Lake, NE 69221, Other Owners: Donald D Petersen
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4316Z , Serial Number: 18-8628, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 12/21/1972
    Registrant (Individual): Paul Hoefs, Skull Lake Ranch, Wood Lake, NE 69221



Wood Lake on our top lists:
    • #89 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Bush (Republican) in the 2004 Presidential Election"

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