Halsey, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 64 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +8.5%
Males: 45  (71.4%)
Females: 19  (28.6%)
Median resident age:

32.7 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 69142

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-646,914,475 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Halsey $-646,914,475
NE $69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,899 (it was $20,144 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-753,566,796 (it was $18,800 in 2000)
Halsey $-753,566,796
NE $232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $364,187; detached houses: $372,258; mobile homes: $242,035
March 2022 cost of living index in Halsey: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (44.1%), Irish (25.4%), English (11.9%), Scotch-Irish (6.8%), Swedish (5.1%), Dutch (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2695 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 324 people per square mile   (very low).

Halsey, Nebraska map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Halsey village:

3.2% ($600)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (201.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (647.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dunning, NE (3.1 miles),
Thedford, NE (4.1 miles ),
Brewster, NE (4.6 miles),
Anselmo, NE (5.3 miles),
Seneca, NE (5.5 miles),
Gandy, NE (5.6 miles),
Stapleton, NE (5.6 miles ),
Brownlee, NE (5.7 miles)

Latitude: 41.90 N, Longitude: 100.27 W

Area code: 308

Distribution of median household income in Halsey, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Halsey, NE in 2022

Halsey satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Nebraska:

2.2%

Average climate in Halsey, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Halsey-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 26% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.0 miles away from the Halsey village center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 5/30/1961, a category F4 tornado 28.4 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Halsey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 355% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 554.4 miles away from Halsey center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 273.9 miles away from Halsey center
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 92.2 miles away from Halsey center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 165.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 191.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 419.0 miles away from the city 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 Thomas County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Halsey:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 103 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 121 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Northeast Community College (about 148 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Chadron State College (about 154 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Wayne State College (about 169 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of South Dakota (about 182 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 200 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)

Public elementary/middle school in Halsey:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Halsey: Halsey (A), Halsey Rural Fire District (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Halsey: United Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

68.6%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

2.9%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Halsey:

Marital status in Halsey, NE
  • Never married: 11.9%
  • Now married: 88.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Halsey:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.7
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Halsey, NE (based on Thomas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1503
Evangelical Protestant1252
Catholic501
None322-
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: 1
Thomas County:

16.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

16.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Thomas County:

33.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.7%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.0%
Nebraska:

28.0%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$376
Totals for Government 0$0 6$376

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $35,000 ($546.88)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($171.88)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($140.62)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($140.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($125.00)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($93.75)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($31.25)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $21,000 ($328.12)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $15,000 ($234.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($93.75)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($15.62)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($46.88)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $14,000 ($218.75)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($15.62)
  • Tax - Property: $9,000 ($140.62)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($109.38)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($109.38)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($109.38)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($109.38)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $20,000 ($312.50)

Strongest AM radio stations in Halsey:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KOOQ (1410 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Halsey:

  • KMNE-FM (90.3 FM; BASSETT, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

TV broadcast stations around Halsey:

  • KMNE-TV (Channel 7; BASSETT, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.1mTotal length
  • 184Total average daily traffic
  • 15Total average daily truck traffic
  • 208Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Halsey)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Ranger Station Natl Forest 2 Mi W (Lat: 41.895833 Lon: -100.600417), Call Sign: KXM675, Licensee ID: L00003457,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.9000 MHz, 39.9800 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/1999, Expiration Date: 07/07/2004, Cancellation Date: 09/26/2004, Registrant: State Of Nebraska, 105 Plant Industry E Campus, Lincoln, NE 68583-0815, Phone: (402) 472-6629

  • 2 Km West (Lat: 41.905806 Lon: -100.289861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPXH692,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.007 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/2003, Expiration Date: 04/07/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/08/2013, Certifier: John Seeley, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Road 134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Halsey, 83526 Purdum Ave (Lat: 41.931639 Lon: -100.276778), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WQHQ298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2017, Expiration Date: 06/02/2027, Certifier: Francis J Dirico, Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1200, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8678, Fax: (703) 584-8694, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 61612, N61612, N-61612, Serial Number: 17264675, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 02/06/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 08/23/2001
    Registrant (Corporation): Circle 4 Fertilizer Inc, Po Box 123, Halsey, NE 69142

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Halsey, NE
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Halsey, NE
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Halsey compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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