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McPherson County, Nebraska (NE)

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County population in July 2007: 502 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 136
Renter-occupied apartments: 66
% of renters here:  33%
State:  33%
Land area: 859 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 1 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

2008 cost of living index in McPherson County: 72.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (53.5%), Educational,health and social services (21.9%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 39%
  • Government: 16%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 44%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

McPherson County, Nebraska business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in McPherson County, Nebraska:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
  • Other race (1.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  40.6 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Males: 266  (49.9%)
Females: 267  (50.1%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $16,815
County population in 2003: 533
Jobs in 2003: 92

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Total labor force in 2004: 319
Unemployment rate in 2004: 1.6%

Average household size:
McPherson County:  2.6 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $30,890 ($25,750 in 1999)
This county:  $30,890
Nebraska:  $47,085

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $246 (lower quartile is $172, upper quartile is $284)
This county:  $246
State:  $497

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $66,802 (it was $44,700 in 2000)
McPherson County:  $66,802
Nebraska:  $122,200
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $30,867 - $96,706

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $202,885
Here:  $202,885
State:  $152,590

Mobile homes: $18,026
Here:  $18,026
State:  $29,187
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $762
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $273


Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 1
  • Burglaries: 1
  • Thefts: 4
  • Auto thefts: 0

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2004 Presidential Election results in McPherson County Nebraska:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 83.0%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 15.7%



Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $364 (0.8%)

McPherson County household income distribution in 2007 McPherson County home values distribution


McPherson County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  16.2%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  4.3%
Whole state:  4.0%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in McPherson County is $438 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $502 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $663 a month.

Neighboring counties: Arthur County , Hooker County , Keith County , Lincoln County , Logan County , Thomas County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in McPherson County: Black Ranch (A), Fowler Ranch (B), Fred Seifer Ranch (C), Lake Ranch (D), Richardson Ranch (E), Tupper Ranch (F), Tucker Ranch (G), Trumbull Ranch (H), Trumball Ranch (I), L Neal Ranch (J), G Daly Ranch (K), G Winters Ranch (L), Gale Morgan Ranch (M), Kugler Ranch (N), Trego Ranch (O), Garska Ranch (P), Tin Camp Ranch (Q), Kramer Ranch (R), The Old Homestead Ranch (S), C Munson Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in McPherson County include: Ringgold Free Methodist Church (A), Miller Church (B), Hall Church (C), United Methodist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Lakes and reservoirs: Lawyer Lake (A), Brown Lake (B), Little Diamond Bar Lake (C), Whitewater Lake (D), West Cody Lake (E), Reid Lake (F), Diamond Bar Lake (G), Snyder Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Squaw Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  3.0%
Nebraska:  4.4%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)

Current college students: 14
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 88.6%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22.2%

Number of foreign born residents: 0 (-1% naturalized citizens)

McPherson County:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 69.5%

McPherson County marital status for males
McPherson County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 240
  • One, attached: 4
  • Two: 4
  • 20 or more: 2
  • Mobile homes: 33

Housing units in McPherson County with a mortgage: 8 (0 second mortgage, 0 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 42

Here:  16.0% with mortgage
State:  64.8% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 161
Total congregations: 2
Religions in McPherson County -

Agriculture in McPherson County
Average size of farms: 4130 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $145559
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $52.35
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 93.10%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $141077
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 4.64%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 47.67%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $56968
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 83.59%
Average age of principal farm operators: 53 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 8.18
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.03%
Corn for grain: 1985 harvested acres

McPherson County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Nebraska state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/26/1991 at 11:49:15, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 49.0 miles away from McPherson County 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 90.9 miles away from the county center
On 1/25/1994 at 02:44:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.9 miles away from the county center
On 9/30/1990 at 00:06:24, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 30.5 miles away from McPherson County center
On 4/16/2007 at 06:50:31, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, 2.6 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.3 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (66%)
  • Rail transportation (10%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (2%)
  • Transportation equipment (1%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (33%)
  • Educational services (26%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (2%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (50%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (15%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Secondary school teachers (3%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (3%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (2%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (29%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (12%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)

Most common first ancestries reported in McPherson County (%):



  • German (44%)
  • United States or American (14%)
  • Irish (9%)
  • Swedish (9%)
  • English (6%)
  • Danish (3%)
  • Scotch-Irish (3%)


McPherson County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 111 (43%)
  • Carpooled: 13 (5%)
  • Walked: 23 (9%)
  • Worked at home: 109 (43%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $1,000.

10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other counties between 2005 and 2006.1,000 average adjusted gross income)

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other counties in Nebraska.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other states.


Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other counties between 2005 and 2006.1,000 average adjusted gross income)

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other counties in Nebraska.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other states.


Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 8.4



Births per 1000 population in McPherson County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 7.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 4.2



Deaths per 1000 population in McPherson County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 0.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 0.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in McPherson County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 131 (0 aged, 0 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 18%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1577.910
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 394.480


Household type by relationship


Households: 533
  • In family households: 492 (150 male householders, 22 female householders)
    147 spouses, 163 children (158 natural, 5 adopted, 0 stepchildren), 0 grandchildren, 2 brothers or sisters, 0 parents, 2 other relatives, 6 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 41 (14 male householders (14 living alone)), 27 female householders (27 living alone)), 0 nonrelatives

Size of family households: 84 2-persons, 30 3-persons, 32 4-persons, 19 5-persons, 7 6-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 41 1-person.

98.8% of residents of McPherson County speak English at home.
0.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% speak English very well).
0.8% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $3,872,000 ($7389 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $24,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $1,601,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $582,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $358,000
Federal grants: $1,172,000
Federal procurement contracts: $33,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $126,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $588,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $0,000
Federal Government insurance: $972,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 23
Here:  45 per 1000 residents
State:  75 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 11
Here:  22 per 1000 residents
State:  46 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: 0
Here:  0 per 1000 residents
State:  +13 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -34
Here:  -67 per 1000 residents
State:  -15 per 1000 residents



Population growth in McPherson County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.00 millions of gallons per day (all from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.7
State:  6.5

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  5.4
State:  4.2



Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 2
  • 1995 to 1998: 11
  • 1990 to 1994: 14
  • 1980 to 1989: 12
  • 1970 to 1979: 50
  • 1960 to 1969: 31
  • 1950 to 1959: 36
  • 1940 to 1949: 36
  • 1939 or earlier: 91

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in McPherson County, Nebraska:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 0
  • 3 rooms: 4
  • 4 rooms: 22
  • 5 rooms: 38
  • 6 rooms: 21
  • 7 rooms: 25
  • 8 rooms: 20
  • 9+ rooms: 6


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in McPherson County, Nebraska:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 0
  • 3 rooms: 0
  • 4 rooms: 16
  • 5 rooms: 20
  • 6 rooms: 9
  • 7 rooms: 7
  • 8 rooms: 7
  • 9+ rooms: 7


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in McPherson County:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 0
  • 2 bedrooms: 43
  • 3 bedrooms: 62
  • 4 bedrooms: 23
  • 5+ bedrooms: 8


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in McPherson County:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 4
  • 2 bedrooms: 12
  • 3 bedrooms: 36
  • 4 bedrooms: 9
  • 5+ bedrooms: 5


Cars and other vehicles available in McPherson County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 2
  • 1 vehicle: 23
  • 2 vehicles: 50
  • 3 vehicles: 31
  • 4 vehicles: 20
  • 5+ vehicles: 10


Cars and other vehicles available in McPherson County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 2
  • 1 vehicle: 7
  • 2 vehicles: 33
  • 3 vehicles: 20
  • 4 vehicles: 2
  • 5+ vehicles: 2


71% of McPherson County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 29% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 83% lived in Nebraska.

McPherson County:  70.6%
State average:  55.7%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 471
  • Northeast: 0
  • Midwest: 32
  • South: 8
  • West: 22

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $9,999


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 7%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 14%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (86.8%)
  • Electricity (9.6%)
  • Wood (2.9%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (80.3%)
  • Electricity (13.6%)
  • Utility gas (3.0%)
  • Wood (3.0%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 8
Here:  11.1%
Nebraska:  14.6%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 3
Here:  7.7%
Nebraska:  10.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 0
Here:  0.0%
Nebraska:  20.0%


Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


McPherson County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $9,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $101,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $187,000
    General - Other: $50,000
    Financial Administration: $47,000
    Central Staff Services: $43,000
    General Public Buildings: $29,000
    Police Protection: $24,000
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000
    Libraries: $11,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $7,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000
    Health Services - Other: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $22,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $8,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $23,000
    General Public Building: $2,000
    Police Protection: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $487,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $148,000
    General Support: $43,000
  • Tax - Property: $272,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $3,000
    Total General Sales: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $172,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)


McPherson County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)





Fatalities (per 100,000 population)



Persons involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)





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