Cody, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 167 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +12.1%
 
Males: 86  (51.9%)
Females: 81  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

39.4 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 69211

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,306 (it was $25,357 in 2000)
Cody:

$47,306
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,791 (it was $17,772 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $74,603 (it was $33,400 in 2000)
Cody:

$74,603
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $145,409; detached houses: $160,841; mobile homes: $69,071

Median gross rent in 2022: $635.

March 2022 cost of living index in Cody: 73.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.3%

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  • Races in Cody, NE (2022)
    • 15987.8%White alone
    • 137.2%Two or more races
    • 73.9%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: German (14.6%), American (10.1%), Irish (9.0%), Czech (7.9%), English (3.4%), Polish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3097 feet

Land area: 1.03 square miles.

Population density: 163 people per square mile   (very low).

Cody, Nebraska map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,158 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $925 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (126.9 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (277.6 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (696.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Nenzel, NE (2.7 miles),
Kilgore, NE (3.8 miles),
Spring Creek, SD (4.1 miles),
St. Francis, SD (4.7 miles ),
Merriman, NE (4.8 miles),
Crookston, NE (5.0 miles),
Two Strike, SD (5.2 miles),
Parmelee, SD (5.4 miles )

Latitude: 42.94 N, Longitude: 101.25 W

Area code: 402

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

Cody satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Cody, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (31.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (12.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (20.6%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (48.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.3%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Cody, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (19.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.3%)
  • Registered nurses (5.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (26.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.8%)
  • Religious workers (8.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Carpenters (8.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (28.2%)
  • Registered nurses (10.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)

Average climate in Cody, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Cody-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 53% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1962, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.4 miles away from the Cody village center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/6/1963, a category F3 tornado 28.2 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cody-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 327% 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 483.1 miles away from the city 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 222.9 miles away from Cody center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 127.6 miles away from Cody center
On 5/25/2003 at 07:32:33, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 29.6 miles away from Cody center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 250.8 miles away from Cody center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 252.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cherry County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cody topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cody:

  • Chadron State College (about 90 miles; Chadron, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 126 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Black Hills State University (about 170 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 191 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 205 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Northeast Community College (about 206 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • University of South Dakota (about 220 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)

Public high school in Cody:

Public elementary/middle schools in Cody:

  • CODY-KILGORE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 360 WEST 4TH STREET, Grades: 6-8)
  • CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL (Location: 30 MILES S OF NENZEL NEBRASKA, Grades: PK-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Cody: Cody City Park Campground (A), Cody Police Department (B), Cody Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Cody: United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Cody: Cody City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Cherry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Cody and their reported violations in the past:

CODY, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 149, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-22-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-22-2011), St Public Notif received (NOV-03-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-16-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-23-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

65.2%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Cody (2011 data):

  • Security First Bank: Cody Branch at 104 East Nebraska Avenue, branch established on 1800/01/01. Info updated 2010/02/19: Bank assets: $829.2 mil, Deposits: $644.3 mil, headquarters in Lincoln, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 33 total offices, Holding Company: Stockmens Limited Partnership

For population 15 years and over in Cody:

Marital status in Cody, NE
  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 63.2%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 2.7%

For population 25 years and over in Cody:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cody, NE (based on Cherry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,01411
Catholic8002
Mainline Protestant7615
Other1291
None3,009-
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: 3
This county:

5.27 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Cherry County:

10.54 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

10.54 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Cherry County:

8.7%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.1%
State:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.0%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

41.7%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Cody:

45.8%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

34.0
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

33.3%
Nebraska:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.2
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Cody:

33.3%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Cody:

58.3%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Cody:

86.7%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cody, NE Residents
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 and Unallocable 1$4,322$51,8640$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$465
Totals for Government 1$4,322$51,8641$465

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

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $30,000 ($179.64)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($29.94)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $40,000 ($239.52)
    Solid Waste Management: $40,000 ($239.52)
    Water Utilities: $40,000 ($239.52)
    Central Staff Services: $39,000 ($233.53)
    Financial Administration: $30,000 ($179.64)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($35.93)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $21,000 ($125.75)
    Financial Administration: $16,000 ($95.81)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($59.88)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($17.96)
    General Public Building: $3,000 ($17.96)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $92,000 ($550.90)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($179.64)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($17.96)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($71.86)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($359.28)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000 ($161.68)
    General Local Government Support: $11,000 ($65.87)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($107.78)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($29.94)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($29.94)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($29.94)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($29.94)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cody:

  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, 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.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cody:

  • KINI (96.1 FM; CROOKSTON, NE; Owner: THE ROSEBUD EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY)
  • KRNE-FM (91.5 FM; MERRIMAN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KZSD-FM (102.5 FM; MARTIN, SD; Owner: SD PUBLIC B/G TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

TV broadcast stations around Cody:

  • KRNE-TV (Channel 12; MERRIMAN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • David J Fenton, 4 Miles East Of (Lat: 42.929167 Lon: -101.163306), Type: 106.6, Overall height: 100.5 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC., Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1111

  • Frank DiRico, 4 Miles East Of (Lat: 42.929167 Lon: -101.163306), Type: 106.6, Overall height: 100.5 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Cody Unified School Bldg (Lat: 42.937778 Lon: -101.252083), Call Sign: KNJG650,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.800 MHz, Grant Date: 04/09/2014, Expiration Date: 05/22/2024, Registrant: Platte Valley Communications Of Kearney, 2215 Ave I, Kearney, NE 68848, Phone: (308) 237-9512, Fax: (308) 236-5728, Email:

  • 100 Main St (Lat: 42.936944 Lon: -101.245694), Call Sign: KNAZ822, Licensee ID: L00052268,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.685 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/1996, Expiration Date: 03/27/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2001, Registrant: Cody Oil Company, Box 86, Cody, NE 69211, Phone: (402) 823-4303


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Cody, 4 Miles East Of (Lat: 42.929167 Lon: -101.163306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WQGW334,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2016, Expiration Date: 06/02/2026, Certifier: Francis J Dirico, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Cody)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Cody)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cody, NE
  • 43.3%Electricity
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.7%Wood
  • 8.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cody, NE
  • 40.0%Electricity
  • 32.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.0%No fuel used
  • 8.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.0%Utility gas


Cody compared to Nebraska 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.
  • 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.
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