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Howells, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 550 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.0%
 
Males: 256  (46.6%)
Females: 294  (53.4%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68641.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,241 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
Howells:

$66,241
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,122 (it was $17,433 in 2000)

Howells village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $108,740 (it was $44,600 in 2000)
Howells:

$108,740
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $136,771; detached houses: $136,428
March 2022 cost of living index in Howells: 71.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.9%
(10.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Howells, NE (2022)
    • 62689.2%White alone
    • 486.8%Hispanic
    • 152.1%Black alone
    • 30.4%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Howells detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Howells, Nebraska as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Howells is 300 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (38.1%), Czech (23.0%), American (14.5%), Irish (4.7%), Polish (3.8%), French Canadian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/22/1887

Elevation: 1471 feet

Land area: 0.56 square miles.

Population density: 981 people per square mile   (low).

Howells, Nebraska map

11 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.6%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,789 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,048 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Omaha, NE (60.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (480.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Clarkson, NE (2.5 miles ),
Dodge, NE (2.5 miles ),
Snyder, NE (3.4 miles ),
Leigh, NE (3.5 miles ),
West Point, NE (4.1 miles ),
Beemer, NE (4.2 miles ),
Scribner, NE (4.3 miles ),
Creston, NE (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.72 N, Longitude: 97.00 W

Area code: 402

Distribution of median household income in Howells, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Howells, NE in 2022
Howells satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $541,700
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $379,500
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $290,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $382,700
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $63,300
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $93,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $120,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Howells, NE residents
Average permit cost in Howells, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +15 (+2.4%).
Most common industries in Howells, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.4%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Food (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.5%)
  • Construction (11.0%)
  • Food (8.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.1%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.2%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.9%)
  • Educational services (12.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.0%)
  • Food (4.3%)
  • Social assistance (4.3%)
  • Construction (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Howells, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)

Average climate in Howells, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Howells-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 29.3 miles away from the Howells village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.0 miles away from the village center injured 8 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Howells-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 304% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 366.5 miles away from the city 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 120.8 miles away from Howells center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 210.8 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 215.2 miles away from Howells center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 428.5 miles away from Howells center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 10.5 miles away from Howells center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Colfax County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Howells topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Howells:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - CLARKSON (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CLARKSON, NE)
  • PARKVIEW HOME, INC. (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; DODGE, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Howells:

  • Northeast Community College (about 31 miles; Norfolk, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 36 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 61 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 62 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 63 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 63 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Creighton University (about 64 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)

Public high school in Howells:

Public elementary/middle school in Howells:

  • HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLS (Location: 417 CENTER STREET, Grades: PK-1)

Private elementary/middle school in Howells:

  • HOWELLS COMMUNITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 59, Location: 114 N 6TH ST, Grades: 1-6)
See full list of schools located in Howells

Library in Howells:

  • HOWELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $27,740; Location: 128 NORTH 3RD STREET; 8,751 books; 292 audio materials; 605 video materials; 20 state licensed databases; 69 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Howells: Howells Public Park Campground (A), Howells Rescue Squad (B), Howells Volunteer Fire Department (C), Howells Museum (D), Howells Police Department (E), Howells Public Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Howells include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), Saint John Nepomucene Catholic Church (B), Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Howells: Howells Public Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Community Center Clerk (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 128 North 3rd Street).

Colfax County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 561, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-24-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-24-2013), St Public Notif received (JAN-31-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-25-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-25-2012), St Public Notif received (JUL-18-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-22-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-22-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-11-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-19-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-06-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-22-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-22-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-01-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-19-2009), St Public Notif received (DEC-31-2009)
  • 5 other older health violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

63.1%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

2.9%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Howells (2011 data):

  • Homestead Bank: Howells Branch at 231 Center Street, branch established on 1944/12/14. Info updated 2011/03/08: Bank assets: $231.0 mil, Deposits: $197.4 mil, headquarters in Cozad, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: C.S.b. Co.

For population 15 years and over in Howells:

Marital status in Howells, NE
  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 59.3%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 12.9%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

For population 25 years and over in Howells:

  • High school or higher: 92.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Nebraska average:

11.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Howells
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Howells, NE (based on Colfax County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,4575
Mainline Protestant1,2146
Evangelical Protestant6374
Other-1
None4,207-
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: 6
Here:

6.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.10 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

7.9%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Colfax County:

28.0%
State:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Colfax County:

24.2%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.0%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Howells:

46.7%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Howells:

28.6
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.0%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Howells:

10.8%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Howells:

33.9%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

54.2%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

73.9%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Howells, 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
Electric Power 3$26,554$106,2163$578
Streets and Highways 2$7,793$46,7580$0
Financial Administration 1$4,200$50,4000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$135
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,296
Water Supply 0$0 1$405
Totals for Government 6$38,547$77,09411$2,414

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

  • Construction - Electric Utilities: $158,000 ($287.27)
    Central Staff Services: $107,000 ($194.55)
    Financial Administration: $82,000 ($149.09)
    Regular Highways: $57,000 ($103.64)
    General Public Buildings: $16,000 ($29.09)
    Water Utilities: $10,000 ($18.18)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $469,000 ($852.73)
    Regular Highways: $105,000 ($190.91)
    Solid Waste Management: $69,000 ($125.45)
    Parks and Recreation: $56,000 ($101.82)
    Water Utilities: $51,000 ($92.73)
    Central Staff Services: $40,000 ($72.73)
    Sewerage: $33,000 ($60.00)
    Police Protection: $33,000 ($60.00)
    Financial Administration: $31,000 ($56.36)
    Local Fire Protection: $21,000 ($38.18)
    Libraries: $19,000 ($34.55)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($10.91)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $16,000 ($29.09)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $22,000 ($40.00)
  • Intergovernmental to State - Electric Utilities: $15,000 ($27.27)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $100,000 ($181.82)
    Water Utilities: $35,000 ($63.64)
    Electric Utilities: $14,000 ($25.45)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $412,000 ($749.09)

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

  • Charges - Other: $84,000 ($152.73)
    Sewerage: $56,000 ($101.82)
    Solid Waste Management: $52,000 ($94.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($21.82)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Electric Utilities: $82,000 ($149.09)
    General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($21.82)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $142,000 ($258.18)
    Donations From Private Sources: $29,000 ($52.73)
    Special Assessments: $24,000 ($43.64)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($9.09)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $333,000 ($605.45)
    Water Utilities: $77,000 ($140.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $69,000 ($125.45)
    General Local Government Support: $33,000 ($60.00)
    Other: $4,000 ($7.27)
  • Tax - Property: $265,000 ($481.82)
    Other: $89,000 ($161.82)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $84,000 ($152.73)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,096,000 ($1992.73)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $965,000 ($1754.55)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $157,000 ($285.45)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $27,000 ($49.09)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $883,000 ($1605.45)

Strongest AM radio stations in Howells:

  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KJSK (900 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Howells:

  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KNEN (94.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KEXL (106.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: WJAG, INC.)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KXNE-FM (89.3 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KWPN-FM (107.9 FM; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLIR (101.1 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Howells:

  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • K54EU (Channel 54; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K48FF (Channel 48; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • K53GH (Channel 53; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: MARY E. HARDERS)
  • K40FH (Channel 46; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K28EN (Channel 28; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • KXNE-TV (Channel 19; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K28FS (Channel 28; FREMONT & OMAHA, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K47FK (Channel 39; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K49FP (Channel 49; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K52EX (Channel 52; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K55HX (Channel 55; COLUMBUS/FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K50EG (Channel 50; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 32Number of bridges
  • 171ft / 52.3mTotal length
  • 4,265Total average daily traffic
  • 385Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,039Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Howells, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 61930-1939
  • 31970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 91990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Howells, NE

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Howells)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • HOWELLS, Howells Site: 2 Mi West Of Howells On Highway 91 (Lat: 41.714111 Lon: -97.044611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 115.8 m, Overall height: 120.1 m, Call Sign: WQQS716,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6375.14 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, Grant Date: 02/25/2013, Expiration Date: 02/25/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/29/2021, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • BILLJACOBS, 57588 830th Rd (Lat: 41.859389 Lon: -97.021583), Type: Silo, Structure height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WRJZ748, Licensee ID: L01700638,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/26/2020, Expiration Date: 11/26/2030, Certifier: Craig Schmaderer, Registrant: Skywave Wireless, Inc., 121 South Main Street, West Point, NE 68788, Phone: (402) 372-1975, Email:

  • HOWELLS, Laura Street (Lat: 41.720444 Lon: -97.008889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WRMZ564, Licensee ID: L00000450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/29/2021, Expiration Date: 06/29/2031, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1220 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-6767, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • NEHOWELLSWE1, Howells Site: 2 Mi West Of Howells On Highway 91 (Lat: 41.714111 Lon: -97.044611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 115.8 m, Overall height: 120.1 m, Call Sign: WROI464,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 10/19/2021, Expiration Date: 10/19/2031, Cancellation Date: 03/28/2024, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • NE-HOWELLS-SO-1, Rd 15 (Lat: 41.634250 Lon: -96.982194), Type: Silo, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WRPM354,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2022, Expiration Date: 02/23/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • NE-HOWELLS-NE-1, C Rd (Lat: 41.776611 Lon: -96.957833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRTF594,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/2022, Expiration Date: 06/10/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N0VHU, Licensee ID: L00591965, Grant Date: 09/12/2023, Expiration Date: 09/12/2033, Certifier: Randolph P Baumert, Registrant: Randolph P Baumert, 2319 Road 14, Howells, NE 68641-4147

  • Call Sign: KC0LOD, Licensee ID: L00413199, Grant Date: 10/23/2001, Expiration Date: 10/23/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/21/2006, Certifier: Steven L Wisnieski, Registrant: Steven L Wisnieski, Howells, NE 68641


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 6. The highest number of fires - 14 took place in 2011, and the least - 2 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Howells, NE When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (50.5%), and Structure Fires (36.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Howells, NE
    • 5450.5%Outside Fires
    • 3936.4%Structure Fires
    • 1413.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Howells, NE
Most common first names in Howells, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Frank2584.0 years
Joseph2180.0 years
Anna1883.8 years
John1681.2 years
Helen1485.3 years
Mary1377.7 years
Edward1278.7 years
William1276.9 years
Anton1085.4 years
Rudolph980.2 years
Most common last names in Howells, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Sindelar1376.0 years
Baumert1186.6 years
Kucera1183.7 years
Marik1078.7 years
Coufal977.0 years
Renner883.0 years
Dostal882.9 years
Dvorak881.9 years
Brester784.3 years
Novak781.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Howells, NE
  • 52.5%Electricity
  • 30.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Utility gas
  • 6.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.8%Other fuel
  • 0.8%No fuel used
  • 0.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Howells, NE
  • 53.8%Electricity
  • 23.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.5%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.8%Wood


Howells compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage 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.
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