Platte Center, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 327 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.9%
 
Males: 155  (47.6%)
Females: 172  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

36.8 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68653.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,394 (it was $35,114 in 2000)
Platte Center:

$69,394
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,260 (it was $16,438 in 2000)

Platte Center village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $122,643 (it was $61,500 in 2000)
Platte Center:

$122,643
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $135,463; detached houses: $139,057; mobile homes: $52,114

Median gross rent in 2022: $921.

March 2022 cost of living index in Platte Center: 74.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.4%

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  • Races in Platte Center, NE (2022)
    • 32289.7%White alone
    • 205.6%Two or more races
    • 123.3%Other race alone
    • 41.1%Asian alone
    • 41.1%Hispanic

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Ancestries: German (50.8%), Irish (18.4%), Czech (6.7%), Polish (6.1%), English (5.6%), American (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1530 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 1,095 people per square mile   (low).

Platte Center, Nebraska map

9 residents are foreign born (1.7% Latin America, 0.8% North America).

This village:

2.5%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,517 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,374 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (65.8 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (506.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tarnov, NE (2.3 miles),
Lakeview, NE (2.5 miles ),
Monroe, NE (2.7 miles ),
Columbus, NE (3.1 miles ),
Duncan, NE (3.2 miles ),
Humphrey, NE (3.2 miles ),
Cornlea, NE (3.3 miles),
Creston, NE (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.54 N, Longitude: 97.49 W

Area code: 402

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $101,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Platte Center, NE residents
Average permit cost in Platte Center, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Platte Center, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Machinery (13.8%)
  • Truck transportation (9.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.3%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Social assistance (6.1%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (22.1%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Truck transportation (9.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (14.3%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Social assistance (11.7%)
  • Truck transportation (9.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Platte Center, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (19.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (13.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Child care workers (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Financial managers (3.9%)

Average climate in Platte Center, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Platte Center-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 17.2 miles away from the Platte Center village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.3 miles away from the village center killed 6 people and injured 23 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Platte Center-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 329% 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 354.9 miles away from Platte Center 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 111.6 miles away from Platte Center center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 190.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 209.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 417.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 696.8 miles away from Platte Center center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 Platte County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Platte Center topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Platte Center:

  • COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; COLUMBUS, NE)
  • HOME HEALTH OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; COLUMBUS, NE)
  • MORYS HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; COLUMBUS, NE)
  • DIALYSIS CENTER OF COLUMBUS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; COLUMBUS, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Platte Center:

  • Northeast Community College (about 36 miles; Norfolk, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 55 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 65 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Central Community College (about 65 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 66 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 68 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 80 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)

Public elementary/middle school in Platte Center:

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

Churches in Platte Center include: Saint Josephs Church (A), Grace Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Alfred Gruenther - Army general.

Platte 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 Platte Center and their reported violations in the past:

PLATTE CENTER, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 307, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-30-2014), St Public Notif requested (JUN-30-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-02-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-02-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-04-2013), St Public Notif received (FEB-13-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-06-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-06-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-28-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-29-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-29-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-03-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-03-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-03-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-15-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (FEB-10-2011), St Public Notif requested (FEB-13-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-13-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-03-2012)
  • 4 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.0%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Platte Center (2011 data):

  • Bank of the Valley: Platte Center Bank Branch at 103 4th Street, branch established on 1944/10/30. Info updated 2007/08/30: Bank assets: $101.4 mil, Deposits: $82.3 mil, headquarters in Bellwood, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Bellwood Community Holding Company

For population 15 years and over in Platte Center:

Marital status in Platte Center, NE
  • Never married: 28.6%
  • Now married: 50.7%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 12.8%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in Platte Center:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Platte Center, NE (based on Platte County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic13,54310
Evangelical Protestant8,32720
Mainline Protestant4,21413
Other5593
None5,594-
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: 7
This county:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Platte County:

6.60 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Here:

6.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.6%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Platte County:

28.9%
Nebraska:

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

16.6%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Platte Center:

45.8%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

51.3%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.3
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Platte Center:

27.8%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Platte Center:

15.2%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Platte Center:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

49.5%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

50.2%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Platte Center:

81.8%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Platte Center, 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$4,594$55,1280$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,238
Totals for Government 1$4,594$55,1281$1,238

Platte Center government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $108,000 ($330.28)
    Financial Administration: $83,000 ($253.82)
    Regular Highways: $80,000 ($244.65)
    Water Utilities: $46,000 ($140.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($91.74)
    Sewerage: $22,000 ($67.28)
    General Public Buildings: $17,000 ($51.99)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($36.70)
    Libraries: $4,000 ($12.23)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($9.17)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $39,000 ($119.27)
    Libraries: $13,000 ($39.76)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($21.41)
    Water Utilities: $4,000 ($12.23)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($9.17)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($3.06)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($3.06)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $189,000 ($577.98)

Platte Center government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $37,000 ($113.15)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($70.34)
    Other: $13,000 ($39.76)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($9.17)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($24.46)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $28,000 ($85.63)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($6.12)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $69,000 ($211.01)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $43,000 ($131.50)
    General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($36.70)
  • Tax - Property: $72,000 ($220.18)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $43,000 ($131.50)

Platte Center government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $67,000 ($204.89)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $67,000 ($204.89)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $67,000 ($204.89)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $67,000 ($204.89)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $101,000 ($308.87)

Strongest AM radio stations in Platte Center:

  • KJSK (900 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTTT (1510 AM; daytime; 0 kW; COLUMBUS, NE)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJAG (780 AM; daytime; 1 kW; NORFOLK, NE)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Platte Center:

  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KLIR (101.1 FM; COLUMBUS, 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.)
  • KUSO (92.7 FM; ALBION, NE; Owner: FLOOD COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KTLX (91.9 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: TLC EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Platte Center:

  • 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)
  • KLKE (Channel 24; ALBION, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • 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)
  • K57HV (Channel 57; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS, A CA LIMITED P/SHIP)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 34Number of bridges
  • 233ft / 70.9mTotal length
  • 71,370Total average daily traffic
  • 11,936Total average daily truck traffic
  • 101,777Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Platte Center, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 81930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 121990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Platte Center, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Platte Center)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Jct Us 81 & N-71b (Lat: 41.541111 Lon: -97.465889), Call Sign: KSQ318,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.0800 MHz, 47.2000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2015, Expiration Date: 12/17/2025, Cancellation Date: 10/16/2020, Registrant: Nebraska Department Of Transportation, Lincoln, NE 68509-4759, Phone: (402) 479-4542, Fax: (402) 479-3918, Email:

  • Jct Us 81 And N71b (Lat: 42.541111 Lon: -97.465889), Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WNWF907,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.0400 MHz, 47.1400 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2011, Expiration Date: 05/06/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/21/2020, Registrant: Nebraska Department Of Transportation, Lincoln, NE 68509-4759, Phone: (402) 479-4542, Fax: (402) 479-3918, Email:

  • 333013 325th Avenue (Lat: 41.538056 Lon: -97.487222), Call Sign: WPXN237,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.555 MHz, 159.630 MHz, 461.125 MHz, Grant Date: 04/22/2023, Expiration Date: 05/08/2033, Certifier: Scott Loseke, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • NE-PLATTE CENTER, 31346 280th Ave (Lat: 41.543833 Lon: -97.479972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQJG505,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6152.75 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 11215.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz... (+63 more), Grant Date: 05/22/2018, Expiration Date: 06/02/2028, Certifier: Francis J Dirico, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1220 West Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-6767, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • PLATTE CENTER, 26345 310th Street (Lat: 41.540667 Lon: -97.463194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQJH320,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6555.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2018, Expiration Date: 09/09/2028, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • OM03IP453, 26715 310th St. (Ne00002) (Lat: 41.540917 Lon: -97.466917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQWL686,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, 19475.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2015, Expiration Date: 09/29/2025, Cancellation Date: 05/16/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • NE-PLATTE-CN-1, F St (Lat: 41.536667 Lon: -97.491139), Type: Silo, Structure height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WRFJ763,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+28 more), Grant Date: 03/17/2020, Expiration Date: 03/17/2030, Cancellation Date: 02/13/2024, Certifier: Derrick Brown, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • NE-MONROE-NW-1, 370 Ave (Lat: 41.577778 Lon: -97.601028), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WRXG519,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, 6271.36 MHz, Grant Date: 05/09/2023, Expiration Date: 05/09/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • NE-PLATTE CENTER, 31346 280th Ave (Lat: 41.543833 Lon: -97.479972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WRZM697, Licensee ID: L00000450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 11/20/2023, Expiration Date: 05/18/2024, 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:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KD0GMK, Licensee ID: L01466671, Grant Date: 02/02/2019, Expiration Date: 02/13/2029, Certifier: Richard H Leffers, Registrant: Richard H Leffers, 36790 257ave, Platte Center, NE 68653

  • Call Sign: AC0NU, Licensee ID: L01466679, Grant Date: 11/29/2018, Expiration Date: 02/13/2029, Certifier: Mark A Schaaf, Registrant: Mark A Schaaf, 36581 257th Ave, Platte Center, NE 68653


Most common first names in Platte Center, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John878.9 years
Henry775.7 years
Edward680.5 years
Emma588.0 years
Mary590.1 years
William577.2 years
George485.5 years
Joseph473.0 years
Elmer470.8 years
Frank490.7 years
Most common last names in Platte Center, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mark979.2 years
Goering680.7 years
Janssen676.8 years
Gronenthal681.1 years
Arndt575.4 years
Jaixen476.2 years
Gehring484.0 years
Jazwick481.2 years
Hassebrook480.1 years
Liebig481.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Platte Center, NE
  • 66.4%Electricity
  • 24.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.5%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Wood
  • 0.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Platte Center, NE
  • 55.0%Electricity
  • 30.0%Wood
  • 15.0%Utility gas


Platte Center compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value 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 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 below state average.
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