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Sarben, Nebraska

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Population in 2010: 31.
Males: 14  (46.2%)
Females: 17  (53.8%)
Median resident age:

68.1 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,748
Sarben:

$57,748
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,278

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $179,613
Sarben:

$179,613
NE:

$232,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Sarben: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%
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Ancestries: Polish (42.9%), American (28.6%), German (28.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3080 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (182.0 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Aurora, CO (210.5 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (630.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Paxton, NE (1.9 miles ),
Sutherland, NE (3.1 miles ),
Roscoe, NE (3.8 miles),
Keystone, NE (3.8 miles),
Hershey, NE (4.0 miles ),
Martin, NE (4.6 miles),
Ogallala, NE (4.7 miles ),
Elsie, NE (4.7 miles)

Latitude: 41.16 N, Longitude: 101.31 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 308

Distribution of median household income in Sarben, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sarben, NE in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Nebraska:

2.2%

Tornado activity:

Sarben-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 17% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/29/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.5 miles away from the Sarben place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/27/1972, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.0 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sarben-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 423% 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 528.7 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 235.7 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 167.5 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 403.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 337.1 miles away from Sarben center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 166.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Keith County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Airports located in Sarben:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sarben:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 120 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Chadron State College (about 144 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Central Community College (about 155 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 182 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 186 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 11,469)
  • Aims Community College (about 189 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 3,598)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 190 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)

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Keith County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.0%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Sarben:

Marital status in Sarben, NE
  • Never married: 7.7%
  • Now married: 77.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Sarben:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sarben, NE (based on Keith County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,34613
Mainline Protestant1,6118
Catholic1,3002
Other1281
None2,983-
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
Keith County:

3.74 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

16.23 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Keith County:

14.98 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Keith County:

28.3%
State:

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

12.3%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Sarben:

  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOOQ (1410 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, 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)
  • KODY (1240 AM; 1 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sarben:

  • KOGA-FM (99.7 FM; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPNE-FM (91.7 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • KJLT-FM (94.9 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KADL (102.9 FM; IMPERIAL, NE; Owner: IMPERIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATION)
  • KMCX-FM (106.5 FM; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXNP (103.5 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Sarben:

  • KPNE-TV (Channel 9; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K33FF (Channel 33; WALLACE, ECT., NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KNOP-TV (Channel 2; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K59FT (Channel 59; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: MARY E. HARDERS)
  • K21CY (Channel 21; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: NORTH PLATTE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 10.0mTotal length
  • 50Total average daily traffic
  • 85Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • MP 17.4 REMOTE, Mp 17.4, Sarben, So Morrill Sub (Lat: 41.168750 Lon: -101.395306), Type: Building, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WQOQ748,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.725 MHz, Grant Date: 11/19/2021, Expiration Date: 12/28/2031, Certifier: Thomas J Mcgovern, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Nevens Uprr Mp 19.95 6.7 Mi W (Lat: 41.186917 Lon: -101.432389), Overall height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WNEH549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2142.80 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2000, Expiration Date: 12/05/2010, Cancellation Date: 02/07/2002, Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 201 S 16th St Suite 305, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 280-7777, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sarben, NE
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 42.9%Electricity


Sarben compared to Nebraska 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 below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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