Verdon, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 161 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.8%
Males: 84  (52.5%)
Females: 77  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

49.2 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68457.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,283 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Verdon:

$50,283
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,641 (it was $11,733 in 2000)

Verdon village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $44,649 (it was $21,000 in 2000)
Verdon:

$44,649
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $112,867; detached houses: $111,804
March 2022 cost of living index in Verdon: 70.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.1%
(0.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 57.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Verdon, NE (2022)
    • 21289.8%White alone
    • 93.8%American Indian alone
    • 73.0%Hispanic
    • 20.8%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Verdon, Nebraska as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Verdon is 48 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (22.6%), American (18.9%), English (17.0%), Italian (13.2%), Irish (3.8%), Polish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/10/1887

Elevation: 962 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 673 people per square mile   (low).

Verdon, Nebraska map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.8%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $772 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $404 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (53.6 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (68.3 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (435.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Salem, NE (2.2 miles),
Shubert, NE (2.5 miles ),
Dawson, NE (2.5 miles ),
Stella, NE (2.6 miles ),
Falls City, NE (2.9 miles ),
Barada, NE (2.9 miles),
Humboldt, NE (3.5 miles ),
Preston, NE (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 40.15 N, Longitude: 95.71 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 402

Distribution of median household income in Verdon, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Verdon, NE in 2022
Verdon satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Verdon, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.4%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (9.8%)
  • Truck transportation (9.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.3%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (7.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (10.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.2%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.2%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.1%)
  • Food (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Verdon, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (17.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Carpenters (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Top executives (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.2%)
  • Registered nurses (8.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.2%)
  • Woodworkers (8.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)

Average climate in Verdon, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Verdon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.8 miles away from the Verdon village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/29/1979, a category F4 tornado 37.5 miles away from the village center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Verdon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 400% 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 265.8 miles away from Verdon center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 324.4 miles away from Verdon center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 224.1 miles away from Verdon center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 208.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 300.8 miles away from Verdon center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 190.6 miles away from Verdon center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Richardson County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Verdon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Verdon:

  • FALLS CITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • IN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • KETTER MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • CAREAGE ESTATES OF FALLS CITY (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • COLONIAL ACRES NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HUMBOLDT, NE)

Operable nuclear power plant near Verdon:

  • 18 miles: Cooper in Brownville, NE.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Verdon:

  • Highland Community College (about 31 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 46 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 57 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 67 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 69 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 70 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Bellevue University (about 71 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)

Library in Verdon:

  • VILLAGE OF VERDON LIBRARY (Operating income: $7,155; Location: 306 1/2 MAIN STREET; 3,218 books; 65 audio materials; 177 video materials; 8 state licensed databases; 6 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Verdon: Verdon (A), Verdon Grain Company Elevator (B), Village of Verdon Library (C), Verdon Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Verdon: Verdon Christian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Richardson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.0 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

60.7%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.3%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Verdon:

Marital status in Verdon, NE
  • Never married: 28.0%
  • Now married: 57.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Verdon:

  • High school or higher: 89.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Verdon, NE (based on Richardson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,31219
Catholic1,6605
Evangelical Protestant1,32211
Other21
None3,067-
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: 2
Richardson County:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Richardson County:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

10.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.8%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Richardson County:

30.9%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

19.6%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Verdon:

49.6%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

50.2%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Verdon:

27.9
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

35.6%
Nebraska:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

5.9
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

45.9%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

41.4%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

71.5%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Verdon, 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
Water Supply 1$506$6,0720$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$323
Totals for Government 1$506$6,0721$323

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $34,000 ($211.18)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($6.21)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($6.21)
    Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($6.21)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $73,000 ($453.42)
    Central Staff Services: $49,000 ($304.35)
    Financial Administration: $38,000 ($236.02)
    Public Welfare - Other: $13,000 ($80.75)
    Health - Other: $9,000 ($55.90)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($49.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($6.21)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($43.48)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $90,000 ($559.01)

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

  • Charges - Other: $45,000 ($279.50)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($18.63)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $9,000 ($55.90)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($24.84)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000 ($167.70)
    Other: $21,000 ($130.43)
    General Local Government Support: $16,000 ($99.38)
  • Tax - Property: $26,000 ($161.49)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $178,000 ($1105.59)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $175,000 ($1086.96)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,000 ($68.32)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($49.69)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $179,000 ($1111.80)

Strongest AM radio stations in Verdon:

  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Verdon:

  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)
  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)
  • KMZA (92.1 FM; SENECA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Verdon:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 200ft / 60.5mTotal length
  • 6,180Total average daily traffic
  • 672Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,502Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Verdon, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 71930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 51970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Verdon, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Verdon)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • VERDON, 71376 646 Ave (Lat: 40.158000 Lon: -95.708111), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQUV227,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 10/21/2014, Expiration Date: 10/21/2024, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Verdon Water Tower, Corner Of 3rd St And Maple St (Lat: 40.147389 Lon: -95.704556), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.8 m, Call Sign: WRYU711, Licensee ID: L00004312,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2023, Expiration Date: 09/19/2033, Certifier: Raymond Ryan, Registrant: City Of Lincoln, NE Ne-Nrin, 901 West Bond, Lincoln, NE 68521-3667, Phone: (402) 441-8425, Fax: (402) 441-8444, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB0WPC, Licensee ID: L01156926, Grant Date: 04/07/2016, Expiration Date: 05/30/2026, Certifier: Sharon J Ketelsen, Registrant: Sharon J Ketelsen, 64418 712 Rd, Verdon, NE 68457

  • Call Sign: N0SK, Previous Call Sign: WA0DEY, Licensee ID: L00194581, Grant Date: 09/06/2016, Expiration Date: 11/04/2026, Certifier: Steven D Ketelsen, Registrant: Steven D Ketelsen, 64418 712 Rd, Verdon, NE 68457

  • Call Sign: KC0PWR, Licensee ID: L00679669, Grant Date: 05/05/2003, Expiration Date: 05/05/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/26/2003, Certifier: Todd A Weaklend, Registrant: Todd A Weaklend, Rr 1 Box 95, Verdon, NE 68457

  • Call Sign: KC0ROC, Licensee ID: L00807475, Grant Date: 02/03/2004, Expiration Date: 02/03/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2016, Certifier: Todd A Weaklend, Registrant: Tri-State Amateur Radio Club, R R 1 - Box 95, Verdon, NE 68457


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T210M (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6860M, N6860M, N-6860M, Serial Number: 21061997, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 06/09/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 07/19/2011
    Registrant (Individual): David B Doerr, 71258 648 Ave, Verdon, NE 68457
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23-250 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 73WH, N73WH, N-73WH, Serial Number: 27-7305184, Airworthiness Date: 08/15/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 05/21/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Roderick D Warren, 64502 712 Rd, Verdon, NE 68457
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7483X, N7483X, N-7483X, Serial Number: 17247983, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 10/31/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 07/01/2009
    Registrant (Individual): David B Doerr, 71258 648 Ave, Verdon, NE 68457
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8518D, N8518D, N-8518D, Serial Number: 22-5745, Year manufactured: 1957, Certificate Issue Date: 02/12/2001
    Registrant (Individual): Jim Morehead, 71020 648 Ave, Verdon, NE 68457

Most common first names in Verdon, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mildred583.8 years
Walter572.8 years
William573.4 years
George479.9 years
Ruth474.5 years
Alice383.3 years
Charles369.4 years
Frank371.7 years
Fred375.0 years
Gladys385.0 years
Most common last names in Verdon, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Heineman681.8 years
Miller675.6 years
Fisher472.7 years
Richardson479.4 years
Estes387.7 years
Jarred380.6 years
Arnold375.7 years
Gebhard380.4 years
Hunker368.0 years
Cochran376.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Verdon, NE
  • 64.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.8%Electricity
  • 8.6%Wood
  • 1.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Verdon, NE
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Verdon compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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