Funk, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 174 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.7%
 
Males: 98  (56.4%)
Females: 76  (43.6%)
Median resident age:

45.0 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68940.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $96,431 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Funk:

$96,431
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,505 (it was $15,658 in 2000)

Funk village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,320 (it was $58,100 in 2000)
Funk:

$136,320
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $184,374; detached houses: $202,140; mobile homes: $26,660
March 2022 cost of living index in Funk: 71.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Funk, NE (2022)
    • 14182.0%White alone
    • 169.3%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 84.7%Hispanic
    • 42.3%Other race alone
    • 10.6%Asian alone
    • 10.6%Two or more races

Races in Funk 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 Funk, Nebraska as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Funk is 123 to 1.


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Ancestries: Swedish (33.3%), European (24.1%), German (24.1%), American (4.6%), Irish (4.6%), English (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2245 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 656 people per square mile   (low).

Funk, Nebraska map

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.6%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,415 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,500 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (137.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (547.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Axtell, NE (2.6 miles ),
Holdrege, NE (2.6 miles ),
Wilcox, NE (2.8 miles ),
Ragan, NE (3.3 miles),
Atlanta, NE (3.7 miles),
Loomis, NE (3.7 miles ),
Hildreth, NE (3.7 miles ),
Minden, NE (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 40.46 N, Longitude: 99.25 W

Area code: 308

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+3.0%).
Most common industries in Funk, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.4%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.8%)
  • Warehousing & storage (4.8%)
  • Educational services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.9%)
  • Construction (15.6%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (12.5%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (9.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11.8%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.9%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (3.9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Funk, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.2%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Art and design workers (4.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (21.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (12.5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
  • Electricians (6.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.2%)
  • Extraction workers (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.8%)
  • Registered nurses (7.8%)
  • Art and design workers (7.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)

Average climate in Funk, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Funk-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 46.7 miles away from the Funk village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/6/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.9 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Funk-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 443% 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 306.3 miles away from Funk 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 86.8 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 646.2 miles away from Funk center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 367.0 miles away from Funk center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 237.6 miles away from Funk center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 276.4 miles away from Funk center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Phelps County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Funk topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Funk:

  • CHRISTIAN HOMES HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HOLDREGE, NE)
  • HOLDREGE MEMORIAL HOMES, INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HOLDREGE, NE)
  • PHELPS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; HOLDREGE, NE)

Amtrak station near Funk:

  • 7 miles: HOLDREGE (100 WEST AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Funk:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 19 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 55 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 111 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 136 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 139 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 140 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Barton County Community College (about 146 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Funk: Midland Co-op Elevator (A), Funk (B), Funk First Response Team (C), Funk Rural Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Funk: Fridhem Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Funk include: Funk Nebraska Historical Marker (1), Harmony Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: John Robert Brown (judge) - Federal judge.

Phelps 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 Funk and their reported violations in the past:

FUNK, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 201, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-22-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-22-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-30-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-29-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-29-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-05-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-31-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-31-2008), St Public Notif received (NOV-25-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-18-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-18-2008), St Public Notif received (DEC-03-2008)
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

68.4%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Funk:

Marital status in Funk, NE
  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 68.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

For population 25 years and over in Funk:

  • High school or higher: 90.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Funk, NE (based on Phelps County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,12114
Mainline Protestant2,5359
Catholic5271
Other1242
None2,881-
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
Phelps County:

3.28 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Phelps County:

4.37 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

8.3%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.5%
Nebraska:

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

12.2%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.4%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

50.4%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.4
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

7.4%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Funk:

6.8%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Funk:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

26.2%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Funk:

59.4%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Funk:

84.4%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Funk, 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 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $210,000 ($1206.90)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $111,000 ($637.93)
    Water Utilities: $23,000 ($132.18)
    Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($126.44)
    Central Staff Services: $19,000 ($109.20)
    Financial Administration: $15,000 ($86.21)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $15,000 ($86.21)
    Sewerage: $11,000 ($63.22)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($17.24)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($17.24)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($17.24)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($11.49)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,000 ($5.75)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($5.75)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $108,000 ($620.69)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $18,000 ($103.45)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($91.95)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($5.75)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $11,000 ($63.22)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($11.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($195.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $30,000 ($172.41)
    Other: $8,000 ($45.98)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($22.99)
  • Tax - Property: $33,000 ($189.66)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $113,000 ($649.43)

Strongest AM radio stations in Funk:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KUVR (1380 AM; 0 kW; HOLDREGE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KGFW (1340 AM; 1 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Funk:

  • KLNE-FM (88.7 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KRNY (102.3 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KQKY (105.9 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KMTY (97.7 FM; HOLDREGE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLIQ (94.5 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KROR (101.5 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KRVN-FM (93.1 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • K209CF (89.7 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KRGI-FM (96.5 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKPR-FM (98.9 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • K260AF (99.9 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Funk:

  • KLNE-TV (Channel 3; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • K14IY (Channel 14; HOLDREGE, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KGIN (Channel 11; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.3mTotal length
  • 950Total average daily traffic
  • 1,110Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Funk, NE)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Funk)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5732U, N5732U, N-5732U, Serial Number: 28-26549, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 10/28/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 10/17/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Aviation LLC Galaxy, 12135 Us Hwy 6, Funk, NE 68940, Other Owners: Harley D Scott

Most common first names in Funk, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Harold477.5 years
Carl392.6 years
John370.1 years
William370.0 years
Bert282.5 years
Esther288.5 years
Barbara276.0 years
Elmer270.0 years
George276.5 years
Evelyn283.0 years
Most common last names in Funk, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson674.5 years
Gustafson572.4 years
Larson382.6 years
Beisel379.0 years
Nelson376.3 years
Johnson380.7 years
Lindquist379.3 years
Peterson380.0 years
Silver379.0 years
Almquist289.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Funk, NE
  • 57.1%Utility gas
  • 35.7%Electricity
  • 3.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Funk, NE
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Funk 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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