Clay Center, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 717 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.7%
 
Males: 337  (47.1%)
Females: 380  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

40.6 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68933.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,947 (it was $36,597 in 2000)
Clay Center:

$69,947
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,726 (it was $17,577 in 2000)

Clay Center city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $135,077 (it was $57,500 in 2000)
Clay Center:

$135,077
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $128,754; detached houses: $130,478; mobile homes: $65,589

Median gross rent in 2022: $607.

March 2022 cost of living index in Clay Center: 73.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.8%
(2.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Clay Center, NE (2022)
    • 69388.5%White alone
    • 374.7%Two or more races
    • 314.0%Hispanic
    • 101.3%Black alone
    • 50.6%American Indian alone
    • 10.1%Asian alone

Races in Clay Center 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 Clay Center, Nebraska as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clay Center is 392 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (41.5%), American (9.8%), Czech (7.3%), French (5.2%), Irish (4.0%), Danish (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1790 feet

Land area: 0.71 square miles.

Population density: 1,012 people per square mile   (low).

Clay Center, Nebraska map

19 residents are foreign born (0.9% Latin America, 0.8% Africa, 0.6% Europe).

This city:

2.4%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,956 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,239 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (75.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (538.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Fairfield, NE (2.6 miles ),
Harvard, NE (2.7 miles ),
Saronville, NE (2.9 miles),
Inland, NE (3.2 miles),
Glenvil, NE (3.2 miles ),
Edgar, NE (3.4 miles ),
Sutton, NE (3.4 miles ),
Deweese, NE (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 40.52 N, Longitude: 98.06 W

Area code: 402

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

2.6%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +37 (+4.5%).
Most common industries in Clay Center, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (14.1%)
  • Truck transportation (11.1%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.2%)
  • Truck transportation (14.8%)
  • Public administration (13.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.8%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Machinery (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.1%)
  • Public administration (15.3%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Clay Center, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.1%)
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)
  • Child care workers (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.2%)

Average climate in Clay Center, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Clay Center-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 132% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 16.7 miles away from the Clay Center city center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.0 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Clay Center-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 427% 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 289.9 miles away from Clay Center 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 116.0 miles away from Clay Center center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 352.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 226.1 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 281.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 172.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clay County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Winds: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clay Center topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Clay Center:

  • ROSE BROOK CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; EDGAR, NE)
  • SUTTON COMMUNITY HOME, INC. (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SUTTON, NE)

Amtrak station near Clay Center:

  • 18 miles: HASTINGS (501 W. 1ST ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

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

  • Central Community College (about 31 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 57 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 74 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 77 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 78 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Northeast Community College (about 112 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 119 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)

Public elementary/middle school in Clay Center:

  • SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 200 N CENTRAL, Grades: 6-8)

Library in Clay Center:

  • CLAY CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $30,328; Location: 117 WEST EDGAR STREET; 15,657 books; 64 e-books; 384 audio materials; 1,492 video materials; 20 state licensed databases; 70 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Clay Center: Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company Elevator (A), Crooked Creek Country Club (B), Clay County Fairground (C), Clay Center Volunteer Ambulance (D), Clay County Sheriffs Office (E), Clay County Courthouse (F), Clay Center Public Library (G), Clay Center Police Department (H), Clay Center Volunteer Fire Department (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Clay Center include: Zion Lutheran Church (A), United Church of Christ (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Clay Center: Clay Center Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Twin Oaks Motel (305 E Harvey St).

Courts: County Offices - Clerk Of The District Court (111 West Fairfield Street), County Offices - Clay County Court (111 West Fairfield Street).

Clay 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 Clay Center and their reported violations in the past:

CLAY CENTER, CITY OF (Population served: 760, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-18-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-01-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-14-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-14-2010), St Public Notif received (JUN-15-2010)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.5%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
5 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
5 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Clay Center (2011 data):

  • Cornerstone Bank: City State Bank-Clay Center at 103 S Brown Ave, branch established on 1944/08/09. Info updated 2011/10/13: Bank assets: $1,118.2 mil, Deposits: $1,010.6 mil, headquarters in York, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 33 total offices, Holding Company: First York Ban Corp.
  • First Bank & Trust Company: Clay Center Branch at 116 Alexander Street, branch established on 1996/10/25. Info updated 2007/08/30: Bank assets: $221.4 mil, Deposits: $193.2 mil, headquarters in Cozad, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Midwest Banco Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Clay Center:

Marital status in Clay Center, NE
  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 59.2%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

For population 25 years and over in Clay Center:

  • High school or higher: 95.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Nebraska average:

11.2

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

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

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,18316
Evangelical Protestant1,0149
Catholic8643
None2,481-
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:

9.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

6.31 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

9.2%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.9%
State:

28.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.5%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Clay Center:

40.4%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Clay Center:

29.2
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.6%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Clay Center:

13.2%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Clay Center:

36.5%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Clay Center:

50.8%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Clay Center:

74.2%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Clay 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
Financial Administration 5$18,190$43,6561$1,548
Totals for Government 5$18,190$43,6561$1,548

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $200,000 ($278.94)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $160,000 ($223.15)
    Central Staff Services: $121,000 ($168.76)
    Financial Administration: $93,000 ($129.71)
    Sewerage: $85,000 ($118.55)
    Water Utilities: $80,000 ($111.58)
    Parks and Recreation: $77,000 ($107.39)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $70,000 ($97.63)
    Libraries: $26,000 ($36.26)
    General Public Buildings: $19,000 ($26.50)
    Police Protection: $12,000 ($16.74)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($11.16)
    Public Welfare - Other: $7,000 ($9.76)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($6.97)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $45,000 ($62.76)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $330,000 ($460.25)
    Regular Highways: $100,000 ($139.47)
    Central Staff Services: $46,000 ($64.16)
    Financial Administration: $35,000 ($48.81)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($19.53)
    General Public Building: $7,000 ($9.76)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($6.97)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $360,000 ($502.09)

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

  • Charges - Other: $266,000 ($370.99)
    Sewerage: $143,000 ($199.44)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($23.71)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($9.76)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $106,000 ($147.84)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($6.97)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $120,000 ($167.36)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $107,000 ($149.23)
    General Local Government Support: $30,000 ($41.84)
  • Tax - Property: $292,000 ($407.25)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $68,000 ($94.84)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,185,000 ($1652.72)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,115,000 ($1555.09)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,052,000 ($1467.22)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $982,000 ($1369.60)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $257,000 ($358.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Clay Center:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • 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.)
  • KHAS (1230 AM; 1 kW; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: KHAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KICS (1550 AM; 0 kW; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: KHAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clay Center:

  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KHNE-FM (89.1 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KRGY (97.3 FM; AURORA, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRGI-FM (96.5 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KTMX (104.9 FM; YORK, NE; Owner: PRAIRIE STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQKY (105.9 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLIQ (94.5 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KROR (101.5 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KROA (95.7 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KFKX (90.1 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: HASTINGS COLLEGE)
  • K295AF (106.9 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Clay Center:

  • KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHNE-TV (Channel 29; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • K41FU (Channel 41; COLUMBUS & FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • KGIN (Channel 11; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KOLN (Channel 10; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)

Clay Center fatal accident list:

Nov 26, 2008 11:35 PM, Sr-14, Sr-41, Lat: 40.525020, Lon: -98.052290, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.6mTotal length
  • 2,415Total average daily traffic
  • 341Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,309Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Aurora Coop Elevator Co (Lat: 40.531667 Lon: -98.073667), Call Sign: KNIE413,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.400 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2023, Expiration Date: 12/15/2033, Registrant: Platte Valley Comm Of Hastings, 300 West J Street, Hastings, NE 68901, Phone: (402) 463-7077, Fax: (402) 463-0450, Email:

  • Fire Station Office (Lat: 40.318611 Lon: -98.899250), Call Sign: KXZ668, Licensee ID: L00972175,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.8200 MHz, 39.9800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2005, Expiration Date: 02/06/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2015, Registrant: City Of Clay Center, 219 W Fairfield St Box 163, Clay Center, NE 68933, Phone: (402) 762-3356

  • 2.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 40.555556 Lon: -98.086444), Call Sign: KNGM630, Licensee ID: L00659268,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.035 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2023, Expiration Date: 05/02/2033, Registrant: K 7 Farms Inc

  • 2 Mi S & 3 Mi W (Lat: 40.504722 Lon: -98.091444), Call Sign: KNGN625, Licensee ID: L00670102,
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.4400 MHz, Grant Date: 07/01/2003, Expiration Date: 04/29/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/29/2013, Registrant: Bob Ebert, 31140 Road L, Clay Center, NE 68933, Phone: (402) 762-3336

  • 123 S Edgar (Lat: 40.318889 Lon: -98.899250), Call Sign: WNUY418,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.237 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2015, Expiration Date: 11/30/2025, Registrant: Platte Valley Comm Of Hastigs, 300 West J St, Hastings, NE 68901, Phone: (402) 463-7077, Fax: (402) 463-0450, Email:

  • 500 S Center (Lat: 40.524167 Lon: -98.052000), Call Sign: WSL284,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.635 MHz, 153.650 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/2014, Expiration Date: 11/27/2024, Registrant: Platte Valley Comm Of Hastings, 300 West J Street, Hastings, NE 68901, Phone: (402) 463-7077, Fax: (402) 463-0450, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB0SFS, Licensee ID: L01010374, Grant Date: 02/17/2015, Expiration Date: 04/25/2025, Certifier: Mary Kate Lowrey, Registrant: Mary Kate Lowrey, 600 N Center St, Clay Center, NE 68933

  • Call Sign: WA0ZQD, Licensee ID: L00172937, Grant Date: 10/13/2016, Expiration Date: 10/16/2026, Registrant: Kenneth A Spray, 1051 Road 312, Clay Center, NE 68933

  • Call Sign: KD0HQT, Licensee ID: L02212497, Grant Date: 03/30/2019, Expiration Date: 05/06/2029, Certifier: Mason R Fullerton, Registrant: Mason R Fullerton, 309 S Brown Ave, Clay Center, NE 68933


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: SHETLER ELDON LEWIS SHETLER MUSTANG MII (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300-A (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1239E, N1239E, N-1239E, Serial Number: M-II-1156, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 03/15/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Eldon L Shetler, 31311 Road S, Clay Center, NE 68933
  • Aircraft: ERCOUPE 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2122H, N2122H, N-2122H, Serial Number: 2745, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 06/14/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Gaynor J Smith, 1340 Highway 41, Clay Center, NE 68933
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING AEIO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 378JG, N378JG, N-378JG, Serial Number: 680-92, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 07/06/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Dale D Byrkit, 408 N Clay Ave, Clay Center, NE 68933, Other Owners: Virginia R Byrkit

Most common first names in Clay Center, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1283.2 years
John1179.5 years
Robert873.7 years
Helen573.0 years
Frank585.2 years
James575.8 years
George577.0 years
Thomas570.8 years
Mildred485.2 years
Harold470.2 years
Most common last names in Clay Center, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Deines1085.7 years
Dedrickson783.9 years
Nelson673.0 years
Miller579.4 years
Peterson584.0 years
Hertel580.8 years
Schliep588.8 years
Thomas582.0 years
Swanson584.8 years
Smith478.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clay Center, NE
  • 66.3%Utility gas
  • 29.6%Electricity
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel
  • 0.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clay Center, NE
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 18.2%Utility gas
  • 18.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.6%Solar energy


Clay 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 5 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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