Cortland, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 502 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +2.9%
 
Males: 274  (54.7%)
Females: 228  (45.3%)
Median resident age:

39.8 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68331.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,443 (it was $40,694 in 2000)
Cortland:

$69,443
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,174 (it was $17,053 in 2000)

Cortland village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $190,803 (it was $83,500 in 2000)
Cortland:

$190,803
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $238,819; detached houses: $242,084; townhouses or other attached units: $239,842; in 2-unit structures: $290,223; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $248,666; mobile homes: $64,699

Median gross rent in 2022: $971.

March 2022 cost of living index in Cortland: 75.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.4%

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  • Races in Cortland, NE (2022)
    • 46588.9%White alone
    • 244.6%Two or more races
    • 244.6%Hispanic
    • 51.0%American Indian alone
    • 30.6%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Cortland, Nebraska as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cortland is 554 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (56.2%), American (9.8%), Irish (9.3%), English (4.1%), Dutch (3.1%), Czech (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1446 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 1,966 people per square mile   (low).

Cortland, Nebraska map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.4%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,787 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,683 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (21.0 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (478.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hallam, NE (2.2 miles ),
Firth, NE (2.4 miles ),
Clatonia, NE (2.8 miles ),
Sprague, NE (2.9 miles),
Hickman, NE (3.0 miles ),
Pickrell, NE (3.0 miles),
Roca, NE (3.3 miles ),
Adams, NE (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 40.51 N, Longitude: 96.71 W

Area code: 402

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $238,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $76,300
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $97,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $125,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Cortland, NE residents
Average permit cost in Cortland, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +91 (+22.9%).
Most common industries in Cortland, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.4%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Utilities (5.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.0%)
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Public administration (9.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Private households (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Cortland, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.4%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)

Average climate in Cortland, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Cortland, Nebraska average temperatures Cortland, Nebraska average precipitation Cortland, Nebraska humidity Cortland, Nebraska wind speed Cortland, Nebraska snowfall Cortland, Nebraska sunshine Cortland, Nebraska clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 85.2. This is about average.

City:

85.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2011 was 0.319. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.319
U.S.:

0.251
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.73. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.73
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Cortland-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.9 miles away from the Cortland village center killed one person and injured 38 people and caused $160 million in damages.

On 4/28/1956, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.9 miles away from the village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cortland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 399% 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 282.6 miles away from Cortland center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 344.1 miles away from Cortland 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 169.7 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 229.1 miles away from Cortland center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 184.6 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 298.2 miles away from Cortland center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Gage County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cortland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cortland:

  • LAKEVIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FIRTH, NE)
  • GOLD CREST RETIREMENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ADAMS, NE)
  • WILBER CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WILBER, NE)
  • CRETE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CRETE, NE)
  • BEATRICE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BEATRICE, NE)
  • DIALYSIS CENTER OF BEATRICE (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; BEATRICE, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cortland:

  • Southeast Community College Area (about 22 miles; Lincoln, NE; Full-time enrollment: 8,838)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 22 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 24 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Bellevue University (about 61 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 64 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 65 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Creighton University (about 66 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Cortland: Cortland (A), Cortland Volunteer Fire and Rescue (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Cortland: Saint James Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Gage 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 Cortland and their reported violations in the past:

CORTLAND, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 490, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-26-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-26-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-28-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-29-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-23-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-23-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-07-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-28-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-23-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-20-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-20-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-02-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-28-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-23-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-16-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-16-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-20-2011), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-28-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-23-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-15-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-15-2008), St Public Notif received (JAN-21-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-01-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-01-2007), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-03-2007), St Public Notif received (OCT-16-2007), St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2008)
  • 3 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:

67.6%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Cortland (2011 data):

  • First State Bank: Loan Production Branch - Cortland at 221 West 4th Street, branch established on 2000/07/15; Cortland Branch at 221 W 4th St, branch established on 2002/09/01. Info updated 2010/05/06: Bank assets: $360.7 mil, Deposits: $282.0 mil, headquarters in Lincoln, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Wilber Co.
  • Security First Bank: Cortland Branch at 525 Highway 77, branch established on 1996/11/04. Info updated 2010/02/19: Bank assets: $829.2 mil, Deposits: $644.3 mil, headquarters in Lincoln, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 33 total offices, Holding Company: Stockmens Limited Partnership

For population 15 years and over in Cortland:

Marital status in Cortland, NE
  • Never married: 29.7%
  • Now married: 59.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

For population 25 years and over in Cortland:

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cortland, NE (based on Gage County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,04827
Evangelical Protestant4,80424
Catholic1,6315
Other2683
None6,560-
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: 4
Gage County:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Gage County:

5.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Gage County:

8.20 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

8.9%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.6%
Nebraska:

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

16.0%
State:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.2%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.1%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Cortland:

28.3
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

12.7%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Cortland:

19.0%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

12.7%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

53.6%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Cortland:

84.4%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cortland, 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$3,543$42,5160$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,543$42,5160$0
Sewerage 1$3,543$42,5160$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,835
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,071
Totals for Government 3$10,629$42,5167$4,906

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

  • Construction - Central Staff Services: $236,000 ($470.12)
    Financial Administration: $182,000 ($362.55)
    Regular Highways: $106,000 ($211.16)
    Police Protection: $57,000 ($113.55)
    Local Fire Protection: $37,000 ($73.71)
    General Public Buildings: $36,000 ($71.71)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $60,000 ($119.52)
    Solid Waste Management: $56,000 ($111.55)
    Central Staff Services: $52,000 ($103.59)
    Water Utilities: $50,000 ($99.60)
    Financial Administration: $40,000 ($79.68)
    Sewerage: $30,000 ($59.76)
    Parks and Recreation: $23,000 ($45.82)
    Police Protection: $18,000 ($35.86)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($23.90)
    Libraries: $8,000 ($15.94)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($15.94)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($21.91)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $136,000 ($270.92)
    Water Utilities: $31,000 ($61.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($17.93)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($5.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $168,000 ($334.66)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $50,000 ($99.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $42,000 ($83.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($9.96)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($5.98)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $27,000 ($53.78)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $75,000 ($149.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $60,000 ($119.52)
    Other: $7,000 ($13.94)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($9.96)
  • Tax - Property: $100,000 ($199.20)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $38,000 ($75.70)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $300,000 ($597.61)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $285,000 ($567.73)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $123,000 ($245.02)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $108,000 ($215.14)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,000 ($9.96)

Businesses in Cortland, NE

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Cortland:

  • 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.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFOR (1240 AM; 1 kW; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LINCOLN, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KLMS (1480 AM; 1 kW; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LINCOLN, INC.)
  • KLIN (1400 AM; 1 kW; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cortland:

  • KTGL (92.9 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUCV (91.1 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KSLI-FM (104.1 FM; CRETE, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFLV (89.9 FM; WILBER, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KIBZ (106.3 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFRX (102.7 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LINCOLN, INC.)
  • KBBK (107.3 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • K220GT (91.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KUTT (99.5 FM; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KBBX-FM (97.7 FM; NEBRASKA CITY, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KKUL (105.3 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Cortland:

  • KLKN (Channel 8; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KOLN (Channel 10; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • K58GD (Channel 58; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • KWAZ-LP (Channel 22; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K18CD (Channel 18; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K27GX (Channel 27; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K17CI (Channel 17; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K67CV (Channel 67; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CHANNEL AMERICA LPTV LIC. SUBSIDIARY)

Cortland fatal accident list:

Dec 23, 2011 06:10 PM, Us-77, W 4th St, Lat: 40.505761, Lon: -96.705900, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Jul 19, 1988 03:22 PM, E First St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jan 27, 1979 10:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.0mTotal length
  • 33,747Total average daily traffic
  • 3,643Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Cortland, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Cortland, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Cortland)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 1 S & 1/4 E S Side (Lat: 40.496111 Lon: -96.695028), Call Sign: KNGB626, Licensee ID: L00071147,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.715 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2003, Expiration Date: 03/18/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2013, Registrant: Jim Price, Rt 1 Box 56, Firth, NE 68358

  • CORTLAND MOBILES, Lat: 40.465944 Lon: -96.784167, Call Sign: WPEE959,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.025 MHz, 161.520 MHz, Grant Date: 01/18/2024, Expiration Date: 02/09/2034, Certifier: L J Kopiasz, Registrant: Concentrix, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 262-4785, Email:

  • Lat: 40.455750 Lon: -96.760278, Call Sign: WQVE552,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.525 MHz, 159.810 MHz, Grant Date: 01/16/2015, Expiration Date: 01/16/2025, Certifier: Randy Huls, Registrant: Haug Communications, Inc., 622 Neptune Drive, Seneca, KS 66538, Phone: (785) 336-3579, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC0NLE, Licensee ID: L00527584, Grant Date: 06/05/2002, Expiration Date: 06/05/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/06/2014, Certifier: Jeremy E Axtell, Registrant: Jeremy E Axtell, 5001 Sw 29 Rd, Cortland, NE 68331


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • 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: 15414, N15414, N-15414, Serial Number: 28-7325061, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 11/13/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 08/01/2014
    Registrant (LLC): Fam Aero LLC, 2335 W Aspen Rd, Cortland, NE 68331

Most common first names in Cortland, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Henry676.5 years
Emma585.2 years
Charles576.4 years
William581.0 years
Donald474.3 years
Anna489.3 years
Gertrude478.7 years
John484.4 years
Earl381.3 years
James377.7 years
Most common last names in Cortland, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Boesiger982.4 years
Devries581.4 years
Wallman583.4 years
Huetson480.5 years
Doolittle491.8 years
Hartwig480.7 years
Schell472.5 years
Wittstruck475.7 years
Holland383.3 years
Balderson372.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cortland, NE
  • 63.0%Utility gas
  • 37.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cortland, NE
  • 42.9%Utility gas
  • 34.3%Electricity
  • 17.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%No fuel used


Cortland compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 6 other airmen in this city.
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