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Decatur, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 415 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -32.8%
Males: 197  (47.6%)
Females: 218  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

54.6 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68020.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,692 (it was $30,125 in 2000)
Decatur:

$48,692
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,455 (it was $14,118 in 2000)

Decatur village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $98,906 (it was $29,200 in 2000)
Decatur:

$98,906
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $125,220; detached houses: $125,828; mobile homes: $77,159

Median gross rent in 2022: $293.

March 2022 cost of living index in Decatur: 72.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.8%
(15.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 46.4% for American Indian residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Decatur, NE (2022)
    • 43585.1%White alone
    • 326.3%Hispanic
    • 193.7%American Indian alone
    • 173.3%Two or more races

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According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Decatur, Nebraska as of May 04, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Decatur is 196 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (33.5%), American (10.8%), English (7.5%), Irish (6.6%), Swedish (5.7%), Scottish (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1070 feet

Land area: 0.91 square miles.

Population density: 458 people per square mile   (low).

Decatur, Nebraska map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.4%
Nebraska:

7.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Decatur village:

1.9% ($554)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (34.8 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (53.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (441.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Onawa, IA (2.8 miles ),
Macy, NE (3.0 miles ),
Whiting, IA (3.1 miles ),
Blencoe, IA (3.2 miles ),
Lyons, NE (3.5 miles ),
Rosalie, NE (3.7 miles),
Turin, IA (3.8 miles),
Sloan, IA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.01 N, Longitude: 96.25 W

Area code: 402

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $210,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $391,700
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,700
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $49,500
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Decatur, NE residents
Average permit cost in Decatur, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Decatur, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.3%)
  • Construction (10.9%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (7.1%)
  • Food (5.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.3%)
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Decatur, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.9%)
  • Cashiers (6.5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.8%)
  • Cashiers (7.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)

Average climate in Decatur, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Decatur, Nebraska average temperatures Decatur, Nebraska average precipitation Decatur, Nebraska humidity Decatur, Nebraska wind speed Decatur, Nebraska snowfall Decatur, Nebraska sunshine Decatur, Nebraska clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Decatur-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the Decatur village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 7/15/1950, a category F4 tornado 21.0 miles away from the village center injured 33 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Decatur-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 266% 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 387.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 145.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 220.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 253.6 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) earthquake occurred 255.0 miles away from Decatur center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 448.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Burt County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Decatur topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Decatur:

  • BURGESS HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; ONAWA, IA)
  • ELMWOOD CARE CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ONAWA, IA)
  • MONONA COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; ONAWA, IA)
  • PLEASANT VIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WHITING, IA)
  • LOGAN VALLEY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LYONS, NE)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - TEKAMAH (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; TEKAMAH, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Decatur:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 34 miles; Sioux City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,544)
  • Wayne State College (about 43 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 51 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 54 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Creighton University (about 54 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 54 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 56 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Decatur: Beck Memorial Park Campground (A), Decatur Police Department (B), Decatur Rural Volunteer Fire and Rescue (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Decatur include: Word of Life Chapel (A), United Methodist Church (B), Trinity Lutheran Church (C), Holy Family Catholic Church (D), Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Hillcrest Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Elm Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Decatur: Beck Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: John J. Whitacre - Politician, Ivan Quinn - Football player.

Burt 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 Decatur that have no violations reported:

  • DECATUR, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 481, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.0 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

56.7%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Decatur (2011 data):

  • First Nebraska Bank: Decatur Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1934/07/11. Info updated 2010/03/10: Bank assets: $178.1 mil, Deposits: $148.7 mil, headquarters in Valley, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Valley Bank Shares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Decatur:

Marital status in Decatur, NE
  • Never married: 35.6%
  • Now married: 31.5%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 10.6%
  • Divorced: 19.9%

For population 25 years and over in Decatur:

  • High school or higher: 90.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Decatur, NE (based on Burt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,60313
Evangelical Protestant1,79410
Catholic7123
None1,749-
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
Here:

4.25 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

5.67 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

8.51 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

9.5%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
Nebraska:

28.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.4%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

47.7%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.3
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.1%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

13.4%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Decatur:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Decatur:

36.1%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Decatur:

56.1%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.7%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Decatur, 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
Electric Power 2$1,565$9,3900$0
Streets and Highways 2$1,565$9,3900$0
Water Supply 2$1,565$9,3900$0
Sewerage 2$1,565$9,3900$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$470
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$927
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$213
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$3,646
Totals for Government 8$6,258$9,3877$5,256

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $92,000 ($221.69)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $364,000 ($877.11)
    Water Utilities: $96,000 ($231.33)
    Regular Highways: $63,000 ($151.81)
    Central Staff Services: $54,000 ($130.12)
    Financial Administration: $41,000 ($98.80)
    Police Protection: $37,000 ($89.16)
    Sewerage: $37,000 ($89.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $32,000 ($77.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($57.83)
    Local Fire Protection: $24,000 ($57.83)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($19.28)
    Libraries: $8,000 ($19.28)
    Housing and Community Development: $6,000 ($14.46)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($24.10)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $100,000 ($240.96)
    Parks and Recreation: $28,000 ($67.47)
    Electric Utilities: $25,000 ($60.24)
    Libraries: $9,000 ($21.69)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($9.64)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($7.23)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($4.82)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($2.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $373,000 ($898.80)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $61,000 ($146.99)
    Solid Waste Management: $24,000 ($57.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($12.05)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $126,000 ($303.61)
    Interest Earnings: $8,000 ($19.28)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $488,000 ($1175.90)
    Water Utilities: $144,000 ($346.99)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $66,000 ($159.04)
    General Local Government Support: $22,000 ($53.01)
  • Tax - Property: $69,000 ($166.27)
    Other License: $3,000 ($7.23)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $250,000 ($602.41)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $240,000 ($578.31)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,000 ($38.55)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($14.46)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $391,000 ($942.17)

Strongest AM radio stations in Decatur:

  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMNS (620 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Decatur:

  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KILV (107.5 FM; CASTANA, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKYY (101.3 FM; WHITING, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KSUX (105.7 FM; WINNEBAGO, NE; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KBLR-FM (97.3 FM; BLAIR, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Decatur:

  • K66AR (Channel 66; DECATUR, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 302ft / 91.7mTotal length
  • 7,050Total average daily traffic
  • 893Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Decatur, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Decatur, NE

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Decatur)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Decatur Tv Tower W (Lat: 42.005833 Lon: -96.257250), Call Sign: KNDP518,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.400 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/2012, Expiration Date: 10/06/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2022, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Fax: (317) 564-8335, Email:

  • Lat: 41.933222 Lon: -96.283222, Call Sign: WPVT585,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.735 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2002, Expiration Date: 08/16/2012, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2012, Certifier: Joel B Penny, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • Lat: 42.010111 Lon: -96.328972, Call Sign: WQRX997,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.605 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2023, Expiration Date: 08/13/2033, Certifier: Tanner Bacon, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • Lat: 42.069278 Lon: -96.298861, Call Sign: WQTP739,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.756 MHz, Grant Date: 03/20/2014, Expiration Date: 03/20/2024, Cancellation Date: 12/21/2023, Certifier: James Thomas, Registrant: Tri-State Communications, 1030 5th Avenue, South Sioux City, NE 68776, Phone: (402) 494-5477, Fax: (402) 494-1420, Email:

  • 2725 Old Hwy 118 (Lat: 41.947444 Lon: -96.303083), Call Sign: WRCT923,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.990 MHz, Grant Date: 01/30/2019, Expiration Date: 01/30/2029, Certifier: Sean Connealy, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • DECATUR, 4 Mi W Of (Lat: 42.008306 Lon: -96.365833), Overall height: 104.5 m, Call Sign: WPF87,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6123.10 MHz, 6152.80 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.90 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz... (+19 more), Grant Date: 04/01/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 10/29/1997, Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services Inc, 2270 Lakeside Dr, Richardson, TX 75082

  • OM03IP491, 770 W. 7th Street (Lat: 42.007222 Lon: -96.261333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQST631,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10875.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/13/2013, Expiration Date: 11/13/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/03/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • NEDECATURCN1, 653 North 6th Ave (Lat: 42.008944 Lon: -96.259333), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.8 m, Call Sign: WRNP348,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/03/2021, Expiration Date: 08/03/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • NEDECATTURSO, Us-75 (Lat: 41.905472 Lon: -96.230417), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WRNP358,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2021, Expiration Date: 08/03/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • NE-TEKAMAH-NO-1, Co Rd P (Lat: 41.902028 Lon: -96.313167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRTM969,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 07/06/2022, Expiration Date: 07/06/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • ON04107A, 770 W 7th St (Lat: 42.007194 Lon: -96.261333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WRVH528,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2022, Expiration Date: 11/22/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


Most common first names in Decatur, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1177.3 years
George971.9 years
Frank882.5 years
James877.9 years
Harold872.1 years
Charles775.8 years
Donald766.7 years
Paul669.8 years
William679.3 years
Roy679.6 years
Most common last names in Decatur, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Farrens1880.6 years
Hightree1075.8 years
Smith979.6 years
Sears873.6 years
Stillman873.4 years
Castor772.4 years
Maryott785.1 years
Warren781.5 years
Teeters777.3 years
Sparks659.3 years
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Decatur, NE
  • 68.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.5%Wood
  • 8.4%Other fuel
  • 2.1%Utility gas
  • 1.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Decatur, NE
  • 52.5%Electricity
  • 47.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Decatur 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 below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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