Elgin, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 707 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.8%
 
Males: 285  (40.4%)
Females: 422  (59.6%)
Median resident age:

57.8 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68636.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,271 (it was $29,833 in 2000)
Elgin:

$50,271
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,463 (it was $15,724 in 2000)

Elgin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $98,567 (it was $50,800 in 2000)
Elgin:

$98,567
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $128,575; detached houses: $129,224

Median gross rent in 2022: $636.

March 2022 cost of living index in Elgin: 73.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.4%

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According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Elgin, Nebraska as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elgin is 644 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 (77.2%), American (9.3%), English (2.5%), Norwegian (2.1%), Swedish (1.4%), Dutch (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1930 feet

Land area: 0.72 square miles.

Population density: 986 people per square mile   (low).

Elgin, Nebraska map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,198 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $868 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (93.4 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (109.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (535.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Raeville, NE (2.5 miles),
Oakdale, NE (2.9 miles ),
Petersburg, NE (3.0 miles ),
Neligh, NE (3.2 miles ),
Tilden, NE (3.7 miles ),
Clearwater, NE (3.8 miles ),
Loretto, NE (3.9 miles),
Meadow Grove, NE (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.98 N, Longitude: 98.08 W

Area code: 402

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $211,600
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $172,600
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $172,600
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $161,100
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $145,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $138,100
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Elgin, NE residents
Average permit cost in Elgin, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+1.0%).
Most common industries in Elgin, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.4%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.6%)
  • Food (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.0%)
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (6.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.3%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Food (5.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Elgin, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (14.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)

Average climate in Elgin, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Elgin-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.8 miles away from the Elgin city center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1954, a category F4 tornado 25.2 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 23 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elgin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 308% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 68.4 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 657.1 miles away from Elgin center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 168.2 miles away from Elgin center
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 389.4 miles away from Elgin center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 204.0 miles away from Elgin center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 384.6 miles away from Elgin center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Antelope County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elgin topographic map

Airports located in Elgin:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elgin:

  • Northeast Community College (about 36 miles; Norfolk, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 58 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Central Community College (about 78 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of South Dakota (about 82 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 96 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 104 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 108 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)

Public high school in Elgin:

Private high school in Elgin:

  • POPE JOHN XXIII CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 90, Location: 303 REMINGTON ST, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Elgin:

Private elementary/middle school in Elgin:

  • ST BONIFACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 60, Location: 302 S 2ND ST, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in Elgin

Library in Elgin:

  • ELGIN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $20,367; Location: 2ND AND BOWEN; 11,130 books; 230 audio materials; 191 video materials; 20 state licensed databases; 7 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Elgin: Central Farmers Cooperative Elevator (A), Elgin Municipal Park Campground (B), Elgin Volunteer Fire Department (C), Elgin Police Department (D), Elgin Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Elgin City Mall (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Elgin include: United Methodist Church (A), Trinity Lutheran Church (B), Saint Boniface Parish (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Elgin include: Centennial Gardens (1), Elgin Municipal Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Antelope County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Elgin and their reported violations in the past:

ELGIN, CITY OF (Population served: 667, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (MAY-27-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-27-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (MAR-07-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-07-2014), St Public Notif received (APR-08-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (NOV-22-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-22-2013), St Public Notif received (JAN-08-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-10-2013), St Public Notif requested (SEP-10-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-04-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-14-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-28-2013), St Public Notif requested (MAY-28-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-05-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-14-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-27-2013), St Public Notif requested (FEB-27-2013), St Public Notif received (APR-04-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-14-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-04-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-06-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-14-2013)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.2%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.6%
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: 0.0% of all households
4 people in religious group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Elgin (2011 data):

  • Bank of Elgin: Bank Of Elgin at 101 North 2nd Street, branch established on 1935/08/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $50.8 mil, Deposits: $41.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Antelope Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Elgin:

Marital status in Elgin, NE
  • Never married: 13.2%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 19.3%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

For population 25 years and over in Elgin:

  • High school or higher: 97.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Nebraska average:

11.2

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elgin, NE (based on Antelope County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,0825
Evangelical Protestant1,55310
Mainline Protestant1,14910
Other1891
None1,712-
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: 5
Here:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Antelope County:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
This county:

2.97 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

8.4%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Antelope County:

28.7%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.7%
Nebraska:

12.9%
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 2$3,780$22,6800$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$2,460
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$2,410
Totals for Government 2$3,780$22,6808$4,870

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

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $1,200,000 ($1697.31)
    Water Utilities: $425,000 ($601.13)
    Libraries: $400,000 ($565.77)
    Regular Highways: $20,000 ($28.29)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $169,000 ($239.04)
    Central Staff Services: $121,000 ($171.15)
    Water Utilities: $94,000 ($132.96)
    Financial Administration: $93,000 ($131.54)
    Sewerage: $88,000 ($124.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $69,000 ($97.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $63,000 ($89.11)
    Police Protection: $62,000 ($87.69)
    Local Fire Protection: $40,000 ($56.58)
    Libraries: $23,000 ($32.53)
    General Public Buildings: $19,000 ($26.87)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($2.83)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $395,000 ($558.70)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $147,000 ($207.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $47,000 ($66.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($21.22)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $373,000 ($527.58)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $49,000 ($69.31)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($4.24)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $141,000 ($199.43)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $82,000 ($115.98)
    General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($16.97)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.41)
  • Tax - Property: $195,000 ($275.81)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $103,000 ($145.69)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $545,000 ($770.86)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $520,000 ($735.50)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $60,000 ($84.87)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $35,000 ($49.50)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $174,000 ($246.11)

Businesses in Elgin, NE

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Elgin:

  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAG (780 AM; daytime; 1 kW; NORFOLK, NE)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elgin:

  • KEXL (106.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: WJAG, INC.)
  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KNEN (94.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KUSO (92.7 FM; ALBION, NE; Owner: FLOOD COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KGRD (105.3 FM; ORCHARD, NE; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Elgin:

  • KLKE (Channel 24; ALBION, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • K53GC (Channel 53; NELIGH, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • K39AL (Channel 39; NELIGH, NE; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KXNE-TV (Channel 19; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K65AT (Channel 65; NELIGH, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)

Elgin fatal accident list:

Nov 1, 2003 04:50 AM, Sr-14, Lat: 41.987459, Lon: -98.084629, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.9mTotal length
  • 4,045Total average daily traffic
  • 477Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,846Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Elgin, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elgin, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • David J Fenton, 606 Maple Street (Lat: 41.984083 Lon: -98.075583), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • David J Fenton, 606 Maple Street (Lat: 41.984083 Lon: -98.075583), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Chelsey Borer, .6 Miles Ne Of The Intersection Of 521st Ave And 100th St South (Lat: 41.921472 Lon: -98.075306), Type: 130.1, Structure height: 31003 m, Overall height: 130.1 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Prairie Breeze Wind Energy, LLC, Cborer@invenergyllc.Com, , Elgin, Phone: (402) 316-3329

  • Stephen Hartzell, 9 Mi W 2 Mi S (Lat: 41.940556 Lon: -98.282500), Type: 386.5, Structure height: 31003 m, Overall height: 386.5 m

  • 9 Mi W 2 Mi S (Lat: 41.940556 Lon: -98.282500), Type: 386.5, Overall height: 386.5 m, Registrant: Citadel Communications LLC Dba , Klkntv@aol.Com, , Linco-ln, Phone: (402) 434-8000


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Elgin)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

15 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Elgin)

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 9. The highest number of reported fires - 17 took place in 2012, and the least - 3 in 2018. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Elgin, NE When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (58.4%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (23.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Elgin, NE
    • 8058.4%Outside Fires
    • 3223.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 2216.1%Structure Fires
    • 32.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Elgin, NE
Most common first names in Elgin, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2081.4 years
John1980.6 years
Mary1882.2 years
Anna1689.9 years
Henry1380.9 years
Frank1183.1 years
Raymond1172.5 years
Joseph1083.0 years
Margaret978.7 years
Helen880.8 years
Most common last names in Elgin, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hoefer1576.5 years
Starman1380.8 years
Beckman1172.0 years
Heithoff1179.0 years
Meis1085.4 years
Dinslage883.9 years
Miller878.9 years
Johnson874.4 years
Anderson780.4 years
Josten775.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elgin, NE
  • 90.7%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elgin, NE
  • 83.6%Utility gas
  • 16.4%Electricity


Elgin compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Median age 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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