Rising City, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 354 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.3%
 
Males: 182  (51.5%)
Females: 172  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

44.9 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68658.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,063 (it was $31,786 in 2000)
Rising City:

$79,063
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,971 (it was $15,264 in 2000)

Rising City village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $102,523 (it was $53,000 in 2000)
Rising City:

$102,523
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $240,075; detached houses: $246,013; townhouses or other attached units: $162,720; mobile homes: $102,055
March 2022 cost of living index in Rising City: 71.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.6%

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According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Rising City, Nebraska as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rising City is 105 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (32.8%), Czech (18.7%), Norwegian (8.2%), Polish (6.0%), Irish (5.2%), English (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1876

Elevation: 1587 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 957 people per square mile   (low).

Rising City, Nebraska map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.6%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,621 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,233 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (42.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (499.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Surprise, NE (2.6 miles),
Shelby, NE (2.6 miles ),
Garrison, NE (2.6 miles),
David City, NE (3.1 miles ),
Ulysses, NE (3.2 miles ),
Bellwood, NE (3.2 miles ),
Gresham, NE (3.6 miles ),
Osceola, NE (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.20 N, Longitude: 97.30 W

Area code: 402

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

1.8%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +46 (+13.5%).
Most common industries in Rising City, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Machinery (6.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.6%)
  • Machinery (8.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.1%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Machinery (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Rising City, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Cashiers (6.0%)

Average climate in Rising City, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Rising City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 107% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.6 miles away from the Rising City village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.2 miles away from the village center injured 8 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rising City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 353% 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 330.8 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 177.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 393.0 miles away from Rising City center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 136.2 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 272.2 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 234.6 miles away from Rising 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 Butler County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rising City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rising City:

  • BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; DAVID CITY, NE)
  • DAVID PLACE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DAVID CITY, NE)
  • DIALYSIS CENTER OF COLUMBUS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; COLUMBUS, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rising City:

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 41 miles; Lincoln, NE; Full-time enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 42 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 44 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Northeast Community College (about 60 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Central Community College (about 61 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 67 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 69 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)

Public elementary/middle school in Rising City:

  • SHELBY - RISING CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 400 E SPRUCE, Grades: 6-8)

Library in Rising City:

  • RISING CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $5,071; Location: 675 MAIN STREET; 3,981 books; 80 audio materials; 742 video materials; 20 state licensed databases; 14 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rising City: Rising City (A), Farmer Co-op Business Association Elevator (B), Rising City Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 Headquarters (C), Rising City Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (D), Rising City Community Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Rising City include: Faith Evangelical Church (A), United Methodist Church (B), First Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Butler 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 Rising City and their reported violations in the past:

RISING CITY, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 374, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Selenium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-15-2011), St Public Notif requested (JUL-20-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-20-2012), St Public Notif received (JUL-23-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Selenium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-15-2011), St Public Notif requested (MAR-27-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-27-2012), St Public Notif received (APR-02-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Selenium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-15-2011), St Public Notif requested (DEC-22-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-22-2011), St Public Notif received (JAN-03-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Selenium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-15-2011), St Public Notif requested (JUL-21-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-21-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-02-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Selenium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-15-2011), St Public Notif requested (APR-15-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-15-2011), St Public Notif received (APR-20-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Selenium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-29-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-29-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-04-2011), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-15-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2013)
  • 4 other older health violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

74.5%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Banks with branches in Rising City (2011 data):

  • Cornerstone Bank: Cornerstone Branch at 260 Garhan Avenue, branch established on 2002/11/18. 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.

For population 15 years and over in Rising City:

Marital status in Rising City, NE
  • Never married: 30.3%
  • Now married: 56.4%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

For population 25 years and over in Rising City:

  • High school or higher: 92.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rising City, NE (based on Butler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,65411
Mainline Protestant8007
Evangelical Protestant7664
None3,175-
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: 2
This county:

2.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Butler County:

5.97 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

3.58 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Butler County:

7.9%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Butler County:

29.3%
State:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.7%
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
Sewerage 1$2,198$26,3760$0
Water Supply 1$2,198$26,3760$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,099
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$365
Totals for Government 2$4,396$26,3762$1,464

Rising City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $37,000 ($104.52)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $70,000 ($197.74)
    Central Staff Services: $66,000 ($186.44)
    Financial Administration: $50,000 ($141.24)
    Water Utilities: $40,000 ($112.99)
    Sewerage: $30,000 ($84.75)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($28.25)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($8.47)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($5.65)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($5.65)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($2.82)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($36.72)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $61,000 ($172.32)
    Regular Highways: $60,000 ($169.49)
    Financial Administration: $47,000 ($132.77)
    Water Utilities: $30,000 ($84.75)
    Sewerage: $25,000 ($70.62)
    Police Protection: $18,000 ($50.85)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($33.90)
    General Public Building: $9,000 ($25.42)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($5.65)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($2.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $128,000 ($361.58)

Rising City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $50,000 ($141.24)
    Other: $10,000 ($28.25)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($16.95)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $23,000 ($64.97)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.82)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($169.49)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $49,000 ($138.42)
    General Local Government Support: $24,000 ($67.80)
    Other: $4,000 ($11.30)
  • Tax - Property: $75,000 ($211.86)

Rising City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $368,000 ($1039.55)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $336,000 ($949.15)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $42,000 ($118.64)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($28.25)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $50,000 ($141.24)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rising City:

  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • 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.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KJSK (900 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rising City:

  • KLIR (101.1 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KTMX (104.9 FM; YORK, NE; Owner: PRAIRIE STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KZKX (96.9 FM; SEWARD, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Rising City:

  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • K54EU (Channel 54; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • KOLN (Channel 10; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • K57HV (Channel 57; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS, A CA LIMITED P/SHIP)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • K48FF (Channel 48; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • KLKN (Channel 8; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • K53GH (Channel 53; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: MARY E. HARDERS)
  • K40FH (Channel 46; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • K28EN (Channel 28; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K28FS (Channel 28; FREMONT & OMAHA, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K47FK (Channel 39; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K49FP (Channel 49; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K52EX (Channel 52; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K55HX (Channel 55; COLUMBUS/FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K50EG (Channel 50; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)

Rising City fatal accident list:

Nov 30, 2007 05:44 PM, Sr-92, Hamilton St, Lat: 41.192458, Lon: -97.299136, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.2mTotal length
  • 4,410Total average daily traffic
  • 466Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,019Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rising City, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11970-1979
  • 92000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rising City, NE
Most common first names in Rising City, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Anna987.1 years
Mary878.4 years
John781.6 years
Henry678.0 years
Helen583.6 years
William579.8 years
Fred491.7 years
Robert475.2 years
Carl379.4 years
Frank386.9 years
Most common last names in Rising City, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Glock1386.9 years
Topil879.6 years
Struebing779.3 years
Rathje582.0 years
Jones484.8 years
Hoffman475.5 years
Duren482.0 years
Kopke475.7 years
Selden487.0 years
Snyder481.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rising City, NE
  • 73.7%Utility gas
  • 24.6%Electricity
  • 0.9%Wood
  • 0.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rising City, NE
  • 84.6%Utility gas
  • 15.4%Electricity


Rising City 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.
  • 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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