Scotia, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 300 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.6%
 
Males: 158  (52.8%)
Females: 142  (47.2%)
Median resident age:

34.3 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68875.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,122 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Scotia:

$45,122
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,138 (it was $11,871 in 2000)

Scotia village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $95,515 (it was $21,400 in 2000)
Scotia:

$95,515
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $114,368; detached houses: $113,961

Median gross rent in 2022: $568.

March 2022 cost of living index in Scotia: 72.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.1%
(17.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Scotia, NE (2022)
    • 35292.9%White alone
    • 143.7%Hispanic
    • 51.3%Two or more races
    • 20.5%Black alone

Races in Scotia 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 Scotia, Nebraska as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Scotia is 371 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: English (29.8%), German (22.4%), Polish (8.8%), Czech (5.7%), American (4.8%), Italian (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1930 feet

Land area: 0.35 square miles.

Population density: 866 people per square mile   (low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.5%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,845 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,245 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (114.9 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (569.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

North Loup, NE (2.0 miles ),
Cotesfield, NE (2.9 miles),
Greeley Center, NE (3.2 miles ),
Elba, NE (3.8 miles ),
Ord, NE (3.9 miles ),
Ashton, NE (4.0 miles ),
Wolbach, NE (4.1 miles ),
Farwell, NE (4.2 miles)

Latitude: 41.47 N, Longitude: 98.70 W

Area code: 308

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $211,600
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Scotia, NE residents
Average permit cost in Scotia, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Scotia, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (20.7%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (18.8%)
  • Construction (17.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (9.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
  • Truck transportation (7.8%)
  • Utilities (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.5%)
  • Health care (14.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Social assistance (8.5%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Scotia, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.4%)
  • Carpenters (9.4%)
  • Top executives (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Construction laborers (6.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.5%)
  • Child care workers (8.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.0%)

Average climate in Scotia, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Scotia-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.3 miles away from the Scotia village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/8/1965, a category F4 tornado 16.5 miles away from the village center .

Earthquake activity:

Scotia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 357% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 640.6 miles away from Scotia center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 361.5 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 90.5 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 160.3 miles away from Scotia center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 193.4 miles away from Scotia center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 359.0 miles away from the city 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 Greeley County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Scotia topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Scotia:

  • VCHS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; ORD, NE)
  • VALLEY COUNTY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; ORD, NE)
  • VALLEY CO HOSP LTC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ORD, NE)
  • VALLEY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM LONG TERM CARE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ORD, NE)
  • VALLEY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; ORD, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Scotia:

  • Central Community College (about 44 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 57 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Northeast Community College (about 79 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 103 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 114 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 116 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 118 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
See full list of schools located in Scotia

Library in Scotia:

  • SCOTIA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,216; Location: SCOTIA & GREELEY AVENUE; 64,332 books; 106 e-books; 2,830 audio materials; 4,062 video materials; 11 state licensed databases; 8 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Scotia: Scotia Rural Fire and Rescue (A), Scotia Public Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Scotia include: Cedar Hills Church (A), Zion Lutheran Church (B), Scotia Baptist Church (C), Scotia United Methodist Church (D), Saint Patricks Catholic Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Belinda Wright (Miss Nebraska USA) - Miss Nebraska.

Greeley 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 Scotia and their reported violations in the past:

SCOTIA, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 300, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-27-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-27-2014), St Public Notif received (FEB-03-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-23-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-23-2013), St Public Notif received (JAN-06-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-29-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-29-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-08-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-04-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-04-2011), St Public Notif received (JAN-07-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-03-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-03-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-10-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-05-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-05-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-10-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.2%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.0%


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

Banks with branches in Scotia (2011 data):

  • State Bank of Scotia: State Bank Of Scotia at 104 S Main St, branch established on 1934/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $28.0 mil, Deposits: $20.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Scotia:

Marital status in Scotia, NE
  • Never married: 25.5%
  • Now married: 62.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

For population 25 years and over in Scotia:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Scotia, NE (based on Greeley County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,2142
Mainline Protestant5605
Evangelical Protestant2372
None527-
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:

12.98 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Here:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

10.2%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Greeley County:

30.2%
Nebraska:

28.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Scotia:

46.7%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.6%
State:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Scotia:

28.7
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

12.2%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Scotia:

10.2%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

26.7%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

57.3%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

87.7%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Scotia, 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
Streets and Highways 2$11,918$71,5080$0
Financial Administration 2$9,421$56,5261$999
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$1,500
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$2,574
Local Libraries 0$0 3$2,002
Totals for Government 4$21,338$64,01411$7,075

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $700,000 ($2333.33)
    Regular Highways: $30,000 ($100.00)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($33.33)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($26.67)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($6.67)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $83,000 ($276.67)
    Financial Administration: $64,000 ($213.33)
    Regular Highways: $50,000 ($166.67)
    Water Utilities: $50,000 ($166.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $45,000 ($150.00)
    Sewerage: $40,000 ($133.33)
    Parks and Recreation: $23,000 ($76.67)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($43.33)
    Housing and Community Development: $10,000 ($33.33)
    Libraries: $8,000 ($26.67)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($43.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $181,000 ($603.33)

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

  • Charges - Other: $466,000 ($1553.33)
    Sewerage: $67,000 ($223.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($113.33)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($16.67)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($26.67)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $125,000 ($416.67)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($10.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $75,000 ($250.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $41,000 ($136.67)
    General Local Government Support: $29,000 ($96.67)
  • Tax - Property: $105,000 ($350.00)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $340,000 ($1133.33)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $315,000 ($1050.00)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $44,000 ($146.67)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $19,000 ($63.33)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $150,000 ($500.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Scotia:

  • 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.)
  • KNLV (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ORD, NE; Owner: SANDHILLS ADVERTISING CORP.)
  • 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.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER 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.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Scotia:

  • KSYZ-FM (107.7 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: NEUHOFF BROADCASTING-GRAND ISLAND, I)
  • KNLV-FM (103.9 FM; ORD, NE; Owner: SANDHILLS ADVERTISING CORP.)
  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Scotia:

  • KLKE (Channel 24; ALBION, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 22.5mTotal length
  • 5,885Total average daily traffic
  • 736Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,155Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 8 Mi N 2 Mi E (Lat: 41.580556 Lon: -98.667861), Call Sign: WNMA858,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.210 MHz, Grant Date: 04/08/1998, Expiration Date: 06/30/2003, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2002, Registrant: Loup Valleys Rural Public Power District, Ord, NE 68862, Phone: (308) 728-3633



FAA Registered Aircraft:

13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Scotia)
Most common first names in Scotia, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John882.5 years
George780.4 years
Harry577.6 years
Frank580.4 years
Fred577.4 years
Edward578.0 years
Louise587.4 years
Esther478.5 years
Mary493.2 years
William477.0 years
Most common last names in Scotia, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Sautter1283.0 years
Meyer876.0 years
Jensen774.7 years
Johnson679.7 years
Beck680.0 years
Williams683.2 years
Burton583.0 years
Grantham578.2 years
Gydesen482.5 years
Hansen471.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Scotia, NE
  • 50.9%Electricity
  • 44.7%Utility gas
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Scotia, NE
  • 73.1%Electricity
  • 19.2%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Scotia compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below 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 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.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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