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Silver Creek, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 319 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.7%
 
Males: 183  (57.4%)
Females: 136  (42.6%)
Median resident age:

51.7 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68663.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,335 (it was $29,732 in 2000)
Silver Creek:

$46,335
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,081 (it was $13,584 in 2000)

Silver Creek village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,106 (it was $39,000 in 2000)
Silver Creek:

$91,106
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $102,332; detached houses: $105,227; mobile homes: $21,650

Median gross rent in 2022: $789.

March 2022 cost of living index in Silver Creek: 74.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.1%

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  • Races in Silver Creek, NE (2022)
    • 37497.1%White alone
    • 41.0%Hispanic
    • 10.3%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Silver Creek, Nebraska as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Silver Creek is 214 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (49.0%), Polish (31.8%), American (5.1%), Irish (3.0%), English (2.0%), European (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1547 feet

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 1,109 people per square mile   (low).

Silver Creek, Nebraska map

4 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.0%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,315 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,112 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (62.4 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (517.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Genoa, NE (3.1 miles ),
Duncan, NE (3.2 miles ),
Osceola, NE (3.4 miles ),
Clarks, NE (3.4 miles ),
Monroe, NE (3.4 miles ),
Stromsburg, NE (3.8 miles ),
Shelby, NE (3.9 miles ),
Fullerton, NE (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 41.32 N, Longitude: 97.67 W

Area code: 308

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

2.2%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +121 (+37.8%).
Most common industries in Silver Creek, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.5%)
  • Machinery (5.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.0%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.8%)
  • Machinery (10.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.9%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.1%)
  • Social assistance (10.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (9.1%)
  • Private households (8.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.1%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Silver Creek, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.0%)
  • Child care workers (7.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (14.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.0%)

Average climate in Silver Creek, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Silver Creek-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 20.7 miles away from the Silver Creek village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.8 miles away from the village center killed 6 people and injured 23 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Silver Creek-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 351% 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 340.6 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 172.4 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) earthquake occurred 118.6 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 403.1 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 219.1 miles away from Silver Creek center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 694.1 miles away from Silver Creek center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 Merrick County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Silver Creek topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Silver Creek:

  • Central Community College (about 48 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • Northeast Community College (about 53 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 61 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 63 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 65 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Wayne State College (about 73 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 87 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)

Public elementary/middle school in Silver Creek:

See full list of schools located in Silver Creek

Library in Silver Creek:

  • SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,000; Location: 309 VINE STREET; 5,815 books; 20 state licensed databases; 6 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Silver Creek: Silver Creek (A), Fishers Cove Campground (B), Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Merrick 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 Silver Creek and their reported violations in the past:

SILVER CREEK, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 449, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-06-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-06-2013), St Public Notif received (JAN-18-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-18-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-05-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-27-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-27-2012), St Public Notif received (MAR-27-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-18-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-27-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-05-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-05-2008), St Public Notif received (JAN-12-2009)
Average household size:
This village:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

57.7%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Silver Creek (2011 data):

  • Bank of Clarks: Farmers State Bank Of Silver Creek B at Second And Vine, branch established on 1913/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $36.3 mil, Deposits: $32.1 mil, headquarters in Clarks, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Clark Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Silver Creek:

Marital status in Silver Creek, NE
  • Never married: 29.4%
  • Now married: 47.5%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Silver Creek:

  • High school or higher: 96.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 0.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Silver Creek, NE (based on Merrick County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,30913
Evangelical Protestant1,06910
Catholic9483
Other31
None3,516-
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
Merrick County:

3.91 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

9.13 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Merrick County:

6.52 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

8.1%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Merrick County:

29.9%
State:

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

10.6%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Silver Creek:

50.4%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Silver Creek:

47.3%
State:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Silver Creek:

29.5
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Silver Creek:

22.5%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Silver Creek:

13.9%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Silver Creek:

6.8
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Silver Creek:

38.4%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

55.5%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Silver Creek:

75.7%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Silver Creek, 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 1$4,134$49,6080$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$375
Totals for Government 1$4,134$49,6085$375

Silver Creek government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Central Staff Services: $52,000 ($163.01)
    Sewerage: $50,000 ($156.74)
    Financial Administration: $40,000 ($125.39)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($25.08)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $52,000 ($163.01)
    Regular Highways: $50,000 ($156.74)
    Water Utilities: $50,000 ($156.74)
    Financial Administration: $40,000 ($125.39)
    Sewerage: $40,000 ($125.39)
    Police Protection: $31,000 ($97.18)
    Local Fire Protection: $20,000 ($62.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,000 ($59.56)
    Housing and Community Development: $10,000 ($31.35)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($25.08)
    Libraries: $6,000 ($18.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $21,000 ($65.83)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $50,000 ($156.74)
    Sewerage: $50,000 ($156.74)
    Regular Highways: $50,000 ($156.74)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $153,000 ($479.62)

Silver Creek government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $67,000 ($210.03)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($12.54)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($21.94)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $27,000 ($84.64)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.13)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $75,000 ($235.11)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $46,000 ($144.20)
    General Local Government Support: $16,000 ($50.16)
  • Tax - Property: $75,000 ($235.11)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $40,000 ($125.39)

Silver Creek government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $545,000 ($1708.46)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $520,000 ($1630.09)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $64,000 ($200.63)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $39,000 ($122.26)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $33,000 ($103.45)

Strongest AM radio stations in Silver Creek:

  • 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.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • 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.)
  • KTTT (1510 AM; daytime; 0 kW; COLUMBUS, NE)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Silver Creek:

  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KLIR (101.1 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KTMX (104.9 FM; YORK, NE; Owner: PRAIRIE STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHNE-FM (89.1 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KNEN (94.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KEXL (106.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: WJAG, INC.)
  • KRGY (97.3 FM; AURORA, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Silver Creek:

  • 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.)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHNE-TV (Channel 29; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K48FF (Channel 48; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K57HV (Channel 57; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS, A CA LIMITED P/SHIP)

Silver Creek fatal accident list:

Feb 2, 2007 12:00 AM, Us-30, Sr-39, Lat: 41.315492, Lon: -97.663656, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 23, 1982 09:30 AM, Vine, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 240ft / 73.1mTotal length
  • 12,795Total average daily traffic
  • 2,790Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,950Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Silver Creek, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Silver Creek, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Michael J Umano, 3328 Bb Road (Lat: 41.322139 Lon: -97.669944), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1111

  • Michael J Umano, 3328 Bb Road (Lat: 41.322139 Lon: -97.669944), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Steve Lantz, 3255 Bb Road (Lat: 41.324389 Lon: -97.647694), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 31121 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, Slantz@horvathcommunications.Com, , South- Bend, Phone: (574) 237-0464

  • Steve Lantz, 3255 Bb Road (Lat: 41.324389 Lon: -97.647694), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 31121 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Slantz@horvathcommunications.Com, , South- Bend, Phone: (574) 237-0464

  • Jennifer Sirovica, 3255 Bb Road (Lat: 41.324389 Lon: -97.647694), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 31121 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Jsirovica@horvathcommunications.Com, , South- Bend, Phone: (574) 237-0464

  • Jennifer Sirovica, 3255 Bb Road (Lat: 41.324389 Lon: -97.647694), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 31121 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Jsirovica@horvathcommunications.Com, , South- Bend, Phone: (574) 237-0464

  • Greg Thompson, 3255 Bb Road (Lat: 41.324389 Lon: -97.647694), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 31121 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Gthompson@k2towers.Com, , Chagr-in Falls, Phone: (440) 263-8999


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 8.4 Km S On Hwy 39 Then 4.8 Km W (Lat: 41.247250 Lon: -97.713389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WPMH533,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.463 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/1998, Expiration Date: 07/28/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/28/2003, Certifier: Phil Burke, Registrant: Mid Nebraska Communications, 3713 Lakeview Lane, Columbus, NE 68601, Fax: (402) 564-1421

  • 8 Mi Sw (Lat: 41.235583 Lon: -97.683111), Call Sign: KQV506, Licensee ID: L00091409,
    Assigned Frequencies: 49.5600 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/1999, Expiration Date: 08/23/2004, Cancellation Date: 01/09/2002, Registrant: Robert W Bryan, Rt 1, Silver Creek, NE 68663, Phone: (402) 747-7781

  • Mp 100.1 Columbus Sub Ded (Lat: 41.331972 Lon: -97.626556), Type: Pole, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WQNG571,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.470 MHz, 160.740 MHz, 161.490 MHz, Grant Date: 12/15/2020, Expiration Date: 01/31/2031, Certifier: Larry J Kopiasz, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 S 15th St Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:

  • Lat: 41.242000 Lon: -97.728917, Call Sign: WRJC709,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.465 MHz, 152.465 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/2020, Expiration Date: 08/07/2030, Certifier: Jordan Lassek, Registrant: Platte Valley Communications, Grand Island, NE 68802, Phone: (308) 382-6212, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • Silver Creek WT, Corner Of S. Pine & Chestnut St. (Lat: 41.312250 Lon: -97.665167), Type: Tank, Structure height: 53.3 m, Call Sign: WQRP478,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+11 more), Grant Date: 05/10/2023, Expiration Date: 07/01/2033, Certifier: Tim Hofbauer, Registrant: Platte Valley Communications, 2215 Ave I, Kearney, NE 68848, Phone: (308) 237-9512, Fax: (308) 236-5728, Email:

  • NE-SILVER CREEK, 3328 Bb Road (Lat: 41.322139 Lon: -97.669944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQTQ706,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6404.79 MHz... (+56 more), Grant Date: 03/25/2014, Expiration Date: 03/25/2024, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1220 West Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-6767, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • SCG, 509 Hwy 30 (Lat: 41.329167 Lon: -97.634667), Type: Silo, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 67.1 m, Call Sign: WRBN921,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 05/10/2018, Expiration Date: 05/10/2028, Certifier: Donnie Happel, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East; Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (402) 739-8482, Email:

  • GENOA, 3255 Bb Road (Lat: 41.324389 Lon: -97.647694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WRBS336,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10955.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2018, Expiration Date: 06/05/2028, Cancellation Date: 05/03/2021, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Email:

  • NE-SILVERCREEK-NE-1, 35th Rd (Lat: 41.329250 Lon: -97.634500), Type: Silo, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WRUK958,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2022, Expiration Date: 09/07/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • ON05859A, 3255 Bb Road (Lat: 41.324389 Lon: -97.647694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRVR809,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/28/2022, Expiration Date: 12/28/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: WD0HMP, Licensee ID: L00946084, Grant Date: 11/30/2004, Expiration Date: 01/11/2015, Cancellation Date: 01/12/2017, Certifier: Donald H Everhart, Registrant: Donald H Everhart, Silver Creek, NE 68663


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

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  • CUBA FRANK A DBA, 3275 33rd Road, Silver Creek, NE 68663
    Certificate: D002206 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 03/02/2006, Expiration Date: 03/01/2007
  • LITE WINGS LLC, 3275 33rd Rd, Silver Creek, NE 68663
    Certificate: D002781 (LLC), Certificate Issue Date: 03/28/2020, Expiration Date: 03/27/2021
  • LITE WINGS LLC, 3275 33rd Rd, Silver Creek, NE 68663
    Certificate: D002781 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 03/13/2017, Expiration Date: 03/12/2018

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: INTERSTATE S-1A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 77 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 37286, N37286, N-37286, Serial Number: 129, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 05/17/1956
    Registrant (LLC): Lite Wings LLC, 3275 33rd Rd, Silver Creek, NE 68663
  • Aircraft: MUNKERS GREGORY S RV-7A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360-A1A (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 677RV, N677RV, N-677RV, Serial Number: 70524, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 11/15/2005
    Registrant (LLC): Lite Wings LLC, 3275 33rd Rd, Silver Creek, NE 68663
  • Aircraft: PIPISTREL SINUS 912 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9013H, N9013H, N-9013H, Serial Number: 088S9120103, Airworthiness Date: 06/29/2005
    Registrant (LLC): Lite Wings LLC, 3275 33rd Rd, Silver Creek, NE 68663
  • Aircraft: AVIA STROITEL AC-5M (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (None)
    N-Number: 1272R, N1272R, N-1272R, Serial Number: 024, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 08/30/2002
    Registrant (Corporation): Lite Wings LLC, 3275 33rd Rd, Silver Creek, NE 68663
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/14/2017, Exported to: Brazil

Most common first names in Silver Creek, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1580.7 years
Joe778.8 years
Helen786.0 years
Mary790.7 years
Raymond773.4 years
Clara688.6 years
Edward681.0 years
George676.2 years
Frank677.7 years
Charles682.7 years
Most common last names in Silver Creek, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Sock1071.4 years
Kubas585.2 years
Vanwinkle581.6 years
Koza579.6 years
Konwinski472.0 years
Aye481.0 years
Kula476.0 years
Liss480.7 years
Powers477.0 years
Smith483.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Silver Creek, NE
  • 56.2%Electricity
  • 31.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%Utility gas
  • 5.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Silver Creek, NE
  • 48.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 46.7%Electricity
  • 2.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.2%Solar energy


Silver Creek 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 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.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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