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Population in July 2007: 1,819. Population change since 2000: -10.2%
 

Males: 931  (45.3%)
Females: 1,124  (54.7%)

Nuckolls County

Median resident age:  47.5 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 68978.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $28,400 (it was $27,195 in 2000)
Superior  $28,400
Nebraska:  $43,849

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $37,200 (it was $34,900 in 2000)
Superior  $37,200
Nebraska:  $113,200

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Races in Superior:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Superior: 76.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (44.8%), English (12.0%), Irish (10.3%), Danish (7.4%), United States (6.2%), Swedish (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/4/1879

Elevation: 1595 feet

Land area: 1.88 square miles.

Population density: 997 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Superior

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Superior city

  • Never married: 15.6%
  • Now married: 61.8%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 13.4%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

26 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.3%
Nebraska:  4.4%



According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Superior, Nebraska in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Superior to the number of sex offenders is 940 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Superior:  1.8% ($642)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (110.0 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (507.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Webber, KS (6.4 miles) , Hardy, NE (9.7 miles) , Nora, NE (11.8 miles) , Nelson, NE (12.4 miles ), Ruskin, NE (16.0 miles) , Formoso, KS (17.6 miles) , Republic, KS (18.1 miles) , Guide Rock, NE (18.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $55,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,500
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $64,900
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000

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Latitude: 40.02 N, Longitude: 98.07 W


Area code: 402

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Population change in the 1990s: -380 (-15.6%).



Most common industries for males:
  • Construction (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Health care (27%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)


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Crime in Superior by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 000111
    per 100,000 0.00.00.051.251.552.3
Robberies 010000
    per 100,000 0.048.10.00.00.00.0
Assaults 000410
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0204.651.50.0
Burglaries 212311
    per 100,000 97.248.1101.8153.551.552.3
Thefts 024316
    per 100,000 0.096.3203.7153.551.5313.6
Auto thefts 000200
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0102.30.00.0
Arson 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 213.2) 6.821.715.3106.957.158.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 4 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.13
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Superior, Nebraska

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Superior-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 151% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 42.0 miles away from the Superior city 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 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.9 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospital/medical center in Superior:
  • BRODSTONE MEMORIAL NUCKOLLS CO HOSP (PO BOX 187 520 EAST 10TH STREET)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Superior:
  • JEWELL COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; MANKATO, KS)
  • WEBSTER SOUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; RED CLOUD, NE)
  • REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 35 miles; BELLEVILLE, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Superior, NE

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Superior:
  • HASTINGS MUNI (about 47 miles; HASTINGS, NE; ID: HSI)
  • CENTRAL NEBRASKA REGIONAL (about 67 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; ID: GRI)
  • KEARNEY MUNI (about 81 miles; KEARNEY, NE; ID: EAR)
Other public-use airports nearest to Superior:
  • SUPERIOR MUNI (about 2 miles; SUPERIOR, NE; ID: 12K)
  • MANKATO (about 19 miles; MANKATO, KS; ID: TKO)
  • BELLEVILLE MUNI (about 33 miles; BELLEVILLE, KS; ID: RPB)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Superior:
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,730)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 90 miles; KEARNEY, NE; FT enrollment: 5,588)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 110 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 114 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 118 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 118 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 123 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
Public high school in Superior:
Public elementary/middle schools in Superior:
Library in Superior:
  • SUPERIOR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $54,780; Location: 449 NORTH KANSAS STREET; 19,614 books; 1,385 audio materials; 581 video materials; 40 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Superior: Superior (A), Agrex Incorporated Elevator (B), Lincoln Park Campground (C), Superior Public Library (D), Superior Police Department (E), Superior Fire Department (F), Nuckolls County Historical Society Museum (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Churches in Superior include: Centennial Lutheran Church (A), Church of Christ (B), Church of the Nazarene (C), Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (D), Olive Hill Congregation (E), Grace Community Evangelical Free Church (F), Living Faith Fellowship Church (G), Saint Josephs Catholic Church (H), First Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Superior include: Superior City Park (1), Lincoln Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Superior Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Nuckolls County Museum (612 East 6th Street).

Hotel: Victorian Ann (1540 Idaho Street).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.1%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.8%
Whole state:  4.4%

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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  11.3%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.0%

Superior compared to Nebraska state average:

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  • 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Superior (2007 data):
  • Central National Bank: Mortgage Department Branch at P.O. Box 268, branch established on 2006-06-30; Superior Branch at 411 North National Street, branch established on 1916-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $789.0 mil, Deposits: $703.8 mil, headquarters in Junction City, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 39 total offices, Holding Company: Central Of Kansas, Inc.
  • Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Nebraska: 454 Central Avenue Branch at 454 Central Avenue, branch established on 1889-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $67.3 mil, Deposits: $55.0 mil, headquarters in Lexington, NE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices
  • Farmers and Merchants Bank: Superior Branch at 355 North Central, branch established on 1998-01-08. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $196.6 mil, Deposits: $139.8 mil, headquarters in Milford, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Country Bank Shares, Inc.
  • Horizon Bank: Superior Branch at 328 North Central Avenue, branch established on 1900-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $88.0 mil, Deposits: $62.4 mil, headquarters in Waverly, NE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in Nuckolls County Nebraska:


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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 2$4,623$27,7380$0
Sewerage 2$5,121$30,7260$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,683$20,1962$1,550
Water Supply 3$7,072$28,2880$0
Police - Other 0$0 1$111
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$2,741
Police Protection - Officers 4$8,183$24,5493$1,506
Gas Supply 3$7,032$28,1280$0
Local Libraries 0$0 4$2,382
Electric Power 3$8,057$32,2280$0
Financial Administration 5$12,038$28,8911$177
Totals for Government 23$53,807$28,07319$8,466



Superior government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $110,000
    Parks & Recreation: $32,000
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $501,000
    Financial Administration: $385,000
    Regular Highways: $225,000
    Parks & Recreation: $141,000
    Police Protection: $111,000
    General Public Buildings: $77,000
    Fire Protection: $74,000
    Welfare - Other: $47,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $79,000
    Interest Earnings: $27,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $188,000
    Financial Administration: $145,000
    Regular Highways: $98,000
    General Public Building: $29,000
    Police Protection: $10,000
    Fire Protection: $6,000
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000
    Welfare - Other: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $675,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $799,000
    Highways: $205,000
    General Support: $136,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $226,000
    Property: $180,000
    Public Utilities: $76,000
    NEC: $40,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $734,000

5.08% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,516 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.08%
Nebraska average:  7.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Adams County, NE  0.61% ($22,545 average AGI)
from Clay County, NE  0.56% ($29,900)


7.16% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,053 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.16%
Nebraska average:  7.41%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Adams County, NE  1.26% ($19,348 average AGI)
to Lancaster County, NE  0.55% ($20,400)


Strongest AM radio stations in Superior:
  • KRFS (1600 AM; 1 kW; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Superior:
  • KRFS-FM (103.9 FM; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Superior:
  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

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