Wilber, Nebraska

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Population in July 2007: 1,737. Population change since 2000: -0.4%

Males: 809	(46.6%)
Females: 928	(53.4%)

Median resident age:	38.4 years
Nebraska median age:	35.3 years

Zip codes: 68465.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $42,200 (it was $36,513 in 2000)

Wilber	$42,200
Nebraska:	$47,085

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $71,600 (it was $63,400 in 2000)

Wilber	$71,600
Nebraska:	$122,200

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Races in Wilber:

White Non-Hispanic (96.9%)
Hispanic (1.8%)
Other race (1.1%)
Other Asian (0.6%)
Two or more races (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Wilber: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Czech (40.1%), German (32.7%), Irish (6.9%), English (5.1%), United States (3.0%), Swedish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1350 feet

Land area: 0.90 square miles.

Population density: 1933 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Wilber

High school or higher: 82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Unemployed: 1.5%
Mean travel time to work: 20.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wilber city

Never married: 19.6%
Now married: 54.4%
Separated: 1.5%
Widowed: 15.5%
Divorced: 9.0%

21 residents are foreign born

This city:	1.2%
Nebraska:	4.4%

According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Wilber, Nebraska in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Wilber to the number of sex offenders is 1737 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

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

Wilber:	1.7% ($1,103)
Nebraska:	1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (30.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (531.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: De Witt, NE (6.7 miles ), Clatonia, NE (7.7 miles ), Crete, NE (9.9 miles ), Swanton, NE (10.8 miles) , Plymouth, NE (12.5 miles ), Hallam, NE (12.6 miles ), Dorchester, NE (15.6 miles ), Western, NE (17.4 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
1997: 1 building, cost: $50,000
1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,000
2000: 1 building, cost: $400,000
2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $112,500
2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $129,000
2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $179,300
2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $139,000
2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $196,000
2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $153,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in 1000s)

Latitude: 40.48 N, Longitude: 96.96 W

73 people in nursing homes
3 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Area code: 402

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Population change in the 1990s: +231 (+15.1%).

Most common industries for males:

Food (25%)
Construction (14%)
Metal and metal products (8%)
Educational services (6%)
Public administration (4%)
Repair and maintenance (4%)
Truck transportation (3%)

Most common industries for females:

Health care (16%)
Educational services (13%)
Food (12%)
Metal and metal products (8%)
Public administration (7%)
Food and beverage stores (5%)
Accommodation and food services (5%)

Most common occupations for males

Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)

Most common occupations for females

Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
Food processing workers (6%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Child care workers (4%)

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Crime in Wilber by Year
Type	2001	2002	2003	2004
Murders	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rapes	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Robberies	1	1	0	0
per 100,000	56.7	56.2	0.0	0.0
Assaults	0	0	1	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	55.6	0.0
Burglaries	8	0	0	0
per 100,000	453.8	0.0	0.0	0.0
Thefts	15	11	15	16
per 100,000	850.8	618.3	833.8	889.9
Auto thefts	2	2	1	1
per 100,000	113.4	112.4	55.6	55.6
Arson	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9)	91.9	50.6	48.9	40.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 4 (4 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.30
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Wilber, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Wilber-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/2001, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the Wilber city center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 5/22/2004, a category 4 tornado 27.6 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 38 people and caused $160 million in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Wilber:

CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER (about 10 miles; CRETE, NE)
BEATRICE COMM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER (about 22 miles; BEATRICE, NE)
BEATRICE STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (about 22 miles; BEATRICE, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Wilber, NE

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Wilber:

LINCOLN MUNI (about 30 miles; LINCOLN, NE; ID: LNK)
EPPLEY AIRFIELD (about 94 miles; OMAHA, NE; ID: OMA)
MANHATTAN RGNL (about 95 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; ID: MHK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Wilber:

WILBER MUNICIPAL (about 2 miles; WILBER, NE; ID: 0D6)
CRETE MUNICIPAL (about 10 miles; CRETE, NE; ID: CEK)
BEATRICE MUNICIPAL (about 20 miles; BEATRICE, NE; ID: BIE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wilber:

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 30 miles; LINCOLN, NE; Full-time enrollment: 19,806)
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 32 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 79 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 10,150)
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 5,806)
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (about 79 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 2,448)
BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; FT enrollment: 2,723)
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 89 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 6,175)

Public high school in Wilber:

Wilber-Clatonia High School (Location: 900 South Franklin P. O. Box 487; Grades: 7th Grade - 12th Grade)

Public elementary/middle school in Wilber:

Elementary School At Wilber (Students: 272; Location: 900 South Franklin P. O. Box 487; Grades: Prekindergarten - 6th Grade)

Library in Wilber:

DVORACEK MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $69,772; Location: 419 WEST THIRD STREET; 15,769 books; 239 audio materials; 267 video materials; 13 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Wilber: Wilber (A), Czech Village (B), Farmers Co-op Elevator (C), Legion Memorial Park Campground (D), Dvoracek Memorial Library (E), Wilber Police Department (F), Wilber Fire Station (G), Wilber Czech Museum (H), Saline County Sheriffs Office (I), Saline County Courthouse (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Wilber include: Saint Wenceslas Catholic Church (A), First Lutheran Church (B), United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Wilber Reservoir Number 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Wilber include: Wilber City Park (1), Legion Memorial Park (2), Czech Capital Historical Marker (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Hotel: Hotel Wilber (203 South Wilson Street).

Court: Southeast Nebraska - County Offices- Clerk Of District Court (215 South Court Street).

Average household size:

This city:	2.3 people
Nebraska:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	62.8%
Whole state:	66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	4.4%
Whole state:	4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This city:	7.6%
Whole state:	9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This city:	1.2%
Whole state:	4.0%

Wilber compared to Nebraska state average:

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Median house value 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.
Length of stay since moving in above state average.
House age significantly above state average.
Institutionalized population percentage 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 Wilber (2007 data):

Farmers and Merchants Bank: Wilber Branch at 321 South Main, branch established on 1902-02-20. 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.
Saline State Bank: at 203 West Third, branch established on 1883-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $105.0 mil, Deposits: $77.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Wilber Co.

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School Enrollment by Level of School

Wilber mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Saline County Nebraska:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Wilber government finances in 2002:

Charges - All Other: $727,000
Solid Waste Management: $58,000

Sewerage: $43,000

Parks & Recreation: $25,000
Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $616,000
Regular Highways: $249,000

Solid Waste Management: $131,000

Police Protection: $125,000

Water Utilities: $93,000

Parks & Recreation: $92,000

Fire Protection: $83,000

Sewerage: $54,000

Housing & Community Development: $45,000

Central Staff Services: $38,000

Financial Administration: $29,000

Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $17,000

General Public Buildings: $6,000
Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $30,000
General - Interest on Debt: $30,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Electric Utilities: $500,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $500,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $464,000
Electric Utilities: $398,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Electric Utilities: $102,000
Other, NEC: $36,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $765,000
Interest Earnings: $80,000
Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $598,000
Electric Utilities: $128,000

Regular Highways: $55,000

Parks & Recreation: $19,000

Police Protection: $8,000

Sewerage: $5,000

Fire Protection: $5,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $3,100,000
Revenue - Electric Utilities: $416,000
Water Utilities: $41,000
State Intergovernmental - All Other: $199,000
Highways: $118,000

General Support: $45,000
Tax - NEC: $421,000
Property: $202,000

Total General Sales: $102,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $742,000

6.82% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,647 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.82%
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 Lancaster County, NE	1.88% ($34,223 average AGI)
from Gage County, NE	0.50% ($24,800)
from Dawson County, NE	0.44% ($25,227)

8.79% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,167 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.79%
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 Lancaster County, NE	3.61% ($30,266 average AGI)
to Gage County, NE	0.75% ($39,842)
to Seward County, NE	0.43% ($38,545)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wilber:

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.)
KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
KWBE (1450 AM; 1 kW; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
KFOR (1240 AM; 1 kW; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LINCOLN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wilber:

KTGL (92.9 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KUCV (91.1 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
KSLI-FM (104.1 FM; CRETE, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KFLV (89.9 FM; WILBER, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
KUTT (99.5 FM; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KIBZ (106.3 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KFRX (102.7 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LINCOLN, INC.)
KBBK (107.3 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
KQIQ (88.3 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
KDNE (91.9 FM; CRETE, NE; Owner: DOANE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES)

TV broadcast stations around Wilber:

KLKN (Channel 8; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
KOLN (Channel 10; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
K17CI (Channel 17; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)

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