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Garfield County, Nebraska (NE)

County population in 2022: 1,841 (all rural); it was 1,902 in 2000
County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 280
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 380
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 590
Renter-occupied apartments: 275 (it was 223 in 2000)
% of renters here:

27%
State:

33%

Land area: 570 sq. mi.

Water area: 1.3 sq. mi.

Population density: 3 people per square mile   (very low).

March 2022 cost of living index in Garfield County: 74.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (19.9%), Educational, health and social services (19.0%), Public administration (10.5%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 64%
  • Government: 20%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 16%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%
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  • Races in Garfield County, NE (2022)
    • 1,73295.4%White Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 613.4%Hispanic or Latino
    • 150.8%Two or more races
    • 80.4%Black Non-Hispanic Alone
Median resident age:

47.1 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years
Males: 941  (51.2%)
Females: 900  (48.8%)
Average household size:
Garfield County:

2.0 people
Nebraska:

2 people

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,032 ($27,407 in 1999)
This county:

$63,032
Nebraska:

$69,597

Median contract rent in 2022 for apartments: $486 (lower quartile is $378, upper quartile is $551)
This county:

$486
State:

$826


Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $139,598 (it was $46,200 in 2000)
Garfield:

$139,598
Nebraska:

$232,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $92,639 - $314,367

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $181,350
Here:

$181,350
State:

$274,677

Mobile homes: $214,222
Here:

$214,222
State:

$67,339

Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,255
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $546

Institutionalized population: 30

Crime in 2021 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 0
  • Thefts: 0
  • Auto thefts: 0

Crime in 2020 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 0
  • Thefts: 0
  • Auto thefts: 0
Garfield County, NE map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 8 buildings, average cost: $186,300
  • 2021: 10 buildings, average cost: $186,300
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $182,700
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $160,500
  • 2018: 8 buildings, average cost: $110,500
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $97,700
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $153,900
  • 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $113,100
  • 2014: 0 buildings
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $183,300
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2011: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $125,300
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $164,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $213,500
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $94,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $69,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Garfield, NE residents
Average permit cost in Garfield, NE

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,942 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,433 (1.4%)

Distribution of median household income in Garfield, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Garfield, NE in 2022
Distribution of rent paid by renters in Garfield, NE in 2022
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.1%
Garfield County:

13.1%
Nebraska:

11.2%
(13.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.2% for two or more races residents)

Median age of residents in 2022: 47.1 years old
(Males: 43.5 years old, Females: 49.2 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 48.6 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 16.1 years old)

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Garfield County is $419 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $503 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $622 a month.

Cities in this county include: Burwell.

Garfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Garfield County: Atkinson Ranch (A), Bussard Ranch (B), Collier Ranch (C), Cowdin Ranch (D), Crawford Ranch (E), Edelman Ranch (F), Fackler Ranch (G), Rodocker Ranch (H), Hanks Ranch (I), Hardy Ranch (J), Maesburg Ranch (K), Martin Ranch (L), McMillen Ranch (M), Red Ranch (N), Ryman Brothers Ranch (O), Walker Ranch (P), Naber Ranch (Q), Nutter Ranch (R), A L Ranch (S), Rodocker Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Hillcreat Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Garfield County: The Sandhills Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Neighboring counties: LaGrange County, Indiana , Monroe County, Michigan , Loup County , Sheridan County , Valley County .

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Nebraska:

2.2%

Unemployment by year in Garfield, NE
County total employment by year in Garfield, NE
County average yearly wages by year in Garfield, NE

Current college students: 31
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 95.7%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 31.9%

Number of foreign born residents: 17 (104.6% naturalized citizens)

Garfield County:

0.9%
Whole state:

7.2%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 02010 or later
  • 182000 to 2009
  • 01990 to 1999
  • 11980 to 1989
  • 21970 to 1979
  • 5Before 1970

Mean travel time to work (commute):  minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 100.3%

Garfield County marital status for males Garfield County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 817
  • One, attached: 14
  • Two: 6
  • 5 to 9: 18
  • 10 to 19: 7
  • 20 or more: 5
  • Mobile homes: 123

Housing units in Garfield County with a mortgage: 258 (9 second mortgage, 5 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 21

Here:

92.5% with mortgage
State:

98.0% with mortgage

Religion statistics for Garfield County

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6874
Mainline Protestant5513
Catholic5001
None311-
Garfield County Religion Details
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Garfield County:

11.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

5.83 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Garfield County:

11.67 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

23.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Garfield County:

9.6%
Nebraska:

7.9%

Adult obesity rate:
Garfield County:

27.8%
State:

28.0%

Agriculture in Garfield County:

Average size of farms: 1543 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $177,344
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $56.31
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 91.66%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $170,356
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 17.03%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $67,154
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 87.89%
Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 14.75
Corn for grain: 8364 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 2025 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Garfield County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 5143965.9 times below overall U.S. average.

Earthquake activity:

Garfield County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 336% 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 614.8 miles away from Garfield County center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 65.3 miles away from the county center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 165.9 miles away from the county center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 337.1 miles away from the county center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 390.6 miles away from Garfield County center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 182.0 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Nebraska Covid-19 Pandemic, Incident Period: January 20, 2020, FEMA Id: 4521, Natural disaster type: Other
  • Nebraska Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Incident Period: March 9, 2019 - April 1, 2019, FEMA Id: 4420, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Flood, Wind
  • Nebraska Severe Winter Storm And Straight-line Winds, Incident Period: April 13, 2018 - April 18, 2018, FEMA Id: 4375, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Wind
  • Nebraska Severe Winter Storm And Straight-line Winds, Incident Period: April 29, 2017 - May 3, 2017, FEMA Id: 4321, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Wind
  • Nebraska Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: June 01, 2010 to August 29, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1924: July 15, 2010, FEMA Id: 1924, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Nebraska Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorm, Incident Period: December 22, 2009 to January 08, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1878: February 25, 2010, FEMA Id: 1878, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Winter Storm
  • Nebraska Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 22, 2008 to June 24, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1770: June 20, 2008, FEMA Id: 1770, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Nebraska Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: May 04, 2007 to May 19, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1706: June 06, 2007, FEMA Id: 1706, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Nebraska Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: December 19, 2006 to January 01, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1674: January 07, 2007, FEMA Id: 1674, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Nebraska Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: November 27, 2005 to November 28, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1627: January 26, 2006, FEMA Id: 1627, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • 2 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Garfield County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Garfield

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 727 (74.2%)
  • Carpooled: 69 (7.0%)
  • Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 7 (0.7%)
  • Walked: 119 (12.1%)
  • Worked at home: 39 (4.0%)
Class of Workers in 2022
Most common industries in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common industries for males in 2022


  • Health care and social assistance (20%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)

Most common industries for females in 2022


  • Health care and social assistance (26%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)

Most common occupations in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common occupations for males in 2022


  • Management occupations (22%)
  • Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (15%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (14%)
  • Sales and related occupations (7%)
  • Production occupations (6%)
  • Construction and extraction occupations (5%)
  • Community and social service occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females in 2022


  • Office and administrative support occupations (21%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (13%)
  • Educational instruction, and library occupations (12%)
  • Management occupations (11%)
  • Sales and related occupations (8%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (8%)
  • Computer and mathematical occupations (6%)

Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents


  • Russia (67%)
  • Ethiopia (28%)
  • Ireland (0%)
  • Norway (0%)
  • Sweden (0%)
  • United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (0%)
  • England (0%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Garfield County


  • German (39%)
  • Irish (11%)
  • English (10%)
  • European (8%)
  • Russian (6%)
  • American (4%)
  • Czech (3%)

Owners and renters by unit type
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
30 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
57 people in nursing homes
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2020 was $45,906.

7.39% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($41,558 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.39%
Nebraska average:

6.18%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
7.39% relocated from other counties in Nebraska ($41,558 average AGI)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other states.
Residents relocating <b>from</b> other counties or countries


6.05% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($53,333 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.05%
Nebraska average:

6.45%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.05% relocated to other counties in Nebraska ($53,333 average AGI)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other states.
Residents relocating <b>to</b> other counties or countries

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 9.2

Births per 1000 population in Garfield County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 16.0
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2009: 17.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 2010 to 2020: 17.2

Deaths per 1000 population in Garfield County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 20.5

Infant deaths per 1000 population in Garfield County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2018: 11.0%
Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2018: 9.3%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Garfield County
All 18-64 40-64 50-64 Under 19
Population without health insurance coverage in Garfield County
18-64 population without health insurance coverage in Garfield County
40-64 population without health insurance coverage in Garfield County
50-64 population without health insurance coverage in Garfield County
Population under 19 years without health insurance coverage in Garfield County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 458 (413 aged, 45 disabled)
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 56 (16%)
Persons enrolled in Medicare
Aged persons enrolled in Medicare
Disabled persons enrolled in Medicare

Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 20%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 661
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 936

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 98
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 55

Household type by relationship:

Households: 1,841
  • Male householders: 410 (92 living alone), Female householders: 391 (84 living alone)
  • 529 spouses (529 opposite-sex spouses), 44 unmarried partners, (44 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 360 children (337 natural, 15 adopted, 6 stepchildren), 33 grandchildren, 0 brothers or sisters, 0 parents, 24 foster children, 0 other relatives, 8 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 58

Size of family households: 397 2-persons, 72 3-persons, 50 4-persons, 57 5-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 175 1-person, 47 2-persons.

285 married couples with children.
57 single-parent households (2 men, 55 women).

100.6% of residents of Garfield speak English at home.
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $13,488,000 ($7,338 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $83,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $6,238,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $3,113,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $1,057,000
Federal grants: $2,441,000
Federal procurement contracts: $154,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $486,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $776,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $426,000
Federal Government insurance: $3,029,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 90
Here:

50 per 1000 residents
State:

75 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 204
Here:

112 per 1000 residents
State:

46 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +3
Here:

+2 per 1000 residents
State:

+13 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +28
Here +15 per 1000 residents
State -15 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Garfield County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.26 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.9
State:

7.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.7
State:

4.2

Year house built in Garfield County, Nebraska
  • Year house built in Garfield County, Nebraska
  • 02020 or later
  • 1122010 to 2019
  • 822000 to 2009
  • 881990 to 1999
  • 1081980 to 1989
  • 1841970 to 1979
  • 41960 to 1969
  • 1301950 to 1959
  • 131940 to 1949
  • 2921939 or earlier
Rooms in houses/apartments in Garfield County, Nebraska
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Garfield County, Nebraska
  • Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Garfield County, Nebraska
  • 01 room
  • 02 rooms
  • 83 rooms
  • 964 rooms
  • 795 rooms
  • 646 rooms
  • 1337 rooms
  • 1068 rooms
  • 1269+ rooms
Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Garfield County, Nebraska
  • Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Garfield County, Nebraska
  • 141 room
  • 62 rooms
  • 233 rooms
  • 434 rooms
  • 245 rooms
  • 166 rooms
  • 417 rooms
  • 118 rooms
  • 29+ rooms
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Garfield County, Nebraska
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Garfield County, Nebraska
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Garfield County, Nebraska
  • 0no bedroom
  • 141 bedroom
  • 1612 bedrooms
  • 2433 bedrooms
  • 1714 bedrooms
  • 255+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Garfield County, Nebraska
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Garfield County, Nebraska
  • 14no bedroom
  • 261 bedroom
  • 512 bedrooms
  • 663 bedrooms
  • 254 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Cars and other vehicles available in Garfield County, Nebraska in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Garfield County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Garfield County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 5no vehicle
  • 501 vehicle
  • 2442 vehicles
  • 1073 vehicles
  • 1344 vehicles
  • 725+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Garfield County in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Garfield County in renter-occupied apartments
  • 43no vehicle
  • 571 vehicle
  • 652 vehicles
  • 193 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

86.3% of Garfield County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 26% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 77% lived in Nebraska.

Garfield County:

86.3%
State average:

87.4%

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 1,452
  • Other state: 371
  • Northeast: 15
  • Midwest: 122
  • South: 38
  • West: 204
Year householders moved into unit in Garfield County, NE
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Garfield County
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos
  • 36.2%Electricity
  • 32.5%Utility gas
  • 16.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.0%Wood
  • 4.7%Other fuel
  • 1.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments
  • 45.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 37.1%Electricity
  • 17.7%Utility gas

Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 20
Here:

11.4%
Nebraska:

14.1%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 9
Here:

12.3%
Nebraska:

12.5%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 3
Here:

9.7%
Nebraska:

18.0%

Educational Attainment
School Enrollment by Level of School
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

Garfield County government finances - Expenditure in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $105,000
    Other: $87,000
    Regular Highways: $16,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $103,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $917,000
    General - Other: $607,000
    Regular Highways: $591,000
    General - Other: $553,000
    Financial Administration: $245,000
    Financial Administration: $185,000
    Central Staff Services: $176,000
    Police Protection: $164,000
    Central Staff Services: $156,000
    Police Protection: $143,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $116,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $94,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $82,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $81,000
    General Public Buildings: $63,000
    Libraries: $58,000
    Libraries: $55,000
    General Public Buildings: $45,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $13,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $13,000
    Correctional Institutions: $8,000
    Correctional Institutions: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $50,000
    General Local Government Support: $1,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $48,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $37,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $14,000
    Police Protection: $8,000
    General Public Building: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,124,000
    Cash and Securities: $498,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $453,000
    Highways: $414,000
    General Local Government Support: $157,000
    General Local Government Support: $38,000
    Other: $6,000
    Other: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,394,000
    Property: $1,311,000
    Death and Gift: $156,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $71,000
    Other Selective Sales: $22,000
    Other License: $9,000
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $500,000

Garfield County government finances - Revenue in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $105,000
    Other: $87,000
    Regular Highways: $16,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $103,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $917,000
    General - Other: $607,000
    Regular Highways: $591,000
    General - Other: $553,000
    Financial Administration: $245,000
    Financial Administration: $185,000
    Central Staff Services: $176,000
    Police Protection: $164,000
    Central Staff Services: $156,000
    Police Protection: $143,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $116,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $94,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $82,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $81,000
    General Public Buildings: $63,000
    Libraries: $58,000
    Libraries: $55,000
    General Public Buildings: $45,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $13,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $13,000
    Correctional Institutions: $8,000
    Correctional Institutions: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $50,000
    General Local Government Support: $1,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $48,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $37,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $14,000
    Police Protection: $8,000
    General Public Building: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,124,000
    Cash and Securities: $498,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $453,000
    Highways: $414,000
    General Local Government Support: $157,000
    General Local Government Support: $38,000
    Other: $6,000
    Other: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,394,000
    Property: $1,311,000
    Death and Gift: $156,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $71,000
    Other Selective Sales: $22,000
    Other License: $9,000
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $500,000

Garfield County government finances - Debt in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $105,000
    Other: $87,000
    Regular Highways: $16,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $103,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $917,000
    General - Other: $607,000
    Regular Highways: $591,000
    General - Other: $553,000
    Financial Administration: $245,000
    Financial Administration: $185,000
    Central Staff Services: $176,000
    Police Protection: $164,000
    Central Staff Services: $156,000
    Police Protection: $143,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $116,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $94,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $82,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $81,000
    General Public Buildings: $63,000
    Libraries: $58,000
    Libraries: $55,000
    General Public Buildings: $45,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $13,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $13,000
    Correctional Institutions: $8,000
    Correctional Institutions: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $50,000
    General Local Government Support: $1,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $48,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $37,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $14,000
    Police Protection: $8,000
    General Public Building: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,124,000
    Cash and Securities: $498,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $453,000
    Highways: $414,000
    General Local Government Support: $157,000
    General Local Government Support: $38,000
    Other: $6,000
    Other: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,394,000
    Property: $1,311,000
    Death and Gift: $156,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $71,000
    Other Selective Sales: $22,000
    Other License: $9,000
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $500,000

Garfield County government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017:

  • Charges - Other: $105,000
    Other: $87,000
    Regular Highways: $16,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $103,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $917,000
    General - Other: $607,000
    Regular Highways: $591,000
    General - Other: $553,000
    Financial Administration: $245,000
    Financial Administration: $185,000
    Central Staff Services: $176,000
    Police Protection: $164,000
    Central Staff Services: $156,000
    Police Protection: $143,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $116,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $94,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $82,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $81,000
    General Public Buildings: $63,000
    Libraries: $58,000
    Libraries: $55,000
    General Public Buildings: $45,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $13,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $13,000
    Correctional Institutions: $8,000
    Correctional Institutions: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $50,000
    General Local Government Support: $1,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $48,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $37,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $14,000
    Police Protection: $8,000
    General Public Building: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,124,000
    Cash and Securities: $498,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $453,000
    Highways: $414,000
    General Local Government Support: $157,000
    General Local Government Support: $38,000
    Other: $6,000
    Other: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,394,000
    Property: $1,311,000
    Death and Gift: $156,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $71,000
    Other Selective Sales: $22,000
    Other License: $9,000
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $500,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 22
  • Number of aged recipients: 0
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 0
  • Number of recipients under 18: 0
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 18
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 4
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 9
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 11
Most common first names in Garfield County, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2381.4 years
John2177.4 years
William2080.1 years
Anna1985.8 years
Frank1779.4 years
Emma1480.7 years
Henry1479.4 years
Robert1472.9 years
Dorothy1480.1 years
James1479.4 years
Most common last names in Garfield County, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2578.3 years
Hulinsky1380.7 years
Wilson1282.1 years
Fischer1180.5 years
Mach1178.4 years
Lewis984.6 years
Mohr983.5 years
Reineke971.2 years
Swanson981.5 years
Smith878.7 years

Garfield County on our top lists:

  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"