Octavia, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 109 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.8%
 
Males: 58  (54.1%)
Females: 51  (45.9%)
Median resident age:

46.2 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 68632

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,087 (it was $38,750 in 2000)
Octavia:

$58,087
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,933 (it was $13,592 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $83,759 (it was $30,600 in 2000)
Octavia:

$83,759
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $113,043; detached houses: $128,256; mobile homes: $21,497
March 2022 cost of living index in Octavia: 71.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.1%

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  • Races in Octavia, NE (2022)
    • 10767.3%White alone
    • 5132.1%Hispanic
    • 10.6%Two or more races



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Octavia, Nebraska as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Octavia is 133 to 1.


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Ancestries: Czech (20.8%), German (13.2%), Polish (11.3%), Irish (1.9%), Norwegian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1410 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 703 people per square mile   (low).

Octavia, Nebraska map

24 residents are foreign born (15.0% Latin America).

This village:

15.0%
Nebraska:

7.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Octavia village:

1.6% ($500)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (42.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (486.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Abie, NE (2.4 miles),
Bruno, NE (2.6 miles),
Schuyler, NE (2.7 miles ),
David City, NE (2.7 miles ),
Linwood, NE (2.8 miles),
Bellwood, NE (3.1 miles ),
Richland, NE (3.2 miles),
Rogers, NE (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 41.35 N, Longitude: 97.06 W

Area code: 402

Distribution of median household income in Octavia, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Octavia, NE in 2022

Octavia satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+12.4%).
Most common industries in Octavia, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (10.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.5%)
  • Social assistance (8.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (16.3%)
  • Truck transportation (11.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Machinery (7.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Social assistance (17.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (14.6%)
  • Health care (14.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.3%)
Most common occupations in Octavia, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.5%)
  • Food processing workers (9.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.3%)
  • Food processing workers (9.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.8%)
  • Food processing workers (9.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.3%)
  • Religious workers (4.9%)

Average climate in Octavia, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Octavia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 94% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Octavia village 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 F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.7 miles away from the village center injured 8 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Octavia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 335% 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 340.5 miles away from Octavia 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 193.2 miles away from Octavia center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 136.2 miles away from Octavia center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 402.5 miles away from Octavia center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 283.5 miles away from Octavia center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 231.4 miles away from the city center
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 Butler County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Octavia topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Octavia:

  • ALEGENT HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; SCHUYLER, NE)
  • DAVID PLACE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; DAVID CITY, NE)
  • BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; DAVID CITY, NE)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - SCHUYLER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SCHUYLER, NE)
  • DIALYSIS CENTER OF COLUMBUS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; COLUMBUS, NE)
  • MORYS HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; COLUMBUS, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Octavia:

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 41 miles; Lincoln, NE; Full-time enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 42 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 44 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Northeast Community College (about 52 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 55 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 57 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 58 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Points of interest:

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Butler County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

67.3%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Octavia:

Marital status in Octavia, NE
  • Never married: 25.1%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

For population 25 years and over in Octavia:

  • High school or higher: 67.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.9
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Octavia, NE (based on Butler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,65411
Mainline Protestant8007
Evangelical Protestant7664
None3,175-
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: 2
Butler County:

2.39 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Butler County:

5.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Butler County:

3.58 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Butler County:

7.9%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Butler County:

29.3%
Nebraska:

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

14.7%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.7%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Octavia:

46.4%
State:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.7
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Octavia:

23.9%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.5%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Octavia:

6.9
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Octavia:

33.2%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Octavia:

56.7%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Octavia:

79.0%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Octavia, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 7$1,019
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,019

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $10,000 ($91.74)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($45.87)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($36.70)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($9.17)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $50,000 ($458.72)
    Central Staff Services: $34,000 ($311.93)
    Financial Administration: $26,000 ($238.53)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($45.87)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $54,000 ($495.41)

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

  • Charges - Other: $6,000 ($55.05)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($9.17)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($9.17)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $18,000 ($165.14)
    General Local Government Support: $14,000 ($128.44)
    Other: $1,000 ($9.17)
  • Tax - Property: $11,000 ($100.92)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $50,000 ($458.72)

Strongest AM radio stations in Octavia:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJSK (900 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Octavia:

  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KLIR (101.1 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KZKX (96.9 FM; SEWARD, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KFMT-FM (105.5 FM; FREMONT, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Octavia:

  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • K54EU (Channel 54; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K48FF (Channel 48; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K53GH (Channel 53; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: MARY E. HARDERS)
  • K40FH (Channel 46; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K28EN (Channel 28; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K28FS (Channel 28; FREMONT & OMAHA, NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • K47FK (Channel 39; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K49FP (Channel 49; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K52EX (Channel 52; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • K55HX (Channel 55; COLUMBUS/FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K50EG (Channel 50; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID F. HARDERS)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • KOLN (Channel 10; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KLKN (Channel 8; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K57HV (Channel 57; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS, A CA LIMITED P/SHIP)

Octavia fatal accident list:

Sep 19, 2010 00:32 AM, Sr-15, Lat: 41.348497, Lon: -97.062150, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 22.9mTotal length
  • 3,115Total average daily traffic
  • 408Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,223Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Octavia, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 52000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Octavia, NE

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB0OBP, Licensee ID: L00887854, Grant Date: 06/30/2014, Expiration Date: 07/15/2024, Certifier: Michael A Meyers, Registrant: Michael A Meyers, 437 Banks St, Octavia, NE 68632

  • Call Sign: KC0BDW, Licensee ID: L00138909, Grant Date: 09/02/1998, Expiration Date: 06/04/2007, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2004, Certifier: Hal G Schlotfeld Jr, Registrant: Hal G Schlotfeld Jr, 432 Duke Street, Octavia, NE 68632


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Octavia, NE
  • 47.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 47.5%Electricity
  • 3.4%No fuel used
  • 1.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Octavia, NE
  • 100.0%Electricity


Octavia compared to Nebraska 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 above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age 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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