Oak, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 51 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.0%
 
Males: 36  (72.1%)
Females: 15  (27.9%)
Median resident age:

39.1 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 68964

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,432 (it was $21,875 in 2000)
Oak:

$40,432
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,503 (it was $11,460 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $19,781 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Oak:

$19,781
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $30,729; detached houses: $30,439
March 2022 cost of living index in Oak: 70.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 65.1%

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According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Oak, Nebraska as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oak is 50 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (50.0%), American (37.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1592 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 344 people per square mile   (very low).

Oak, Nebraska map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Oak village:

2.0% ($199)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (75.7 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (518.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Nora, NE (2.5 miles),
Ruskin, NE (2.6 miles),
Davenport, NE (2.7 miles ),
Nelson, NE (3.0 miles ),
Edgar, NE (3.1 miles ),
Deshler, NE (3.4 miles ),
Ong, NE (3.4 miles),
Carleton, NE (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 40.24 N, Longitude: 97.90 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 402

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

Oak satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Nebraska:

2.2%

Average climate in Oak, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Oak-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 127% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.8 miles away from the Oak village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.8 miles away from the village center .

Earthquake activity:

Oak-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 451% 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 268.9 miles away from Oak 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 107.5 miles away from Oak center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 331.3 miles away from Oak center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 205.7 miles away from Oak center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 262.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 153.1 miles away from Oak center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nuckolls County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Oak:

  • NELSON GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; NELSON, NE)
  • ROSE BROOK CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; EDGAR, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oak:

  • Central Community College (about 52 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 71 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 75 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 78 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 78 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Kansas State University (about 102 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 122 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Oak: Kings Daughters Library (A), Oak Volunteer Fire Department (B), Heritage Room Museum (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Oak: First Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Oak include: Indian Captives Historical Marker (1), Oregon Trail Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Russ Snyder - Baseball player.

Nuckolls 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:

2.2 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

50.0%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Oak:

Marital status in Oak, NE
  • Never married: 58.6%
  • Now married: 29.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in Oak:

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 55.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oak, NE (based on Nuckolls County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,3958
Evangelical Protestant8088
Catholic7394
Other3-
None1,555-
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
This county:

6.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Here:

6.64 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Nuckolls County:

8.86 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

9.7%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Nuckolls County:

27.7%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

8.7%
Nebraska:

12.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Natural Resources 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $18,000 ($352.94)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($19.61)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($19.61)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $15,000 ($294.12)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($98.04)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($78.43)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($19.61)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($215.69)

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

  • Charges - Other: $2,000 ($39.22)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($19.61)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($19.61)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000 ($235.29)
    General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($137.25)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($98.04)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $41,000 ($803.92)

Strongest AM radio stations in Oak:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 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.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRFS (1600 AM; 0 kW; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KHAS (1230 AM; 1 kW; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: KHAS BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oak:

  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KHNE-FM (89.1 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KRFS-FM (103.9 FM; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K202CJ (88.3 FM; DESHLER, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Oak:

  • 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.)
  • KHNE-TV (Channel 29; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 118ft / 35.6mTotal length
  • 1,510Total average daily traffic
  • 70Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,793Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Oak, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 31960-1969
  • 51980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Oak, NE

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 5 Mi W 4 Mi N 1/2 Mi W Of Deshler (Lat: 40.166667 Lon: -97.513389), Call Sign: KNFX357, Licensee ID: L00485059,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.560 MHz, Grant Date: 05/21/2002, Expiration Date: 07/07/2012, Cancellation Date: 09/08/2012, Registrant: L Kent Kriesel, Rfd Box 23, Oak, NE 68964, Phone: (402) 365-7589


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oak, NE
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.0%Electricity


Oak compared to Nebraska state average:

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