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Stamford, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 157 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.3%
 
Males: 61  (39.5%)
Females: 96  (60.5%)
Median resident age:

42.9 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68977.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $36,995 (it was $31,667 in 2000)
Stamford:

$36,995
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,786 (it was $14,076 in 2000)

Stamford village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $45,214 (it was $33,000 in 2000)
Stamford:

$45,214
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,017; detached houses: $98,665

Median gross rent in 2022: $622.

March 2022 cost of living index in Stamford: 72.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.9%

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  • Races in Stamford, NE (2022)
    • 16785.6%White alone
    • 178.7%Hispanic
    • 84.1%Two or more races
    • 21.0%Asian alone

Races in Stamford detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Stamford, Nebraska as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Stamford is 113 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (28.0%), English (10.7%), Danish (9.3%), Norwegian (9.3%), American (4.0%), Irish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2045 feet

Land area: 0.47 square miles.

Population density: 331 people per square mile   (very low).

Stamford, Nebraska map

13 residents are foreign born (5.6% Latin America, 1.0% Asia).

This village:

6.6%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $589 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $683 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (160.5 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (530.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Orleans, NE (2.7 miles ),
Oxford, NE (2.9 miles ),
Alma, NE (3.5 miles ),
Beaver City, NE (3.5 miles ),
Long Island, KS (3.6 miles),
Edison, NE (3.7 miles),
Huntley, NE (4.1 miles),
Atlanta, NE (4.2 miles)

Latitude: 40.13 N, Longitude: 99.59 W

Area code: 308

Distribution of median household income in Stamford, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Stamford, NE in 2022
Stamford satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+7.4%).
Most common industries in Stamford, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.2%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.7%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (33.3%)
  • Construction (18.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.7%)
  • Truck transportation (6.7%)
  • Food (5.0%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.9%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (11.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.8%)
Most common occupations in Stamford, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)
  • Carpenters (5.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (15.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (11.7%)
  • Carpenters (10.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (20.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Legal support workers (6.8%)
  • Cashiers (6.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.5%)

Average climate in Stamford, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Stamford-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 66% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.0 miles away from the Stamford village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/3/1999, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.6 miles away from the village center caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Stamford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 472% 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 294.4 miles away from the city 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 64.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 642.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 353.7 miles away from Stamford center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 256.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 224.7 miles away from Stamford center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Harlan County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Stamford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Stamford:

  • FRITZER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; OXFORD, NE)
  • WALKER POST MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; OXFORD, NE)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COLONIAL VILLA (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ALMA, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Stamford:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 48 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 83 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 89 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 129 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 160 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 163 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 163 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Stamford: Stamford Elevator (A), Stamford (B), Stamford Fire and Ambulance Service (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Stamford include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), Evangelical Free Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Evelle J. Younger - Californian Attorney General.

Harlan 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:

58.5%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

2.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Stamford (2011 data):

  • Community Bank: Stamford Branch at 130 North Beaver Avenue, branch established on 1890/06/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $44.6 mil, Deposits: $34.4 mil, headquarters in Alma, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Stamford Banco, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Stamford:

Marital status in Stamford, NE
  • Never married: 30.6%
  • Now married: 38.7%
  • Separated: 7.3%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

For population 25 years and over in Stamford:

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Stamford, NE (based on Harlan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant8248
Evangelical Protestant6846
Catholic2482
None1,667-
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
This county:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

2.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

17.69 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.1%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Harlan County:

26.9%
Nebraska:

28.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

53.1%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Stamford:

52.7%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Stamford:

17.9%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.0%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Stamford:

40.4%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Stamford:

57.8%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Stamford:

78.6%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Stamford, 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 1$1,000$12,0000$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,640$31,6800$0
Totals for Government 2$3,640$21,8400$0

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $45,000 ($286.62)
    Central Staff Services: $44,000 ($280.25)
    Gas Utilities: $40,000 ($254.78)
    Water Utilities: $40,000 ($254.78)
    Financial Administration: $34,000 ($216.56)
    Sewerage: $25,000 ($159.24)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($44.59)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($12.74)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $110,000 ($700.64)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $42,000 ($267.52)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($6.37)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $13,000 ($82.80)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($12.74)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($382.17)
    Gas Utilities: $47,000 ($299.36)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000 ($171.97)
    General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($44.59)
  • Tax - Property: $16,000 ($101.91)

Stamford government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($286.62)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($286.62)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($286.62)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($286.62)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $106,000 ($675.16)

Strongest AM radio stations in Stamford:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQNK (1530 AM; 1 kW; NORTON, KS; Owner: PIONEER COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAN (1490 AM; 1 kW; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Stamford:

  • KLNE-FM (88.7 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

TV broadcast stations around Stamford:

  • KLNE-TV (Channel 3; LEXINGTON, 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
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 33.7mTotal length
  • 3,770Total average daily traffic
  • 413Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Stamford, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 31930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Stamford, NE

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • MOBILE, Lat: 40.102778 Lon: -99.656778, Call Sign: WRPS348,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.870 MHz, Grant Date: 03/11/2022, Expiration Date: 03/11/2032, Certifier: David Harbour, Registrant: Platte Valley Communications, 2215 Ave I, Kearney, NE 68848, Phone: (308) 237-9512, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Stamford TVPPD, Lat: 40.156389 Lon: -99.555444, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 49 m, Overall height: 52 m, Call Sign: WQLR294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Steven T Koller, Registrant: Arapahoe Telephone Company, 524 Nebraska Ave, Arapahoe, NE 68922, Phone: (308) 962-7298, Fax: (308) 962-5373, Email:

  • NE-STAMFORD DT, 675 W Weber St (Lat: 40.133472 Lon: -99.600556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQWD799,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6152.75 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5945.20 MHz... (+23 more), Grant Date: 07/27/2015, Expiration Date: 07/27/2025, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1220 West Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-6767, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB0JHI, Grant Date: 06/18/1991, Expiration Date: 06/18/2001, Cancellation Date: 06/19/2003, Registrant: Troy R Siebels, Rr 1 Box 61, Stamford, NE 68977


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-108 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5079Z, N5079Z, N-5079Z, Serial Number: 22-8710, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 06/27/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 10/11/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Johnson Sappa Farms LLC, 70902 438 Rd, Stamford, NE 68977

Most common first names in Stamford, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John579.8 years
Charles470.4 years
Hazel380.0 years
Bertha388.3 years
Leland372.0 years
Mary367.3 years
Gilbert280.5 years
Fern281.0 years
Ed278.5 years
Floyd273.0 years
Most common last names in Stamford, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson883.2 years
Perkins777.9 years
Williams681.7 years
Lans581.6 years
Coffey475.5 years
Fletcher474.3 years
Tegtman479.0 years
Flodine486.5 years
Pyell486.8 years
Swanson477.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Stamford, NE
  • 80.3%Utility gas
  • 7.6%Electricity
  • 7.6%Wood
  • 4.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Stamford, NE
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Stamford compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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