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Tryon, Nebraska

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Population in 2010: 157.
Males: 88  (56.6%)
Females: 69  (43.4%)
Median resident age:

54.2 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 69167

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,524
Tryon:

$56,524
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,024

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $119,026
Tryon:

$119,026
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $122,941; detached houses: $121,782

Median gross rent in 2022: $751.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tryon: 76.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.3%
(0.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Tryon, NE (2022)
    • 12395.3%White alone
    • 53.9%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (38.2%), Swedish (21.8%), American (20.0%), Irish (5.5%), Norwegian (5.5%), Belgian (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 3266 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (201.6 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (228.7 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (647.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Stapleton, NE (4.9 miles ),
Gandy, NE (5.1 miles),
Hershey, NE (5.2 miles ),
Sutherland, NE (5.4 miles ),
North Platte, NE (5.5 miles ),
Sarben, NE (5.7 miles),
Mullen, NE (5.8 miles ),
Seneca, NE (5.9 miles)

Latitude: 41.55 N, Longitude: 100.96 W

Area code: 308

Distribution of median household income in Tryon, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tryon, NE in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Nebraska:

2.2%

Tornado activity:

Tryon-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.1 miles away from the Tryon place center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 7/27/1972, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.5 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tryon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 392% 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 532.1 miles away from Tryon center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 244.1 miles away from Tryon 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 180.6 miles away from Tryon center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 135.0 miles away from Tryon center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 200.1 miles away from Tryon center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 415.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McPherson County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tryon:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 114 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Chadron State College (about 137 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Central Community College (about 143 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Northeast Community College (about 187 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 202 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 205 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 209 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)

Public high school in Tryon:

Public elementary/middle school in Tryon:

  • TRYON ELEMENTARY (Location: 625 ANDERSON ST, Grades: PK-7)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Tryon: Tryon Fire Department (A), McPherson County Sheriff Office (B), McPherson County Rural Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Tryon include: United Methodist Church (A), Hall Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

77.0%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Tryon:

Marital status in Tryon, NE
  • Never married: 15.8%
  • Now married: 72.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 3.9%

For population 25 years and over in Tryon:

  • High school or higher: 94.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tryon, NE (based on McPherson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant611
Evangelical Protestant601
None418-
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: 1
This county:

19.84 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
McPherson County:

39.68 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

8.2%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.2%
Nebraska:

28.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Tryon:

  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOOQ (1410 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KODY (1240 AM; 1 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tryon:

  • KJLT-FM (94.9 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KPNE-FM (91.7 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • KXNP (103.5 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KELN (97.1 FM; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOGA-FM (99.7 FM; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Tryon:

  • KNOP-TV (Channel 2; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPNE-TV (Channel 9; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K59FT (Channel 59; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: MARY E. HARDERS)
  • K11TW (Channel 11; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC)

Tryon fatal accident list:

May 18, 1998 03:30 PM, Sr-92, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Tryon)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1 Mi N & 1 Mi W (Lat: 41.560833 Lon: -100.968500), Call Sign: KXR813,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.2000 MHz, 47.2400 MHz, Grant Date: 12/04/2012, Expiration Date: 03/02/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/16/2020, Registrant: Nebraska Department Of Transportation, Lincoln, NE 68509-4759, Phone: (402) 479-4542, Fax: (402) 479-3918, Email:

  • MCNUTT, 1850 West Hiway 92 -- South Pasture (Lat: 41.544167 Lon: -101.320556), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 37 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: KNJH280,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.037 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2014, Expiration Date: 05/23/2024, Registrant: Keith County 911, 501 North Spruce St, Ogallala, NE 69153, Phone: (308) 284-2011, Fax: (308) 284-6951, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Tryon, Hwy 97 And Tryon Ne 1 1/2 Mi North On Hwy 97 (Lat: 41.562306 Lon: -100.967028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQBS551,
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.350 MHz, Grant Date: 11/27/2014, Expiration Date: 12/06/2024, Certifier: Richard D Nelson, Registrant: Haggerty Communications Group, 7840 El Cajon Blvd. Suite 401, La Mesa, CA 91941, Phone: (619) 698-9560, Fax: (619) 698-9574, Email:

  • NE-TRYON NE, 277 Miller Drive (Lat: 41.671389 Lon: -100.825694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQXF393,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6034.15 MHz... (+23 more), Grant Date: 02/18/2016, Expiration Date: 02/18/2026, 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:

3
  • Call Sign: N0YIT, Licensee ID: L00699930, Grant Date: 10/17/2023, Expiration Date: 10/17/2033, Certifier: Kenneth L Simmons, Registrant: Kenneth L Simmons, 348 Hwy 92 St, Tryon, NE 69167

  • Call Sign: KD0TIX, Licensee ID: L01740088, Grant Date: 10/16/2012, Expiration Date: 10/16/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2016, Certifier: Jared S Gaedke, Registrant: Jared S Gaedke, 755 Anderson St Po Box 95, Tryon, NE 69167

  • Call Sign: N0SPC, Previous Call Sign: KD0TIX, Licensee ID: L01740088, Grant Date: 05/21/2016, Expiration Date: 05/21/2026, Certifier: Jared S Gaedke, Registrant: Jared S Gaedke, 755 Anderson St, Tryon, NE 69167


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: NASON BRETT RANS S7 COURIER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4595, N4595, N-4595, Serial Number: 010593, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 09/01/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/2016
    Registrant (Corporation): Rothwell-Nason Ranch Co, 101 Rothwell Rd, Tryon, NE 69167
  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 95520, N95520, N-95520, Serial Number: 5015, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 01/19/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 02/06/2008
    Registrant (Corporation): Rothwell-Nason Ranch Co, 100 Rothwell Rd, Tryon, NE 69167

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 6. The highest number of fire incidents - 25 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2013. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Tryon, NE When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (88.0%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (9.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Tryon, NE
    • 8888.0%Outside Fires
    • 99.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 33.0%Structure Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Tryon, NE
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tryon, NE
  • 58.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.6%Electricity
  • 4.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tryon, NE
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Tryon compared to Nebraska state average:

  • 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.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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