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{{short description|City in Frontier County, Nebraska, United States}} |
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'''Curtis''' is a |
'''Curtis''' is a city in [[Frontier County, Nebraska|Frontier County]], [[Nebraska]], United States. The population was 939 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. |
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==Description== |
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Curtis describes itself as "Nebraska's Easter City", and presents an annual pageant on [[Palm Sunday]].<ref>[http://www.curtis-ne.com/ Curtis, Nebraska's Easter City] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531005433/http://www.curtis-ne.com/ |date=2010-05-31 }} (City of Curtis website). Retrieved 2010-05-28.</ref> The [[Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture]] is located in Curtis.<ref>[http://ncta.unl.edu/visit/AboutNCTA.html "About NCTA".] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610065515/http://ncta.unl.edu/visit/AboutNCTA.html |date=2010-06-10 }} [http://ncta.unl.edu/index.html Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture - Curtis.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610040535/http://ncta.unl.edu/index.html |date=2010-06-10 }} Retrieved 2010-05-28.</ref> |
Curtis describes itself as "Nebraska's Easter City", and presents an annual pageant on [[Palm Sunday]].<ref>[http://www.curtis-ne.com/ Curtis, Nebraska's Easter City] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531005433/http://www.curtis-ne.com/ |date=2010-05-31 }} (City of Curtis website). Retrieved 2010-05-28.</ref> The [[Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture]] is located in Curtis.<ref>[http://ncta.unl.edu/visit/AboutNCTA.html "About NCTA".] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610065515/http://ncta.unl.edu/visit/AboutNCTA.html |date=2010-06-10 }} [http://ncta.unl.edu/index.html Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture - Curtis.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610040535/http://ncta.unl.edu/index.html |date=2010-06-10 }} Retrieved 2010-05-28.</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Curtis was laid out in 1886, soon after the railroad was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/frontier/curtis/ | title=Curtis, Frontier County | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | accessdate=9 August 2014}}</ref> The community has the name of a trapper who operated in the area.<ref>{{cite book|author= |
Curtis was laid out in 1886, soon after the railroad was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/frontier/curtis/ | title=Curtis, Frontier County | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | accessdate=9 August 2014 | archive-date=9 August 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809222653/http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/frontier/curtis/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> The community has the name of a trapper who operated in the area.<ref>{{cite book|author=Federal Writers' Project|author-link=Federal Writers' Project|title=Origin of Nebraska place names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b3625056;view=1up;seq=15|year=1938|publisher=Works Progress Administration|location=Lincoln, NE|page=9}}</ref> Curtis is home to Medicine Valley Schools, which was formed in 1969. The school name is derived from its location in the [[Medicine Creek (Republican River tributary)|Medicine Creek]] Valley. |
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In 2021, the town proposed a program to increase the population offering free land if you have a house built and financial incentives for enrolling children into the public school system.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Free Land, No-Strings Cash Aim to Tempt People to Small Midwestern Towns |url=https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/free-land-no-strings-cash-aim-to-tempt-people-to-small-midwestern-towns/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Nebraska Public Media |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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Curtis is located at {{coord|40|37|57|N|100|30|53|W|type:city}} (40.632586, -100.514747).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.20|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-06-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{US Census population |
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|1890= 378 |
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|2010= 939 |
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|2020= 806 |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2017">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}</ref> |
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===2010 census=== |
===2010 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name =" |
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-06-24}}</ref> of 2010, there were 939 people, 365 households, and 193 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|782.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 426 housing units at an average density of {{convert|355.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.1% of the population. |
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There were 365 households of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.98. |
There were 365 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.98. |
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The median age in the city was 27.6 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 23.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female. |
The median age in the city was 27.6 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 23.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female. |
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===2000 census=== |
===2000 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 832 people, 336 households, and 193 families residing in the city. The |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 832 people, 336 households, and 193 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|693.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 381 housing units at an average density of {{convert|317.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.88% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.24% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.24% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.36% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.72% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.56% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.44% of the population. |
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There were 336 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.11. |
There were 336 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.11. |
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In the city, the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 18.4% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males. |
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 18.4% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males. |
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As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $36,458. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $16,324 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,943. About 14.3% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. |
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $36,458. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $16,324 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,943. About 14.3% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.20|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-06-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref> |
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===Climate=== |
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| Jan record high F = 77 |
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| Feb record high F = 80 |
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| Mar record high F = 92 |
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| Apr record high F = 96 |
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| May record high F = 102 |
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| Jun record high F = 113 |
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| Jul record high F = 114 |
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| Aug record high F = 111 |
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| Sep record high F = 108 |
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| Oct record high F = 97 |
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| Nov record high F = 85 |
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| Dec record high F = 78 |
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| year record high F = 114 |
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|Jan avg record high F = 64.1 |
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|Feb avg record high F = 68.4 |
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|Mar avg record high F = 77.6 |
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|Apr avg record high F = 86.4 |
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|May avg record high F = 91.8 |
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|Jun avg record high F = 98.3 |
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|Jul avg record high F = 102.8 |
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|Aug avg record high F = 100.8 |
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|Sep avg record high F = 96.9 |
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|Oct avg record high F = 88.7 |
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|Nov avg record high F = 76.1 |
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|Dec avg record high F = 65.3 |
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|year avg record high F = 103.9 |
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| Jan high F = 41.8 |
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| Feb high F = 45.0 |
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| Mar high F = 57.1 |
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| Apr high F = 66.0 |
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| May high F = 75.1 |
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| Jun high F = 85.9 |
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| Jul high F = 91.4 |
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| Aug high F = 89.4 |
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| Sep high F = 82.3 |
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| Oct high F = 68.9 |
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| Nov high F = 54.9 |
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| Dec high F = 43.1 |
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| year high F = 66.7 |
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| Jan mean F = 27.7 |
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| Feb mean F = 30.7 |
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| Mar mean F = 41.3 |
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| Apr mean F = 50.8 |
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| May mean F = 60.9 |
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| Jun mean F = 72.1 |
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| Jul mean F = 77.0 |
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| Aug mean F = 75.0 |
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| Sep mean F = 66.2 |
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| Oct mean F = 52.7 |
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| Nov mean F = 39.5 |
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| Dec mean F = 29.1 |
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| year mean F = 51.9 |
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| Jan low F = 13.5 |
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| Feb low F = 16.4 |
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| Mar low F = 25.5 |
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| Apr low F = 35.6 |
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| May low F = 46.6 |
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| Jun low F = 58.2 |
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| Jul low F = 62.7 |
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| Aug low F = 60.5 |
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| Sep low F = 50.1 |
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| Oct low F = 36.5 |
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| Nov low F = 24.0 |
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| Dec low F = 15.2 |
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| year low F = 37.1 |
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|Jan avg record low F = -7.3 |
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|Feb avg record low F = -3.4 |
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|Mar avg record low F = 7.2 |
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|Apr avg record low F = 20.7 |
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|May avg record low F = 31.2 |
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|Jun avg record low F = 44.4 |
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|Jul avg record low F = 52.2 |
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|Aug avg record low F = 50.0 |
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|Sep avg record low F = 34.8 |
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|Oct avg record low F = 20.8 |
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|Nov avg record low F = 5.8 |
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|Dec avg record low F = -4.3 |
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|year avg record low F = -12.3 |
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| Jan record low F = −32 |
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| Feb record low F = −32 |
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| Mar record low F = −26 |
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| Apr record low F = -1 |
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| May record low F = 10 |
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| Jun record low F = 29 |
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| Jul record low F = 39 |
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| Aug record low F = 34 |
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| Sep record low F = 20 |
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| Oct record low F = −1 |
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| Nov record low F = −20 |
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| Dec record low F = −33 |
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| year record low F = −33 |
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| precipitation colour = green |
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| Jan precipitation inch = 0.35 |
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| Feb precipitation inch = 0.51 |
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| Mar precipitation inch = 0.93 |
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| Apr precipitation inch = 2.19 |
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| May precipitation inch = 3.69 |
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| Jun precipitation inch = 3.66 |
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| Jul precipitation inch = 2.96 |
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| Aug precipitation inch = 2.65 |
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| Sep precipitation inch = 1.51 |
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| Oct precipitation inch = 1.65 |
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| Nov precipitation inch = 0.71 |
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| Dec precipitation inch = 0.49 |
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| year precipitation inch = 21.30 |
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| Jan snow inch = 5.7 |
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| Feb snow inch = 6.1 |
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| Mar snow inch = 4.7 |
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| Apr snow inch = 3.2 |
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| May snow inch = 0.4 |
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| Jun snow inch = 0.0 |
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| Jul snow inch = 0.0 |
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| Aug snow inch = 0.0 |
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| Sep snow inch = 0.0 |
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| Oct snow inch = 1.0 |
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| Nov snow inch = 2.5 |
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| Dec snow inch = 4.5 |
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| year snow inch = 28.1 |
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| unit precipitation days = 0.01 in |
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| Jan precipitation days = 2.8 |
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| Feb precipitation days = 4.0 |
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| Mar precipitation days = 5.0 |
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| Apr precipitation days = 7.1 |
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| May precipitation days = 8.2 |
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| Jun precipitation days = 8.5 |
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| Jul precipitation days = 7.3 |
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| Aug precipitation days = 6.4 |
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| Sep precipitation days = 4.3 |
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| Oct precipitation days = 5.1 |
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| Nov precipitation days = 3.2 |
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| Dec precipitation days = 2.5 |
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| year precipitation days = 64.4 |
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| unit snow days = 0.1 in |
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| Jan snow days = 2.6 |
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| Feb snow days = 3.0 |
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| Mar snow days = 2.1 |
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| Apr snow days = 1.0 |
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| May snow days = 0.2 |
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| Jun snow days = 0.0 |
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| Jul snow days = 0.0 |
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| Aug snow days = 0.0 |
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| Sep snow days = 0.0 |
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| Oct snow days = 0.4 |
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| Nov snow days = 1.2 |
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| Dec snow days = 1.8 |
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| year snow days = 12.3 |
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| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00252100&format=pdf |
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| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020) |
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==See also== |
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{{portal|Nebraska}} |
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* [[List of municipalities in Nebraska]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:36, 14 August 2023
Curtis, Nebraska | |
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| City of Curtis | |
 Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, May 2010 | |
 Location of Curtis, Nebraska | |
 Detailed map of Curtis, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 40°37′51″N 100°29′53″W / 40.63083°N 100.49806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,585 ft (788 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 806 |
| • Density | 671.67/sq mi (259.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 69025 |
| Area code | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-11825[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393700[2] |
| Website | https://www.curtisnebraska.com/ |
Curtis is a city in Frontier County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 939 at the 2010 census.
Description
[edit]Curtis describes itself as "Nebraska's Easter City", and presents an annual pageant on Palm Sunday.[4] The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is located in Curtis.[5]
History
[edit]Curtis was laid out in 1886, soon after the railroad was extended to that point.[6] The community has the name of a trapper who operated in the area.[7] Curtis is home to Medicine Valley Schools, which was formed in 1969. The school name is derived from its location in the Medicine Creek Valley.
In 2021, the town proposed a program to increase the population offering free land if you have a house built and financial incentives for enrolling children into the public school system.[8]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 378 | — | |
| 1900 | 435 | 15.1% | |
| 1910 | 613 | 40.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,017 | 65.9% | |
| 1930 | 960 | −5.6% | |
| 1940 | 952 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 964 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 868 | −10.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,166 | 34.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,014 | −13.0% | |
| 1990 | 791 | −22.0% | |
| 2000 | 832 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 939 | 12.9% | |
| 2020 | 806 | −14.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
[edit]As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 939 people, 365 households, and 193 families residing in the city. The population density was 782.5 inhabitants per square mile (302.1/km2). There were 426 housing units at an average density of 355.0 per square mile (137.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 365 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age in the city was 27.6 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 23.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 832 people, 336 households, and 193 families residing in the city. The population density was 693.0 inhabitants per square mile (267.6/km2). There were 381 housing units at an average density of 317.4 per square mile (122.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.88% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.
There were 336 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 18.4% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $36,458. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $16,324 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,943. About 14.3% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km2), all land.[10]
Climate
[edit]| Climate data for Curtis, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) |
80 (27) |
92 (33) |
96 (36) |
102 (39) |
113 (45) |
114 (46) |
111 (44) |
108 (42) |
97 (36) |
85 (29) |
78 (26) |
114 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 64.1 (17.8) |
68.4 (20.2) |
77.6 (25.3) |
86.4 (30.2) |
91.8 (33.2) |
98.3 (36.8) |
102.8 (39.3) |
100.8 (38.2) |
96.9 (36.1) |
88.7 (31.5) |
76.1 (24.5) |
65.3 (18.5) |
103.9 (39.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.8 (5.4) |
45.0 (7.2) |
57.1 (13.9) |
66.0 (18.9) |
75.1 (23.9) |
85.9 (29.9) |
91.4 (33.0) |
89.4 (31.9) |
82.3 (27.9) |
68.9 (20.5) |
54.9 (12.7) |
43.1 (6.2) |
66.7 (19.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.7 (−2.4) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
41.3 (5.2) |
50.8 (10.4) |
60.9 (16.1) |
72.1 (22.3) |
77.0 (25.0) |
75.0 (23.9) |
66.2 (19.0) |
52.7 (11.5) |
39.5 (4.2) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
51.9 (11.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.5 (−10.3) |
16.4 (−8.7) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
35.6 (2.0) |
46.6 (8.1) |
58.2 (14.6) |
62.7 (17.1) |
60.5 (15.8) |
50.1 (10.1) |
36.5 (2.5) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
15.2 (−9.3) |
37.1 (2.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −7.3 (−21.8) |
−3.4 (−19.7) |
7.2 (−13.8) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
44.4 (6.9) |
52.2 (11.2) |
50.0 (10.0) |
34.8 (1.6) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
5.8 (−14.6) |
−4.3 (−20.2) |
−12.3 (−24.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −32 (−36) |
−32 (−36) |
−26 (−32) |
−1 (−18) |
10 (−12) |
29 (−2) |
39 (4) |
34 (1) |
20 (−7) |
−1 (−18) |
−20 (−29) |
−33 (−36) |
−33 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.35 (8.9) |
0.51 (13) |
0.93 (24) |
2.19 (56) |
3.69 (94) |
3.66 (93) |
2.96 (75) |
2.65 (67) |
1.51 (38) |
1.65 (42) |
0.71 (18) |
0.49 (12) |
21.30 (541) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.7 (14) |
6.1 (15) |
4.7 (12) |
3.2 (8.1) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.0 (2.5) |
2.5 (6.4) |
4.5 (11) |
28.1 (71) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 7.1 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 64.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 12.3 |
| Source: NOAA[11][12] | |||||||||||||
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Curtis, Nebraska
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Curtis, Nebraska's Easter City Archived 2010-05-31 at the Wayback Machine (City of Curtis website). Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ "About NCTA". Archived 2010-06-10 at the Wayback Machine Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture - Curtis. Archived 2010-06-10 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ "Curtis, Frontier County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 9.
- ^ "Free Land, No-Strings Cash Aim to Tempt People to Small Midwestern Towns". Nebraska Public Media. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "Station: Curtis, NE". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
External links
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Media related to Curtis, Nebraska at Wikimedia Commons
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