Greeley Center, Nebraska facts for kids
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Greeley Center
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Village
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Greeley County Courthouse in Greeley
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Location within the state of Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Greeley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 402 |
| • Density | 639.11/sq mi (246.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP Code |
68842
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| FIPS code | 31-20050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398200 |
| Website | greeleyne.com |
Greeley Center, also known as Greeley, is a small village in Nebraska, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Greeley County. In 2010, about 466 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 402.
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Discovering Greeley Center's Past
Greeley Center started as a town in the late 1880s. This happened when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The town got its name because it is located near the middle of Greeley County.
In 1890, Greeley Center became the official county seat for Greeley County. This meant it became the center for government and important county activities. Before this, the county seat was in a different town called Scotia.
Understanding Greeley Center's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 492 | — | |
| 1900 | 552 | 12.2% | |
| 1910 | 845 | 53.1% | |
| 1920 | 919 | 8.8% | |
| 1930 | 857 | −6.7% | |
| 1940 | 891 | 4.0% | |
| 1950 | 787 | −11.7% | |
| 1960 | 656 | −16.6% | |
| 1970 | 580 | −11.6% | |
| 1980 | 597 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 562 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 531 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 466 | −12.2% | |
| 2020 | 402 | −13.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
How Many People Live in Greeley Center?
In 2010, the census counted 466 people living in Greeley Center. These people lived in 204 different homes, and 116 of these were families. The village had about 740 people per square mile.
Most people in Greeley Center were White, making up almost 99% of the population. A small number of people, about 2.6%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Who Lives in Greeley Center's Homes?
Out of 204 homes, about 21% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes, 48%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband, and a few had a male head of the house without a wife.
About 40% of all homes were made up of people living alone. Of these, 20% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were about 2 people in each home and almost 3 people in each family.
What is the Average Age in Greeley Center?
The average age of people in Greeley Center in 2010 was about 49.8 years old. About 20% of the residents were under 18. About 26% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (50.6%) than females (49.4%).
Exploring Greeley Center's Location
Greeley Center is a small village covering about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
What is the Weather Like in Greeley Center?
| Climate data for Greeley, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1907–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
81 (27) |
91 (33) |
100 (38) |
101 (38) |
107 (42) |
114 (46) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
97 (36) |
84 (29) |
77 (25) |
114 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 58.6 (14.8) |
62.9 (17.2) |
76.0 (24.4) |
83.8 (28.8) |
90.0 (32.2) |
94.8 (34.9) |
97.4 (36.3) |
95.7 (35.4) |
91.7 (33.2) |
85.9 (29.9) |
73.2 (22.9) |
60.0 (15.6) |
98.8 (37.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.0 (1.1) |
38.1 (3.4) |
49.9 (9.9) |
60.6 (15.9) |
70.7 (21.5) |
81.4 (27.4) |
86.5 (30.3) |
84.4 (29.1) |
77.3 (25.2) |
64.0 (17.8) |
49.0 (9.4) |
37.1 (2.8) |
61.1 (16.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.3 (−5.4) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
36.5 (2.5) |
46.9 (8.3) |
57.9 (14.4) |
68.8 (20.4) |
73.8 (23.2) |
71.4 (21.9) |
62.7 (17.1) |
49.5 (9.7) |
35.8 (2.1) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
48.1 (8.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 10.6 (−11.9) |
13.7 (−10.2) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
33.2 (0.7) |
45.1 (7.3) |
56.2 (13.4) |
61.1 (16.2) |
58.4 (14.7) |
48.1 (8.9) |
35.1 (1.7) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
14.0 (−10.0) |
35.1 (1.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −10.4 (−23.6) |
−5.9 (−21.1) |
5.1 (−14.9) |
17.9 (−7.8) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
43.1 (6.2) |
49.4 (9.7) |
46.1 (7.8) |
32.7 (0.4) |
18.2 (−7.7) |
4.9 (−15.1) |
−5.3 (−20.7) |
−14.7 (−25.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−34 (−37) |
−17 (−27) |
3 (−16) |
20 (−7) |
27 (−3) |
36 (2) |
35 (2) |
19 (−7) |
4 (−16) |
−16 (−27) |
−26 (−32) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.52 (13) |
0.63 (16) |
1.41 (36) |
2.61 (66) |
4.18 (106) |
4.09 (104) |
3.19 (81) |
3.26 (83) |
2.28 (58) |
1.99 (51) |
0.95 (24) |
0.70 (18) |
25.81 (656) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.5 (17) |
7.3 (19) |
4.9 (12) |
2.2 (5.6) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
3.0 (7.6) |
5.0 (13) |
29.8 (76) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.0 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 8.5 | 10.6 | 10.1 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 81.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 13.9 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Greeley, Nebraska, experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers can be very hot, with record highs reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Winters are cold, with record lows dropping far below zero.
The area gets a good amount of rain, especially in spring and summer. Snowfall is common in the winter months, with December and January usually seeing the most snow.
Famous People from Greeley Center
- Maurice Lukefahr - He was a leading scientist who studied how plants can resist insects. He also researched ways to control cotton insect pests without harming the environment.
- Jim Sullivan - A talented musician and singer-songwriter. He became famous for his unique music. Sadly, he disappeared in New Mexico in 1975, and no one has seen him since.
See also
In Spanish: Greeley Center (Nebraska) para niños
