Hayes Center, Nebraska facts for kids
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Hayes Center, Nebraska
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Village
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Hayes Center, seen from the east
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Location of Hayes Center, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hayes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,058 ft (932 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 224 |
| • Density | 829.63/sq mi (320.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69032
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-21660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398269 |
| Website | hayescountyne.com |
Hayes Center is a small village located in Hayes County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's special because it has been the county seat of Hayes County since 1885. A county seat is like the main town or capital of a county, where the local government offices are. In 2020, about 224 people lived in Hayes Center.
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A Look Back: The History of Hayes Center
Hayes Center was started in 1885. It got its name because it is located near the center of Hayes County.
Who Lives Here? Understanding Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 229 | — | |
| 1940 | 314 | 37.1% | |
| 1950 | 361 | 15.0% | |
| 1960 | 283 | −21.6% | |
| 1970 | 237 | −16.3% | |
| 1980 | 231 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 259 | 12.1% | |
| 2000 | 240 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 214 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 224 | 4.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Hayes Center has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 229 residents. The population grew to its highest point in 1950 with 361 people.
Since then, the population has generally decreased, reaching 214 people in 2010. However, the most recent count in 2020 showed a slight increase to 224 residents.
A Snapshot of the Community (2010)
According to the 2010 census, 214 people lived in Hayes Center. There were 101 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 60 of these households were families.
Most of the people in the village (95.3%) were White. About 9.3% of the residents were of Hispanic or Latino background. The average age in the village was 46.8 years old. About 23.4% of the residents were under 18, and 25.2% were 65 or older.
Where is Hayes Center? Exploring Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Understanding the Climate in Hayes Center
Hayes Center experiences a varied climate throughout the year. Here's a look at the typical weather conditions:
| Climate data for Hayes Center 1NW, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1905–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
80 (27) |
96 (36) |
97 (36) |
101 (38) |
110 (43) |
114 (46) |
111 (44) |
105 (41) |
96 (36) |
85 (29) |
78 (26) |
114 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 63.1 (17.3) |
67.7 (19.8) |
78.4 (25.8) |
85.6 (29.8) |
91.0 (32.8) |
97.9 (36.6) |
101.9 (38.8) |
99.2 (37.3) |
95.4 (35.2) |
87.7 (30.9) |
74.2 (23.4) |
64.2 (17.9) |
102.9 (39.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.8 (4.3) |
42.8 (6.0) |
53.9 (12.2) |
62.2 (16.8) |
71.7 (22.1) |
83.1 (28.4) |
89.1 (31.7) |
86.9 (30.5) |
79.2 (26.2) |
65.6 (18.7) |
51.9 (11.1) |
41.1 (5.1) |
63.9 (17.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.3 (−2.6) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
39.5 (4.2) |
47.9 (8.8) |
58.2 (14.6) |
69.3 (20.7) |
74.9 (23.8) |
72.9 (22.7) |
64.3 (17.9) |
51.0 (10.6) |
38.3 (3.5) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
50.2 (10.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.8 (−9.6) |
16.9 (−8.4) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
33.6 (0.9) |
44.6 (7.0) |
55.5 (13.1) |
60.8 (16.0) |
58.9 (14.9) |
49.5 (9.7) |
36.5 (2.5) |
24.7 (−4.1) |
16.5 (−8.6) |
36.4 (2.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −4.0 (−20.0) |
−0.2 (−17.9) |
8.4 (−13.1) |
21.0 (−6.1) |
32.2 (0.1) |
45.0 (7.2) |
52.9 (11.6) |
50.7 (10.4) |
36.8 (2.7) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
8.6 (−13.0) |
−1.0 (−18.3) |
−8.9 (−22.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −30 (−34) |
−25 (−32) |
−18 (−28) |
2 (−17) |
18 (−8) |
34 (1) |
41 (5) |
34 (1) |
22 (−6) |
2 (−17) |
−12 (−24) |
−30 (−34) |
−30 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.38 (9.7) |
0.53 (13) |
1.13 (29) |
2.09 (53) |
3.56 (90) |
3.27 (83) |
3.26 (83) |
2.82 (72) |
1.71 (43) |
1.67 (42) |
0.61 (15) |
0.48 (12) |
21.51 (546) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.1 (13) |
6.3 (16) |
4.2 (11) |
3.7 (9.4) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
2.2 (5.6) |
3.5 (8.9) |
4.9 (12) |
30.2 (77) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.4 | 4.6 | 5.9 | 8.1 | 10.5 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 77.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 16.1 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Television Services
Hayes Center is home to the TV station KWNB. This station is a satellite of KHGI-TV, which is an ABC affiliate located in Kearney, Nebraska. The broadcast tower for KWNB is situated north of Hayes Center.
See also
In Spanish: Hayes Center (Nebraska) para niños
