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Superior, Nebraska
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The Kendall House in Superior, built in 1898, is generally open for tours during Superior's Victorian Festival
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Location of Superior, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Incorporated | 1879 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,825 |
| • Density | 817.29/sq mi (315.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68978
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-47815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396009 |
Superior is a city located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,825 people lived there.
Superior is known as the "Victorian Capital of Nebraska." Each year, the city hosts a fun Victorian Festival. Many old houses and the downtown area have been kept or restored to look like they did in the Victorian era. This makes the city feel like a step back in time.
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A Look Back: Superior's History
How Superior Began (1800s)
Superior was planned out in 1875. When a town is "platted," it means its streets and lots are mapped out before buildings are constructed. The city got its name because people thought the land quality was "superior," meaning excellent.
In 1887, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a train line to Superior. This line connected Superior to other towns. Today, this railroad is part of the BNSF Railway, but many locals still call it the "Santa Fe."
Superior in the 1900s
Superior was one of the smallest cities in America to have a professional minor league baseball team. The team was called the Superior Senators and played from 1956 to 1958.
A famous baseball player, Jim Kaat, started his career with the Superior Senators. He later became a very successful pitcher in Major League Baseball, winning 283 games over 24 years.
Where is Superior? (Geography)
Superior is located in Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1.89 square miles (4.89 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Superior's Climate
Superior, Nebraska, experiences a range of weather throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, while winters can be quite cold. The city gets a good amount of sunshine and some snow in the colder months.
| Climate data for Superior, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
83 (28) |
92 (33) |
99 (37) |
102 (39) |
108 (42) |
112 (44) |
110 (43) |
106 (41) |
95 (35) |
86 (30) |
79 (26) |
112 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 61.8 (16.6) |
68.3 (20.2) |
78.6 (25.9) |
86.4 (30.2) |
93.6 (34.2) |
97.8 (36.6) |
101.3 (38.5) |
100.0 (37.8) |
96.0 (35.6) |
88.3 (31.3) |
74.3 (23.5) |
62.8 (17.1) |
102.6 (39.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 36.7 (2.6) |
41.5 (5.3) |
53.4 (11.9) |
64.2 (17.9) |
74.1 (23.4) |
84.7 (29.3) |
88.7 (31.5) |
86.4 (30.2) |
79.8 (26.6) |
66.6 (19.2) |
52.0 (11.1) |
39.4 (4.1) |
64.0 (17.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 25.2 (−3.8) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
40.0 (4.4) |
50.4 (10.2) |
61.7 (16.5) |
72.4 (22.4) |
76.7 (24.8) |
74.2 (23.4) |
66.2 (19.0) |
52.9 (11.6) |
39.0 (3.9) |
28.1 (−2.2) |
51.3 (10.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.7 (−10.2) |
17.1 (−8.3) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
36.6 (2.6) |
49.3 (9.6) |
60.1 (15.6) |
64.6 (18.1) |
62.0 (16.7) |
52.7 (11.5) |
39.1 (3.9) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
16.7 (−8.5) |
38.7 (3.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −4.6 (−20.3) |
0.3 (−17.6) |
9.6 (−12.4) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
35.0 (1.7) |
47.9 (8.8) |
54.8 (12.7) |
52.5 (11.4) |
37.8 (3.2) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
10.0 (−12.2) |
0.4 (−17.6) |
−8.0 (−22.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−33 (−36) |
−10 (−23) |
5 (−15) |
20 (−7) |
38 (3) |
44 (7) |
41 (5) |
25 (−4) |
12 (−11) |
−7 (−22) |
−30 (−34) |
−33 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.70 (18) |
0.82 (21) |
1.55 (39) |
2.34 (59) |
4.51 (115) |
4.01 (102) |
4.06 (103) |
3.36 (85) |
2.27 (58) |
1.96 (50) |
1.29 (33) |
1.02 (26) |
27.89 (708) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.5 (14) |
6.0 (15) |
2.9 (7.4) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
1.8 (4.6) |
4.0 (10) |
21.3 (54) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.3 | 5.1 | 7.3 | 9.2 | 10.7 | 9.6 | 9.1 | 8.5 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 87.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.0 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 15.6 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Superior? (Demographics)
The number of people living in Superior has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 458 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,614 | 252.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,577 | −2.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,106 | 33.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,719 | 29.1% | |
| 1930 | 3,044 | 12.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,650 | −12.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,227 | 21.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,935 | −9.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,779 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,502 | −10.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,397 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,055 | −14.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,957 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,825 | −6.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, the city of Superior had 1,957 people living in 948 households. About 527 of these households were families. The population density was about 1,037 people per square mile.
Most people living in Superior were White (97%). A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Around 20% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (45.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2 people, and the average family had about 2.66 people.
The median age in Superior was 51.3 years old. This means half the people were younger than 51.3 and half were older. About 31.4% of the population was 65 years or older.
Famous People from Superior
Superior has been home to several notable individuals:
- Evelene Brodstone, also known as Evelyn Vestey, Lady Vestey, was a successful executive and a baroness. She grew up in Superior.
- Jan (Crilly) Meyers served as a U.S. Representative for Kansas from 1985 to 1997. She also spent her childhood in Superior.
- Ed Weir was an All-American football player.
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See also
- In Spanish: Superior (Nebraska) para niños
