Burwell, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 1,079 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.5%
 
Males: 538  (49.9%)
Females: 541  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

51.2 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68823.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,378 (it was $22,569 in 2000)
Burwell:

$63,378
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,166 (it was $13,949 in 2000)

Burwell city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,686 (it was $35,200 in 2000)
Burwell:

$131,686
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $122,299; detached houses: $126,308; mobile homes: $11,733

Median gross rent in 2022: $491.

March 2022 cost of living index in Burwell: 73.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.6%
(8.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Burwell, NE (2022)
    • 86792.0%White alone
    • 404.2%Hispanic
    • 151.6%Two or more races
    • 80.8%Black alone

Races in Burwell detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Burwell, Nebraska as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Burwell is 219 to 1.


Crime rates in Burwell by year

Type

2018

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(84.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(90.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(172.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(90.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(84.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(90.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(336.1)
3
(259.3)
4
(345.4)
1
(90.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index86.644.913.8100.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Burwell, NE

Crime rate in Burwell detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.86
US average:

2.38
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Ancestries: German (37.9%), English (9.0%), American (6.6%), Polish (5.0%), Irish (4.8%), Danish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/2/1889

Elevation: 2173 feet

Land area: 1.04 square miles.

Population density: 1,042 people per square mile   (low).

Burwell, Nebraska map

5 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,870 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,439 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (144.4 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (590.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Elyria, NE (3.1 miles),
Taylor, NE (3.6 miles ),
Sargent, NE (4.0 miles ),
Ord, NE (4.0 miles ),
Comstock, NE (4.1 miles),
Ericson, NE (4.9 miles),
Arcadia, NE (5.0 miles ),
North Loup, NE (5.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.78 N, Longitude: 99.13 W

Area code: 308

Distribution of median household income in Burwell, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Burwell, NE in 2022

Burwell satellite photo by USGS

Burwell tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,800
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $127,800
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,800
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,800
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,800
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $115,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $234,700
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,500
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $183,300
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $125,300
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $164,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $213,500
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $94,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $69,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Burwell, NE residents
Average permit cost in Burwell, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Burwell, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.0%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.5%)
  • Truck transportation (7.6%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
  • Utilities (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.6%)
  • Educational services (19.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Burwell, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Carpenters (4.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (9.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (4.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.6%)

Average climate in Burwell, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Burwell-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Nebraska state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the Burwell city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1953, a category F4 tornado 15.2 miles away from the city center killed 11 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Burwell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 341% 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 611.6 miles away from Burwell center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 69.3 miles away from the city center
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 332.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 388.9 miles away from Burwell center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 168.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 178.1 miles away from Burwell 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 Garfield County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Burwell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Burwell:

  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER LTC (P O BOX 340, 295 NORTH 8TH STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Burwell:

  • VALLEY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; ORD, NE)
  • VALLEY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM LONG TERM CARE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ORD, NE)
  • VALLEY CO HOSP LTC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ORD, NE)

Airports located in Burwell:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Burwell:

  • Central Community College (about 74 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 75 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Northeast Community College (about 92 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 114 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of South Dakota (about 133 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 143 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 145 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)

Public high school in Burwell:

Public elementary/middle schools in Burwell:

  • BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 148, Location: 204 S 4TH, Grades: PK-6)
  • DISTRICT 70 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 47017 CEDAR RIVER ROAD, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in Burwell

Library in Burwell:

  • GARFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $59,945; Location: 217 G STREET; 17,964 books; 236 audio materials; 287 video materials; 22 state licensed databases; 42 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Burwell: Calamus Country Camper Court (A), Burwell City Park Campground (B), Garfield County Courthouse (C), Garfield County Sheriffs Office (D), Burwell Library (E), Garfield County Historical Museum (F), Burwell Rural Fire District (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Burwell include: Community Christian Church (A), Assembly of God Church (B), United Methodist Church (C), Burwell Baptist Church (D), First Christian Church (E), Evangelical Wesleyan Church (F), Berean Fundamental Church (G), Saint Johns Lutheran Church (H), United Church of Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Burwell include: Burwell City Park (1), Garfield County Historical Marker (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Garfield CO Historical Museum (737 H Street), Burwell Economic Development (404 Grand Avenue).

Hotels: Rodeo Inn (Po Box 421), Calamus Lodge (Highway 96 & Dam Road), Pump N Pantry Motel (517 South 1st Street).

Court: Court Reporter (250 North 8th Street).

Birthplace of: Kate Sullivan (Nebraska) - Politician.

Garfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Burwell and their reported violations in the past:

THE HACIENDA (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
WILLOW SPRINGS RV PARK & CAMPGROUND (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-25-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-25-2005), St Public Notif received (SEP-06-2005)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Burwell that have no violations reported:

  • BURWELL, CITY OF (Population served: 1,210, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.4%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

30 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
57 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Burwell (2011 data):

  • Great Western Bank: Burwell Branch at 163 Grand Avenue, branch established on 1934/04/26. Info updated 2010/06/08: Bank assets: $8,458.0 mil, Deposits: $6,362.5 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited
  • Pathway Bank: Branch at 817 H Street, branch established on 2005/12/18. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $141.0 mil, Deposits: $117.4 mil, headquarters in Cairo, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Pathway Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Burwell:

Marital status in Burwell, NE
  • Never married: 13.7%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 13.3%
  • Divorced: 15.6%

For population 25 years and over in Burwell:

  • High school or higher: 92.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Nebraska average:

11.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Burwell
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Burwell, NE (based on Garfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6874
Mainline Protestant5513
Catholic5001
None311-
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: 2
This county:

11.67 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

5.83 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Garfield County:

11.67 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Garfield County:

23.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.6%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.8%
Nebraska:

28.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Burwell:

49.0%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

49.6%
State:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Burwell:

28.1
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.0%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Burwell:

7.8%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Burwell:

35.2%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

55.8%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Burwell:

82.6%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Burwell, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$6,784$40,7040$0
Streets and Highways 2$11,860$71,1600$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,311$39,7320$0
Sewerage 1$4,364$52,3680$0
Other and Unallocable 1$4,893$58,7161$914
Water Supply 1$4,555$54,6600$0
Electric Power 1$3,406$40,8720$0
Totals for Government 9$39,173$52,2311$914

Burwell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $1,796,000 ($1664.50)
    Regular Highways: $1,156,000 ($1071.36)
    Parks and Recreation: $349,000 ($323.45)
    Libraries: $116,000 ($107.51)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,451,000 ($1344.76)
    Housing and Community Development: $416,000 ($385.54)
    Regular Highways: $251,000 ($232.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $165,000 ($152.92)
    General - Other: $141,000 ($130.68)
    Sewerage: $138,000 ($127.90)
    Water Utilities: $128,000 ($118.63)
    Police Protection: $101,000 ($93.61)
    Parks and Recreation: $70,000 ($64.87)
    Local Fire Protection: $65,000 ($60.24)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($25.02)
    Libraries: $23,000 ($21.32)
    Financial Administration: $21,000 ($19.46)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($3.71)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $187,000 ($173.31)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $40,000 ($37.07)
    Housing and Community Development: $26,000 ($24.10)
    Sewerage: $15,000 ($13.90)
    Police Protection: $8,000 ($7.41)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($5.56)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($4.63)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($0.93)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($0.93)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.93)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($0.93)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,411,000 ($1307.69)

Burwell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $230,000 ($213.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $124,000 ($114.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($13.90)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($3.71)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $234,000 ($216.87)
    Interest Earnings: $22,000 ($20.39)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,945,000 ($1802.59)
    Water Utilities: $192,000 ($177.94)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $305,000 ($282.67)
    Highways: $143,000 ($132.53)
    General Local Government Support: $108,000 ($100.09)
  • Tax - Property: $323,000 ($299.35)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $275,000 ($254.87)

Burwell government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,670,000 ($4328.08)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,904,000 ($2691.38)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,130,000 ($1974.05)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $364,000 ($337.35)

Burwell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,118,000 ($1036.14)

Strongest AM radio stations in Burwell:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KNLV (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ORD, NE; Owner: SANDHILLS ADVERTISING CORP.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Burwell:

  • K205CU (88.9 FM; BURWELL, NE; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK, INC.)
  • KMNE-FM (90.3 FM; BASSETT, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KNLV-FM (103.9 FM; ORD, NE; Owner: SANDHILLS ADVERTISING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Burwell:

  • KMNE-TV (Channel 7; BASSETT, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLKE (Channel 24; ALBION, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

Burwell fatal accident list:

Oct 20, 1993 05:21 PM, 11, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 13, 1991 05:22 PM, Calamus Da, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 19, 1990 06:40 AM, L St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 171ft / 51.6mTotal length
  • 12,925Total average daily traffic
  • 1,476Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,650Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Burwell, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 91980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Burwell, NE
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Burwell)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Burwell, NE)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Burwell)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 3 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Burwell)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

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 fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fire incidents - 17 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Burwell, NE When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (47.2%), and Structure Fires (31.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Burwell, NE
    • 6047.2%Outside Fires
    • 4031.5%Structure Fires
    • 2620.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Burwell, NE
Most common first names in Burwell, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2381.4 years
John2177.4 years
William2080.1 years
Anna1985.8 years
Frank1779.4 years
Emma1480.7 years
Henry1479.4 years
Robert1472.9 years
Dorothy1480.1 years
James1479.4 years
Most common last names in Burwell, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2578.3 years
Hulinsky1380.7 years
Wilson1282.1 years
Fischer1180.5 years
Mach1178.4 years
Lewis984.6 years
Mohr983.5 years
Reineke971.2 years
Swanson981.5 years
Smith878.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Burwell, NE
  • 62.9%Utility gas
  • 32.3%Electricity
  • 4.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Burwell, NE
  • 67.7%Electricity
  • 32.3%Utility gas


Burwell 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.