Guide Rock, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 195 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -20.4%
 
Males: 122  (62.6%)
Females: 73  (37.4%)
Median resident age:

36.9 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68942.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,319 (it was $20,250 in 2000)
Guide Rock:

$42,319
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,826 (it was $18,981 in 2000)

Guide Rock village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $53,013 (it was $18,600 in 2000)
Guide Rock:

$53,013
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $60,759; detached houses: $60,187
March 2022 cost of living index in Guide Rock: 71.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.1%
(5.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 58.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
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  • Races in Guide Rock, NE (2022)
    • 20770.4%White alone
    • 8027.2%Hispanic
    • 72.4%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Guide Rock, Nebraska as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Guide Rock is 68 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (51.9%), American (5.2%), Irish (5.2%), English (3.9%), Czech (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1661 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 387 people per square mile   (very low).

Guide Rock, Nebraska map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.7%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,033 (2.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $424 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (101.0 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (510.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Cowles, NE (3.0 miles),
Red Cloud, NE (3.2 miles ),
Burr Oak, KS (3.8 miles ),
Superior, NE (3.8 miles ),
Lawrence, NE (3.9 miles ),
Nelson, NE (4.1 miles ),
Inavale, NE (4.1 miles),
Esbon, KS (4.3 miles)

Latitude: 40.07 N, Longitude: 98.33 W

Area code: 402

Distribution of median household income in Guide Rock, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Guide Rock, NE in 2022
Guide Rock satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $172,600
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $30,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Guide Rock, NE residents
Average permit cost in Guide Rock, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Guide Rock, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.2%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.7%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.5%)
  • Construction (18.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (18.5%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (9.3%)
  • Warehousing & storage (9.3%)
  • Machinery (7.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.0%)
  • Health care (19.7%)
  • Social assistance (13.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Guide Rock, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Registered nurses (6.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)

Average climate in Guide Rock, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Guide Rock-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 118% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.7 miles away from the Guide Rock village center injured 8 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1964, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 33.1 miles away from the village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Guide Rock-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 506% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 263.5 miles away from Guide Rock center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 83.2 miles away from Guide Rock center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 325.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 197.5 miles away from Guide Rock center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 248.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 143.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Webster County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Guide Rock:

  • HERITAGE OF RED CLOUD (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; RED CLOUD, NE)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - SUPERIOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SUPERIOR, NE)

Airports located in Guide Rock:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Guide Rock:

  • Central Community College (about 57 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 60 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 100 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 101 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 104 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 104 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Kansas State University (about 112 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)

Library in Guide Rock:

  • AULD-DOUDNA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,761; Location: 155 WEST GRANT; 3,542 books; 72 audio materials; 195 video materials; 9 state licensed databases; 6 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Guide Rock: Elys Incorporated Elevator (A), Farmers Union Cooperative Company Elevator (B), Guide Rock (C), Auld-Doudna Public Library (D), Guide Rock Volunteer Fire and Rescue (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Guide Rock: Republican Pawnee Village Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Webster County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

GUIDE ROCK, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 225, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-04-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-04-2014), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-12-2014), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-21-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-21-2014), St Public Notif received (FEB-28-2014), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-12-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-17-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-17-2014), St Public Notif received (JAN-31-2014), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-12-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-05-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-05-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-02-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-12-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-18-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-18-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-12-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-11-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-11-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-15-2009)
  • 2 other older health violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

58.7%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Guide Rock (2011 data):

  • The Guide Rock State Bank: at 401 University Avenue, branch established on 1906/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $27.3 mil, Deposits: $23.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Guide Rock:

Marital status in Guide Rock, NE
  • Never married: 39.4%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

For population 25 years and over in Guide Rock:

  • High school or higher: 82.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 8.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Guide Rock, NE (based on Webster County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,1717
Mainline Protestant8076
Catholic7582
Other-1
None1,076-
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
Webster County:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Webster County:

16.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Webster County:

8.33 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Webster County:

10.5%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.6%
Nebraska:

28.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

52.6%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Guide Rock:

51.3%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Guide Rock:

19.4%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Guide Rock:

11.5%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

42.9%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Guide Rock:

57.2%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.4%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Guide Rock, 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
Solid Waste Management 1$4,868$58,4161$780
Parks and Recreation 1$4,868$58,4161$704
Sewerage 1$4,868$58,4161$780
Water Supply 1$4,868$58,4160$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$829
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,717
Transit 0$0 1$1,356
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,106
Totals for Government 4$19,472$58,4168$7,271

Guide Rock government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $20,000 ($102.56)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($15.38)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($5.13)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($307.69)
    Regular Highways: $38,000 ($194.87)
    Solid Waste Management: $27,000 ($138.46)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($138.46)
    Public Welfare - Other: $22,000 ($112.82)
    Sewerage: $22,000 ($112.82)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($102.56)
    Health - Other: $16,000 ($82.05)
    Housing and Community Development: $13,000 ($66.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($41.03)
    Police Protection: $5,000 ($25.64)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($20.51)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($20.51)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($15.38)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($5.13)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $60,000 ($307.69)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $126,000 ($646.15)

Guide Rock government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $37,000 ($189.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000 ($102.56)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($10.26)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($107.69)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($15.38)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $13,000 ($66.67)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($15.38)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $90,000 ($461.54)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $65,000 ($333.33)
    Highways: $32,000 ($164.10)
    General Local Government Support: $26,000 ($133.33)
  • Tax - Property: $20,000 ($102.56)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $20,000 ($102.56)

Guide Rock government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($184.62)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($184.62)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($184.62)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($184.62)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $151,000 ($774.36)

Strongest AM radio stations in Guide Rock:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRFS (1600 AM; 0 kW; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Guide Rock:

  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KRFS-FM (103.9 FM; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQKY (105.9 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Guide Rock:

  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 174ft / 52.8mTotal length
  • 5,605Total average daily traffic
  • 553Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,904Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Guide Rock, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 101930-1939
  • 41950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Guide Rock, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Michael J Umano, Off West State Street (Lat: 40.074056 Lon: -98.340833), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael J Umano, Off West State Street (Lat: 40.074056 Lon: -98.340833), Type: 60.9, Structure height: 31181 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 3 Mi W 3 Mi N Jct N (Lat: 40.110556 Lon: -98.425333), Call Sign: KNAR755,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.680 MHz, Grant Date: 12/23/2015, Expiration Date: 01/02/2026, Registrant: Federal License Management, 1784 E. 3rd Street Suite 269, Williamsport, PA 17701-3862, Phone: (570) 505-3894, Fax: (570) 651-9032, Email:

  • Supr Crtland Diversion Dam Ne .25 Sesct 7t1nb9w 2 Mi W 1400 S 1400 W (Lat: 40.069444 Lon: -98.375333), Call Sign: KAN446,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.190 MHz, Grant Date: 04/08/2004, Expiration Date: 06/08/2014, Cancellation Date: 08/09/2014, Registrant: Pierce Electronics, 1970 V Road, Mankato, KS 66949, Phone: (785) 378-3158, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • GUIDE ROCK, Off West State Street (Lat: 40.074056 Lon: -98.340833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQRF636,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2023, Expiration Date: 05/02/2033, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Guide Rock, Lat: 40.074056 Lon: -98.340833, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Guide Rock, Lat: 40.074056 Lon: -98.340833, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Guide Rock, Lat: 40.074056 Lon: -98.340833, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Guide Rock, 2161 Rd J (Lat: 40.116722 Lon: -98.338556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQUS736,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2014, Expiration Date: 09/30/2024, Certifier: David W Webb, Registrant: Nebraska Public Power District, 907 West 25th St, York, NE 68467, Phone: (402) 362-6681

  • Law Twr, 2301 Rd R (Lat: 40.220833 Lon: -98.300722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 33 m, Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: WRDQ797,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/01/2019, Expiration Date: 07/01/2029, Cancellation Date: 03/30/2023, Certifier: Stan Rouse, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • NE-GUIDEROCK-CN-1, Douglas Street (Lat: 40.077639 Lon: -98.333806), Type: Tank, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WRUF503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/22/2022, Expiration Date: 08/22/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE0HHE, Licensee ID: L01998205, Grant Date: 01/27/2016, Expiration Date: 01/27/2026, Certifier: Wayne Reed, Registrant: Wayne Reed, Guide Rock, NE 68942


Most common first names in Guide Rock, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1073.8 years
Mary982.0 years
William676.2 years
George671.6 years
Clarence680.9 years
Henry684.8 years
Helen580.8 years
Donald568.0 years
Grace489.3 years
Ethel474.0 years
Most common last names in Guide Rock, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Ohmstede1377.0 years
Simpson876.6 years
Wulf870.0 years
Sholtz775.4 years
Kiehl686.0 years
Giger676.7 years
Nollette679.4 years
Robb676.5 years
Smith676.3 years
Somerhalder679.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Guide Rock, NE
  • 60.2%Utility gas
  • 31.9%Electricity
  • 5.3%Wood
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Guide Rock, NE
  • 66.7%No fuel used
  • 33.3%Electricity


Guide Rock compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Guide Rock on our top lists:

  • #59 on the list of "Top 100 cities with oldest houses"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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