Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Scottsbluff, Nebraska
City

Aerial view of Scottsbluff.

Location of Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°52′2″N 103°39′39″W / 41.86722°N 103.66083°W / 41.86722; -103.66083Coordinates: 41°52′2″N 103°39′39″W / 41.86722°N 103.66083°W / 41.86722; -103.66083
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Scotts Bluff
Founded 1900
Government
 • Mayor Randy Meininger
Area[1]
 • Total 6.27 sq mi (16.24 km2)
 • Land 6.22 sq mi (16.11 km2)
 • Water 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation 3,891 ft (1,186 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 15,039
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 15,062
 • Density 2,417.8/sq mi (933.5/km2)
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
 • Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP codes 69361, 69363
Area code(s) 308
FIPS code 31-44245
GNIS feature ID 0833318[4]
Website www.scottsbluff.org

Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, in the western part of the state of Nebraska, in the Great Plains region of the United States. The population was 15,039 at the 2010 census. Scottsbluff is the largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle, and the 13th largest city in Nebraska.

Scottsbluff was founded in 1899 across the North Platte River from its namesake, a bluff that is now a U.S. National Park called Scotts Bluff National Monument. The smaller town of Gering had been founded south of the river in 1887. The two cities have since grown together to form the 7th largest urban area (Scottsbluff Micropolitan Statistical Area) in Nebraska.

History

Scottsbluff was laid out in 1899 when the railroad was extended to that point.[5]

Other names

In the Lakota language, Scottsbluff is called pȟaŋkéska wakpá otȟúŋwahe ("Platte River City", lit. "abalone river city").[6]

Geography and climate

Scottsbluff is located at 41°52′2″N 103°39′39″W / 41.86722°N 103.66083°W / 41.86722; -103.66083 (41.867140, −103.660709).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.27 square miles (16.24 km2), of which, 6.22 square miles (16.11 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[1]

Scottsbluff has a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSk), with wide seasonal and day-to-day variation as well as a large diurnal temperature variation, and is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5.[8] Summers are hot, and winters dry and cold, though chinook winds can loosen the cold's grip, often bringing temperatures above 50 °F (10 °C). The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 26.1 °F (−3.3 °C) in January to 74.1 °F (23.4 °C) in July. Over the course of a year, there is an average 4.2 days with 100 °F (38 °C)+ highs, 43 with 90 °F (32 °C)+ highs, and 13 with sub-0 °F (−18 °C) lows.[9] Precipitation is heavily concentrated in the spring and summer months. Snow typically falls in light amounts, with a 1981−2010 seasonal average of 42 inches (110 cm). Extremes in temperature have ranged from 110 °F (43 °C) on 11 July 1939, down to −45 °F (−43 °C) on 12 February 1899. The year 1989 saw temperatures as extreme as 109 °F (43 °C) and −42 °F (−41 °C).[10]

Climate data for Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 74
(23)		 77
(25)		 87
(31)		 93
(34)		 103
(39)		 106
(41)		 110
(43)		 106
(41)		 102
(39)		 93
(34)		 80
(27)		 77
(25)		 110
(43)
Average high °F (°C) 40.8
(4.9)		 44.4
(6.9)		 52.7
(11.5)		 61.4
(16.3)		 71.6
(22)		 82.1
(27.8)		 89.8
(32.1)		 87.7
(30.9)		 77.9
(25.5)		 64.1
(17.8)		 50.2
(10.1)		 39.6
(4.2)		 63.6
(17.6)
Average low °F (°C) 13.7
(−10.2)		 16.3
(−8.7)		 23.8
(−4.6)		 31.9
(−0.1)		 42.9
(6.1)		 52.3
(11.3)		 58.3
(14.6)		 56.2
(13.4)		 45.4
(7.4)		 32.9
(0.5)		 21.5
(−5.8)		 12.5
(−10.8)		 34.1
(1.2)
Record low °F (°C) −33
(−36)		 −45
(−43)		 −27
(−33)		 −8
(−22)		 12
(−11)		 30
(−1)		 35
(2)		 30
(−1)		 14
(−10)		 −6
(−21)		 −21
(−29)		 −42
(−41)		 −45
(−43)
Average precipitation inches (mm) .41
(10.4)		 .60
(15.2)		 1.00
(25.4)		 1.83
(46.5)		 2.48
(63)		 2.85
(72.4)		 1.83
(46.5)		 1.30
(33)		 1.18
(30)		 1.14
(29)		 .66
(16.8)		 .51
(13)		 15.79
(401.2)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 5.4
(13.7)		 7.0
(17.8)		 7.8
(19.8)		 5.4
(13.7)		 .5
(1.3)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 .5
(1.3)		 2.7
(6.9)		 5.7
(14.5)		 7.1
(18)		 42.1
(107)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.6 5.3 6.8 8.9 11.4 10.8 7.8 7.3 7.2 6.5 5.2 5.4 87.2
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 4.4 4.4 4.7 2.9 .3 0 0 0 .3 1.5 3.6 4.9 27.0
Source: NOAA (normals, 1981–2010),[11] ThreadEx (extremes 1893–present)[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19101,746—
19206,912295.9%
19308,46522.5%
194012,05742.4%
195012,8586.6%
196013,3774.0%
197014,5078.4%
198014,156−2.4%
199013,711−3.1%
200014,7327.4%
201015,0392.1%
Est. 201414,875[12]−1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
2012 Estimate[14]
Overlooking Scottsbluff (to the left) and Gering (to the right) from Scotts Bluff National Monument

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 15,039 people, 6,168 households, and 3,672 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,417.8 inhabitants per square mile (933.5/km2). There were 6,712 housing units at an average density of 1,079.1 per square mile (416.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.0% White, 0.8% African American, 3.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 9.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.1% of the population.

There were 6,168 households of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

According to a 2009 article in Quality Health entitled 10 Fattest Cities in America, 31% of Scottsbluff's population is obese, making it the 7th fattest city in America.[15]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 14,732 people, 6,088 households, and 3,841 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,504.5 people per square mile (967.4/km²). There were 6,559 housing units at an average density of 1,115.1 per square mile (430.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.88% White, 0.44% African American, 3.20% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 11.60% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.59% of the population.

There were 6,088 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $29,938, and the median income for a family was $37,778. Males had a median income of $30,307 versus $20,854 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,065. About 14.5% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Scottsbluff is home to the main campus of Western Nebraska Community College. In addition, several other Nebraska institutions maintain centers and offer select courses or programs in the city, including the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, Chadron State College, and the University of Nebraska (Panhandle Research and Extension Center).

The now-defunct Hiram Scott College was also located in the city.

Points of interest

Scotts Bluff National Monument.

Landmark buildings

The Midwest Theater in downtown Scottsbluff is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Media

Scottsbluff Radio
FrequencyCall signNameFormatCity of licenseOwnership
690 AMKOAQLa Gran DRegional MexicanTerrytown, NebraskaArmada Media
960 AMKNEB (AM)960 Rural RadioNews/TalkScottsbluff, NebraskaNebraska Rural Radio Association
1320 AMKOLT1320 the Talk Of WyobraskaNews/TalkScottsbluff, NebraskaArmada Media
93.3 FMKMORRock of the BluffsClassic RockGering, NebraskaArmada Media
94.1 FMKNEB-FMBetter Country KNEBCountryScottsbluff, NENebraska Rural Radio Association
99.3 FMKETT 99.3Adult ContemporaryMitchell, NEArmada Media
101.3 FMKOZY-FMKOZYTop 40Bridgeport, NEArmada Media
105.9 FMKAAQDouble Q CountryCountryAlliance, NEEagle Communications
106.9 FMKHYYWild CountryCountryMinatare, NEArmada Media

Major highways

Airport

The Scottsbluff area is served by Western Nebraska Regional Airport.

Notable people

Sister city

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "The Twin Cities: Gering and Scottsbluff". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  6. ↑ Ullrich, Jan F. (2014). New Lakota Dictionary (2nd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Lakota Language Consortium. ISBN 978-0-9761082-9-0.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ↑
  9. ↑ "Climatography of the United States No. 20 1971–2000: SCOTTSBLUFF AP, NE" (PDF). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  10. 1 2 "Threaded Extremes". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  11. ↑ "Station Name: NE SCOTTSBLUFF HEILIG AP". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  12. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 16, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Retrieved October 16, 2013.
  15. ↑ 10 Fattest Cities in America
  16. ↑ "Henry John Bauer". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  17. ↑ "Kip Gross Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  18. ↑ Dannheisser, Ralph. "Cities in Afghanistan and Nebraska Forge 'Sister Cities' Partnership". Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. State Department. Retrieved 2013-08-13.

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