Geneva, Nebraska

For other uses, see Geneva (disambiguation).

Geneva, Nebraska
City
G Street in downtown (2009)
G Street in downtown (2009)
Location of Geneva, Nebraska
Location of Geneva, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°31′50″N 97°35′51″W / 40.53056°N 97.59750°W / 40.53056; -97.59750
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyFillmore
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.28 sq mi (5.91 km2)
 • Land2.28 sq mi (5.91 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,637 ft (499 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,136
 • Density935.61/sq mi (361.24/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68361
Area code402
FIPS code31-18405
GNIS feature ID2394878[2]
Websitegenevane.org

Geneva is a city in, and the county seat of, Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States.[3] The population was 2,217 at the 2010 census.

History

Geneva was founded in 1871.[4] It was named after Geneva, in Switzerland,[5] perhaps via Geneva, New York.[6]

Government

Geneva uses a city council consisting of six members that serve four-year terms. As of April 2023, the current mayor of Geneva is Cody Lightwine.[7][8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.04 square miles (5.28 km2), all land.[9]

The city serves as the Fillmore County seat and is home to the historic Fillmore County Courthouse. This two-story brick building was built in 1894 and has a prominent three-story clock tower which was installed by jeweler W.P. McCall in 1909. The courthouse underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration and conservation project and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geneva is located approximately 24 miles (39 km) south of Interstate 80 on U.S. Route 81, which is a part of the Pan American Highway, connecting Canada to Mexico.

Climate

On July 15, 1934, Geneva experienced the highest recorded temperature in Nebraska state history at 118 °F (47.8 °C); it shares this record with Minden and Hartington.[10]

Climate data for Geneva, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 76
(24) 		81
(27) 		92
(33) 		98
(37) 		102
(39) 		109
(43) 		118
(48) 		113
(45) 		108
(42) 		98
(37) 		85
(29) 		80
(27) 		118
(48)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 59.0
(15.0) 		64.3
(17.9) 		76.4
(24.7) 		85.1
(29.5) 		91.1
(32.8) 		95.0
(35.0) 		97.0
(36.1) 		95.4
(35.2) 		92.7
(33.7) 		85.6
(29.8) 		73.2
(22.9) 		60.1
(15.6) 		98.4
(36.9)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 36.5
(2.5) 		41.2
(5.1) 		54.0
(12.2) 		65.1
(18.4) 		74.0
(23.3) 		83.5
(28.6) 		86.5
(30.3) 		84.5
(29.2) 		79.0
(26.1) 		66.6
(19.2) 		51.4
(10.8) 		39.2
(4.0) 		63.5
(17.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 26.7
(−2.9) 		30.8
(−0.7) 		41.9
(5.5) 		52.6
(11.4) 		62.8
(17.1) 		72.7
(22.6) 		76.2
(24.6) 		74.2
(23.4) 		67.2
(19.6) 		54.7
(12.6) 		40.7
(4.8) 		29.9
(−1.2) 		52.5
(11.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 16.9
(−8.4) 		20.5
(−6.4) 		29.8
(−1.2) 		40.0
(4.4) 		51.6
(10.9) 		61.9
(16.6) 		65.9
(18.8) 		63.9
(17.7) 		55.4
(13.0) 		42.7
(5.9) 		30.0
(−1.1) 		20.6
(−6.3) 		41.6
(5.3)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −4.9
(−20.5) 		−0.3
(−17.9) 		9.0
(−12.8) 		23.7
(−4.6) 		36.9
(2.7) 		49.7
(9.8) 		55.7
(13.2) 		53.4
(11.9) 		39.6
(4.2) 		24.6
(−4.1) 		12.0
(−11.1) 		0.5
(−17.5) 		−8.7
(−22.6)
Record low °F (°C) −28
(−33) 		−32
(−36) 		−17
(−27) 		9
(−13) 		20
(−7) 		36
(2) 		41
(5) 		38
(3) 		23
(−5) 		5
(−15) 		−6
(−21) 		−26
(−32) 		−32
(−36)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.57
(14) 		0.58
(15) 		1.35
(34) 		2.34
(59) 		4.93
(125) 		4.06
(103) 		3.60
(91) 		3.65
(93) 		2.86
(73) 		2.15
(55) 		1.21
(31) 		0.88
(22) 		28.18
(716)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 5.0
(13) 		6.7
(17) 		2.4
(6.1) 		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) 		1.1
(2.8) 		4.9
(12) 		21.2
(54)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 3.7 3.5 5.7 7.2 10.3 8.5 7.6 7.4 5.7 5.5 3.7 3.3 72.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 2.5 2.6 1.2 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.8 1.8 9.6
Source: NOAA[11][12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880376—
18901,580320.2%
19001,534−2.9%
19101,74113.5%
19201,7681.6%
19301,662−6.0%
19401,88813.6%
19502,0317.6%
19602,35215.8%
19702,275−3.3%
19802,4005.5%
19902,310−3.7%
20002,226−3.6%
20102,217−0.4%
20202,136−3.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
2012 Estimate[14]

2010 census

As of the census[15] of 2010, there were 2,217 people, 926 households, and 585 families living in the city. The population density was 1,086.8 inhabitants per square mile (419.6/km2). There were 1,061 housing units at an average density of 520.1 per square mile (200.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 1.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 926 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,226 people, 957 households, and 618 families living in the city. The population density was 1,486.5 inhabitants per square mile (573.9/km2). There were 1,050 housing units at an average density of 701.2 per square mile (270.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.01% White, 0.04% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.45% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 957 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $40,096. Males had a median income of $30,357 versus $17,534 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,349. About 2.4% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Fillmore Central Elementary and High School are the public schools in Geneva.[16]

Grace Lutheran Elementary School is a Christian school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Geneva.[17]

Controversies

Geneva police abrupty resigned in 2005 after alleged wrongdoings by its mayor, Rod Norrie. The police chief and two of his officers resigned. The resignations resulted from an investigation by State Police that had ended without finding wrongdoing.[18]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Geneva, Nebraska
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 110.
  5. ^ Boye, Alan (2007). The Complete Roadside Guide to Nebraska. University of Nebraska Press. p. 82. ISBN 978-0803233782.
  6. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 75.
  7. ^ "City Council - Geneva, NE - Official Website". City of Geneva. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Mayor's Office - Geneva, NE - Official Website". City of Geneva. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  10. ^ "State Climate Extremes Committee". Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  11. ^ "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  12. ^ "Station: Geneva, NE". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  13. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 19, 2013.
  14. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
  15. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  16. ^ "Education". Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  17. ^ "Grace Lutheran School". Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  18. ^ "Geneva Officials Adjust After Police Force Abruptly Resigns". Retrieved July 30, 2005.
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