The U.S. ZIP Code 68942 is associated with Guide Rock, NE in Webster County. The current population estimate is 315. It is estimated that 37.5% of residents in the 68942 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 51.9 years. It is estimated that about 16.4% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $28,817. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $52,000.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68942 is $52,000, while the region's mean household income is $60,509. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,817. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68942 of $28,817 is approximately 10.79% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.0% of the population in 68942 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 68942 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 28.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 68942, 92.9% of the population graduated high school, while 16.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.7% in this Webster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 33.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68942, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 3.8% of 68942 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68942 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 68942, 99.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Webster County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.0% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 68942 are older than average. The median age of 51.9 years in ZIP Code 68942 is approximately 36.22% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 37.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.0% of the population in 68942 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 68942 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 21.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 14.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 68942 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 40.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 68942 is high cholesterol, as approximately 39.1% of adults 18 and older in this Webster County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 40.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.1% |
| Current asthma | 8.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.3% |
| High cholesterol | 39.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68942 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.1% of those 18 and above in 68942 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 68942 include obesity (43.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (32.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 84.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 60.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| Current smoking | 17.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.2% |
| Obesity | 43.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68942, an estimated 54.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Webster County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 54.4% |
In 68942, 54.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.3 minutes. Approximately 33.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68942 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 10.9% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 68942 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 33.3% |
| Construction | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 9.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.4% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68942 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.36 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.1% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.66% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68942 | 9.11¢/kWh | 10.92¢/kWh | 6.52¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 10.72¢/kWh | 9.22¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 68942 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.17 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.67 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.43 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.78 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.89 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.22 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.31 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.28 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.01 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.25 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.61 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.69 | 1.78 | 5.46 |