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Alda

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Alda

Total population

651

Median home value

$106,500

7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$57,500

Alda$58k
National$74k
Elevation584 m
Land area0.91 km²
Weather61°F · Patchy Fog
Coordinates40.87°, -98.47°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Active weather alerts
  • Flood Watch · Severe
    Flood Watch issued September 30 at 1:17AM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
  • Dense Fog Advisory · Moderate
    Dense Fog Advisory issued September 29 at 11:55PM CDT until September 30 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Elevation
584 m
Area
0.91 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Alda is a village in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 647 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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History & geography

History

The Alda area was first settled in 1859. The village has the name of the first white child born within its borders. The town of Alda moved to its current site in 1873 in order to be on the railroad.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

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Excerpted from the corresponding Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA).

Demographics & economy

Median age
40.3
Median home value
$106,500
Housing units
258
Poverty rate
28%
Unemployment
2.5%

Race & ethnicity

White
57.5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
38.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
40.8666
Longitude
-98.4679
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
61°F
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
66°F
Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
59°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday Night
46°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
61°F
Sunny

Forecast for Alda, NE from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
28.3%
Diabetes
9.1%
Adult obesity
39.4%
Binge drinking
21.8%
Adult smoking
14%
No leisure activity
26.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
62,429
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    2,726
  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    2,582
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    2,108
  • Sandhill crane
    Grus canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,859
  • Eurasian Collared-Dove
    Streptopelia decaocto (Frivaldszky, 1838) · Aves
    1,746
  • Mallard
    Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    1,577
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    1,533
  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,461

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
30
Elementary
17
Middle
4
High
8
Other
1

Largest nearby schools

  • GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
    High · GRAND ISLAND · 2,650 students · 16.9:1 ratio
  • WALNUT MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · GRAND ISLAND · 853 students · 14:1 ratio
  • BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · GRAND ISLAND · 718 students · 14.7:1 ratio
  • NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
    High · GRAND ISLAND · 703 students · 13.8:1 ratio
  • WESTRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · GRAND ISLAND · 599 students · 13.3:1 ratio
  • ENGLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · GRAND ISLAND · 481 students · 17.2:1 ratio
  • HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · GRAND ISLAND · 471 students · 16.2:1 ratio
  • STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · GRAND ISLAND · 446 students · 18.6:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
22
Largest magnitude
4.1
Largest event
2026-03-01

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Luke S. May
Luke S. May
American forensic scientist (1892–1965)

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Nebraska

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.45
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,625

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
98
Avg daily Wikipedia views
3
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Kentucky coffeetree
Kentucky coffeetree
Gymnocladus dioicus
Seen 2026-09-27
Halberd-leaf Rosemallow
Halberd-leaf Rosemallow
Hibiscus laevis
Seen 2026-09-26
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Seen 2026-09-25
Common Nighthawk
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Seen 2026-09-25
Mississippi Kite
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Seen 2026-09-23
White-lined Sphinx
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
Seen 2026-09-23
Sidewalk tiger beetle
Sidewalk tiger beetle
Cicindelidia punctulata punctulata
Seen 2026-09-23
Tawny-edged Skipper
Tawny-edged Skipper
Polites themistocles
Seen 2026-09-23
Small White
Small White
Pieris rapae
Seen 2026-09-23

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API