Wauneta Precinct, Chase County, Nebraska

Wauneta Precinct is a precinct in Chase County, Nebraska. About 692 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 180 sq mi (465 km²) of land and uses Mountain Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
692 ± 148
County
Chase County
School district
Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools
Land area
180 sq mi (465 km²)
Type
PrecinctNo government of its own
Time zone
Mountain TimeUTC-07:00 in January; UTC-06:00 in July
Median household income
$47,875 ± $8,534
Median home value
$109,100 ± $25,518
Water area
0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3102993365
Coordinates (central point)
40.579540, -101.438151

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in Wauneta Precinct

  1. Wauneta (village)531 people

This place’s central point lies inside Wauneta Precinct. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the precinct’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Antelope Precinct, Hayes County8.4 mi east
  2. Deerfield Precinct, Hayes County9.8 mi northeast
  3. Imperial Rural Precinct12 mi west
  4. Hamlet Precinct, Hayes County14 mi southeast
  5. Ough Precinct, Dundy County20 mi south

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Wauneta Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other precincts in Chase County, largest first

  1. Imperial West Precinct1,320 people
  2. Imperial East Precinct890 people
  3. Champion-Lamar Precinct388 people
  4. Imperial Rural Precinct381 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Chase County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Wauneta Precinct

Longest day
15 hours 5 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 16 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:14 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:21 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:18 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:20 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:07 AM4:43 PM9 h 36 min
Feb 156:39 AM5:20 PM10 h 41 min
Mar 156:57 AM6:52 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:07 AM7:24 PM13 h 17 min
May 155:29 AM7:55 PM14 h 26 min
Jun 155:14 AM8:18 PM15 h 4 min
Jul 155:27 AM8:15 PM14 h 48 min
Aug 155:56 AM7:43 PM13 h 47 min
Sep 156:26 AM6:54 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 156:56 AM6:05 PM11 h 9 min
Nov 156:32 AM4:28 PM9 h 56 min
Dec 157:02 AM4:19 PM9 h 17 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A precinct line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Chase County or the local office.

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