Wells Precinct, Cherry County, Nebraska

Wells Precinct is a precinct in Cherry County, Nebraska. About 74 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 711 sq mi (1,840 km²) of land and uses Mountain Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Wells Precinct in Nebraska
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
74 ± 55
County
Cherry County
School district
Mullen Public Schools
Land area
711 sq mi (1,840 km²)
Type
PrecinctNo government of its own
Time zone
Mountain TimeUTC-07:00 in January; UTC-06:00 in July
Median home value
$183,300 ± $140,291
Water area
1 sq mi (2.58 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3103193400
Coordinates (central point)
42.210223, -101.125675

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.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Mullen Precinct, Hooker County20 mi south
  2. Kennedy Precinct22 mi north
  3. Lackey Precinct24 mi west
  4. Loup Precinct26 mi east
  5. Gillaspie Precinct30 mi northwest
  6. Thomas Precinct, Thomas County39 mi southeast

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

Other precincts in Cherry County, largest first

  1. Valentine Precinct633 people
  2. Merriman Precinct438 people
  3. Cody Precinct312 people
  4. Loup Precinct289 people
  5. Kilgore Precinct174 people
  6. Mother Lake Precinct138 people
  7. Wood Lake Precinct102 people
  8. Kennedy Precinct93 people
  9. Goose Creek Precinct91 people
  10. Cleveland Precinct88 people
  11. Lackey Precinct82 people
  12. Russell Precinct73 people
All 17
  1. Crookston Precinct72 people
  2. Nenzel Precinct65 people
  3. Gillaspie Precinct53 people
  4. King Precinct48 people
  5. Barley Precinct40 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Wells Precinct

Longest day
15 hours 16 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 6 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:07 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:23 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:12 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:24 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 157:10 AM4:37 PM9 h 27 min
Feb 156:40 AM5:16 PM10 h 36 min
Mar 156:56 AM6:50 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:03 AM7:25 PM13 h 22 min
May 155:23 AM7:58 PM14 h 35 min
Jun 155:07 AM8:22 PM15 h 15 min
Jul 155:21 AM8:19 PM14 h 58 min
Aug 155:51 AM7:45 PM13 h 54 min
Sep 156:24 AM6:54 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 156:57 AM6:02 PM11 h 5 min
Nov 156:34 AM4:22 PM9 h 48 min
Dec 157:06 AM4:13 PM9 h 7 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 Cherry County or the local office.

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