Nebraska               Community "Fast Facts" Profile               Arapahoe, Nebraska               Date generated: 9/2/2010

LOCATION
Arapahoe, Nebraska (click for larger view)		Located in the heart of the Republican River Valley, Arapahoe sits at the crossroads of US Highways 6 & 34 and 283. Some of the attractions include the Lady of Fatima Shrine, the Furnas/Gosper Museum, the Crystal Theatre, Outdoor Classroom, and a working, old-fashioned soda fountain located in the local pharmacy. Arapahoe boasts a wonderful business district with friendly, service oriented merchants. Arapahoe is a great place to work and raise a family!

POPULATION

General: Last Census Latest Year % 2000 2009     Change Arapahoe ....... 1,028 868 -15.6% Furnas County ....... 5,324 4,556 -14.4% Labor Market Population1 ....... 50,974 45,290 -11.2% 1) Labor market population is the county population plus the contiguous county population. Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of the Population, City populations released June 2010, County populations released April 2010.

County Age Distribution (2009) : Age: 0-17 18-24 25-44 45-64 65+ 85+ Total % Split Male......... 524 161 393 677 426 58 2,181 47.9 % Female...... 516 129 390 707 633 167 2,375 52.1 % Total: 1,040 290 783 1,384 1,059 225

Median Age (2009):     State 35.8 years       County 47.9 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, County Population Estimates by Selected Age and Gender. Released June 2010.
State Data. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey

LABOR

State (2009) County (2009) Area Labor Force (2009)1 Labor Force..... 995,635 2,472 25,868     Unemployment..... 33,217 98 1,130     Unemployment as % of Labor Force..... 3.3% 4.0% 4.4%     Total Employment..... 962,418 2,375 24,741     1) Area labor force and employment data are for the county plus the contiguous counties. For further information regarding underemployment in the area, please contact NPPD at (800) 282-6773. Source: Year end 2009, Nebraska DOL, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Online Data, April 2010.

Wages: Sample of hourly wage rates in manufacturing occupations (production and/or clerical). Job Title 10th Percentile Median 90th Percentile Assemblers/Fabricators, All Others $10.39 $13.61 $16.12 Data Entry Keyers $7.66 $10.62 $14.47 Laborers, Helpers & Material Movers, Hand $8.45 $11.26 $15.19 Lathe Tool Setters $8.21 $10.37 $15.10 Machinists $10.40 $12.56 $17.60 Secretaries, exc. Legal & Medical $8.64 $11.63 $16.06 Welders & Cutters $8.00 $9.68 $17.17 Welding Machine Operators $11.89 $14.65 $18.20 Source: Nebraska Workforce Development, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, First Quarter 2010.

TRANSPORTATION Motor Freight Carriers:   There are more than 8,000 licensed motor freight carriers with global connections in Nebraska. These carriers can serve businesses throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Transit Time for Carload or Truckload Lots to: Destination Distance by Hwy. Miles Days by Railroad Days by Motor Freight Omaha..... 248 1-2 days 1 Day Lincoln..... 196 1-2 days 1 Day Chicago..... 712 1-3 days 1-2 days Dallas..... 665 3-4 days 2-3 days Denver..... 304 1-3 days 1-2 days Kansas City..... 286 1-3 days 1-2 days Los Angeles..... 1315 4-7 days 2-3 days Minneapolis..... 624 1-3 days 1-2 days New York..... 1486 4-7 days 3-5 days St. Louis..... 634 1-3 days 2-3 days

UTILITIES Electricity:  State Electric Power Deregulated.....   No Electric System Operator: City of Arapahoe   phone - (308) 962-7445   website - www.arapahoe-ne.com   email - arapcity@atcjet.net Wholesale Supplier: Nebraska Public Power District   phone - Econ Dev: 800-282-6773 or 24-Hours: 877-275-6773   website - www.nppd.com   email - econdev@nppd.com   comments - Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), the state's largest electric utility, has a diverse mix of generation, including nuclear, coal, hydro, gas and oil, and wind. NPPD delivers power to approximately 1 million Nebraskans and has ample capacity to meet the needs of new loads. Nebraska's electric costs are among the lowest in the nation. NPPD's professional Economic Development Team is available to assist with expansion and retention of existing business and new business locations. Contact the Economic Development Team by emailing econdev@nppd.com or by calling (800) 282-6773. Further information can be found online @ sites.nppd.com. Utility information can be found @ www.nppd.com.

COMMUNITY NOTES
Our Community:	Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 22; Bargains Across the Byways, June 20-22; Prairie Pioneer Days, July 4; Nebraska Army National Guard 43rd Army Band Concert, Wednesday, July 9; Holiday Highlights Craft and Gift Show, Saturday, October 11. Call the Chamber office at 308 962-7777 for additional information!
Suggested Sites:	Arapahoe's Community Web Page @ www.arapahoe-ne.com US Route 6 Tourist Association @ route6tour.com

Local Development Contact:

Tammie Middagh Arapahoe Chamber of Commerce PO Box 624 Arapahoe, Nebraska 68922 Phone:(308) 962-7777 Email: chamber@arapahoe-ne.com Website: www.arapahoe-ne.com

State Contacts:	Richard Baier, Director Neb. Dept. of Economic Development PO Box 94666 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: (402) 471-3111 or (800) 426-6505 Fax: (402) 471-3778 Email: richard.baier@nebraska.gov Website: www.NebraskaAdvantage.org		Economic Development Team Nebraska Public Power District PO Box 499 1414 15th Street Columbus, NE 68601 Phone: (402) 563-5534 or (800) 282-6773, ext. 5534 Fax: (402) 563-5090 Email: econdev@nppd.com Website: sites.nppd.com

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