Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 1 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,673 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 2,700 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | No | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 75 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
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| Omaha Eppley International | 183 |
| Kansas City International | 344 |
| Denver International | 561 |
| The Bloomfield Municipal Airport, 1.5 miles southwest of the community, has a 2,700-foot paved and lighted runway, tie downs, hangars, telephone, and fuel. A new administration building and new taxi ways were added in 1999. Four private planes are hangared there. |
| The Sioux City river port is 75 miles east of Bloomfield. These river ports are navigable approximately eight months per year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains s 9-foot deep, 300-foot wide channel for 735 navigable miles from Sioux City to the mouth of the Missouri River. Commodities transported by towing companies are alfalfa pellets, cement, concrete forms, distillers' dried grain, feed, feed ingredients, fertilizer, grain, machinery, molasses, newsprint, nitrogen fertilizer solution, propylene glycol, rock-aggregate, salt, steel, and twine. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 18 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 0 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 0 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Nebraska Northeastern Railway
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| The Nebraska Northeastern Railway provides the nearest rail service at Osmond, 18 miles south of Bloomfield. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | Nebraska Public Power District |
| phone - | Econ Dev: 800-282-6773 or 24-Hours: 877-275-6773 |
| website - | www.nppd.com |
| email - | econdev@nppd.com |
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| 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. |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Nebraska Public Power District |
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| Additional Comments: |
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) retails electricity to the City of Bloomfield. A local substation is supplied with a 69,000 volt sub transmission line. The distribution voltage is 2400/4160 with a 3750 kVA capacity. The 69,000 volt feed to the city comes from a 115,000 volt substation four miles north of Bloomfield, with an alternate source from Belden. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas | |
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| Natural gas is supplied to the community of Bloomfield by SourceGas through a three-inch transmission pipeline with an operating pressure of approximately 800-900 pounds per square inch. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Bloomfield | | | Major Source..... | wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 300 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 1,690,000.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 180,000.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 857,000.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 250,000 gallons | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 42-54 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Bloomfield is supplied by three wells, which have an average depth of 300 feet. The system has a combined pumping capacity of 1,000 gallons per minute and an overhead storage capacity of 250,000 gallons. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Bloomfield | | | Type of Service..... | Lagoon | | | Rated Capacity..... | 401,040.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 100,260.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 200,520.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| Bloomfield has a municipal sanitary sewerage system and a storm sewer system. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Great Plains Communications | |
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| Internet access is available through Great Plains Communications. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $24,417,895 (year 2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2009
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2009
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General Obligation......... | $549,327.86 |
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| Bloomfield has a one percent city sales tax. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor/Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1997 (year) | | City Manager..... | No | | | City Engineer..... | No | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | Private | | | Public Library in City..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 80.3 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 32 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 2 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 7 | | 9 |
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| Bloomfield, a second-class city, has a mayor-council form of government with a city administrator. In 1997, the City of Bloomfield adopted a comprehensive plan prepared by J.E.O. of Wahoo, Nebraska. City contracts with consulting engineers for services. Bloomfield has 21.35 miles of streets, 17.15 miles of which are hard-surfaced with asphalt, bituminus, or concrete. Eighty percent of the streets have curbs and sixty-three percent have sidewalks. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 113 | 1:12 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | | |
| Senior High |
1 | 126 | 1:10 |
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| Bloomfield Community Schools Mission Statement: Bloomfield Community Schools will provide educational opportunities in academics and life skills to enable students to develop into responsible citizens. For more information, please visit the school website at www.bloomfieldschools.net. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 1 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 3 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 20 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Three parks in Bloomfield cover 15 acres. Facilities include softball complex, baseball field, and playground equipment. Parks have sand volleyball court, basketball court, restrooms, and camping. Each June, the Bloomfield Community Club hosts Bloomfield Appreciation Dayz in conjunction with the Bloomfield High School alumni weekend. Recreation programs include baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer. The Bloomfield Community Center is a venue for events. Lewis & Clark Lake is a short drive. |
| HOUSING |
| Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $105 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $325 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $275 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $40,000 |
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| Sunset View Assisted Living, built in 2000, has 14 units. Other housing options include Washington Apartments and Mainview Apartments. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 0 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 1 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 1 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 50 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 3 |
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| The Bloomfield Medical Clinic is staffed daily by a physician assistant and part time by a nurse practitioner and general practioner. A new clinic building is currently being constructed by the community with an expected completion of January 2010. Bloomfield has three paramedics and approximately 30 certified emergency medical technicians. The Bloomfield Good Samaritan Center is certified for Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has a capacity for 58 beds. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 2 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 4 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 0 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 166 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 3 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 1 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 21 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 2 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| Cable television services are provided by Great Plains Communications. The Bloomfield Monitor, published weekly, reports on local news. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 3 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 123 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Michael Foods, Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 181 (Male: 117 Female: 64) | | Year Established: | 1992 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Egg Products |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Good Samaritan |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 90 (Male: 3 Female: 87) | | Year Established: | 1963 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Nursing Home |
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| #3. | Business Name: | NorthStar Services |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 70 (Male: 10 Female: 60) | | Year Established: | 1974 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Services for individuals with developmental disabilities |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Bloomfield Community Schools |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 62 (Male: 18 Female: 44) | | Year Established: | 1903 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #5. | Business Name: | First National Bank Service Center |
| Service Sector: | Financial Activities | | Employment Number: | Total: 48 (Male: 7 Female: 41) | | Year Established: | 2002 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Credit Card |
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| #6. | Business Name: | USDA Service Center |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 15 (Male: 6 Female: 9) | | Year Established: | 1996 | | Products/Service: | John Deere Dealer |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Northeast Equipment |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 14 (Male: 12 Female: 2) | | Year Established: | 1993 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | John Deer Dealer |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Farmers & Merchants State Bank |
| Service Sector: | Financial Activities | | Employment Number: | Total: 11 (Male: 3 Female: 8) | | Year Established: | 1895 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Banking Services |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Speedway Truck & Auto |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 11 (Male: 8 Female: 3) | | Year Established: | 1982 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Auto Sales/Services |
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| #10. | Business Name: | City of Bloomfield |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 7 (Male: 5 Female: 2) | | Year Established: | 1890 | | Unions: | No |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 0 | | Spec Buildings Available....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | No |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Bloomfield is a small community in Knox County that offers impressive recreational, educational, social, and business opportunities. Residents of Bloomfield believe this is a great place to live, work, and do business. Thank you for viewing our profile. For more information, please contact one of the local development contacts listed below. We're ready to help you explore opportunities in Northeast Nebraska's busiest community. | | Suggested Sites: |
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Lyndsy Jenness
City of Bloomfield
P.O. Box 157
Bloomfield, Nebraska 68718-0157
Phone:(402)373-4396
Fax:(402) 373-2820
Email: blfdadm@gpcom.net
Website: www.ci.bloomfield.ne.us |
| Thomas L. Higginbotham Jr.
Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District
111 South 1st Street
Norfolk, Nebraska 68701
Phone:(402) 379-1150
Fax:(402) 379-9207
Email: thomash@nenedd.org
Website: www.nenedd.org |
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| 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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