Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 3 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 3,296 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 5,710 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 1 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
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| Omaha Eppley International | 440 |
| Kansas City International | 601 |
| Denver International | 301 |
| The Chadron Municipal Airport Phone:(308)432-8128, Fax: (308) 432-8166 is located 3 minutes west of the city, is utilized by both commercial and private aircraft. Passenger, airfreight, and air express services are provided; and direct service is available to Alliance, Nebraska, as well as to Denver, Colorado. One hundred miles to the north of Chadron, the Rapid City Regional airport (RAP), 4550 Terminal Road, Suite 102, is home to four commercial airlines, which are Allegiant, Delta, Northwest, and United Express with service to Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Denver, and Chicago. For more information, call: airport information-(308)432-0538, or airline information-(308)432-5717. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 1 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | Yes |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Nebraska and NorthWestern
Nebkota
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| Reciprocal switching is available and done by train crews 25 times daily beginning after 6:00 a.m. |
 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 |
| 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. |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Nebraska Public Power District |
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| Additional Comments: |
Prospective customers should contact Bryce Landen, Nebraska Public Power District (308) 432-5516, for further information regarding electric rates and services. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas | |
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| SourceGas supplies the community of Chadron with natural gas, through a 4-inch transmission pipeline, with an operating pressure of approximately 800-1000 pounds per square inch.
They service approximately 1900 residential and commercial customers in Chadron. SourceGas operates an open access pipeline enabling customers to purchase their own gas supplies and transport them on their system.
Availability of natural gas for industrial uses is subject to individual situations. Information on gas service availability and applicable rates can be obtained from SourceGas Service Center (800)563-0012. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City | | | Major Source..... | Surface water, infiltration,wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 220 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 7.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 1.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 7.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 2,350,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 136 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 55-65 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City | | | Type of Service..... | Lagoon | | | Rated Capacity..... | 1.430 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.864 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 1.400 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | QWEST, MOBIUS, ALLO, Great Plains Communications | |
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| Mobius Communications - www.bbc.net
Qwest - www.quest.com
Great Plains Communications - www.greatplainscommunications.com
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $199,388,266 (year 2012) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2012
| City....... | | $0.4225490 | | County....... | | $0.3822040 | | School....... | | $1.0655620 | | Other....... | | $0.1422220 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.0125370 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2012
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General Obligation......... | $0.00 | | Revenue......... | $0.00 | | County......... | $582,505.00 | | School......... | $0.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | City Manager | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1997 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | 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..... | 68 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 50 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 14 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 4 | | 4 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 413 | 1:17 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 213 | 1:10 |
| Senior High |
1 | 259 | 1:10 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
1 | 200 |
| Community College |
0 | 0 |
| Four-Year College |
1 | 3,000 |
| University |
0 | 0 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Senior High |
0 | 0 | 1:0 |
| Colleges |
0 | 0 | |
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 2 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 8 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 2 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 6 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | No | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 8 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 1 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $84 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $550 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $400 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $100,000 |
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 25 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 4 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 7 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 4 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 30 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 3 |
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| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 2 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 2 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 4 |
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| Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 81 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 17 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 8 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 260 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 4 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 4 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 24 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Chadron State College |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 327 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | College level education |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Wal-Mart |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 245 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Retail outlet/variety |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Chadron Community Hospital |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 183 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | healthcare facility |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Chadron Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 140 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | elementary, middle, high school |
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| #5. | Business Name: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 130 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | government and education |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Dawes County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 52 (Male: 28 Female: 24) |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Crest View Manor |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 45 (Male: 10 Female: 35) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | nursing home |
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| #8. | Business Name: | City of Chadron |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 40 (Male: 24 Female: 16) | | Unions: | Yes |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Prairie Pines |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 25 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Assisted Living |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Your Selling Team |
| Service Sector: | Professional & Business Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 74 (Male: 32 Female: 42) | | Year Established: | 2007 | | Products/Service: | business to business selling |
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| Our Community: |
This is a place where tradition blends with innovation. Our citizens – energetic and skilled, caring and friendly – have a positive vision of the future. Chadron’s opportunities – business and personal, educational and recreational - include superb support services and ready access to products and markets. |
Community
Facts Book: |
Chadron Facts Book (PDF)
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| State Contacts: | Catherine Lang, Director
Neb. Dept. of Economic Development
PO Box 94666
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-4747 or (800) 426-6505
Email: catherine.lang@nebraska.gov
Website: www.NebraskaAdvantage.org |
| Rick Nelsen, Economic Development Manager
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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