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

LOCATION
Edgar, Nebraska (click for larger view)		Edgar is located in Clay County in south central Nebraska, 4 miles east of Highway 14 and 4 miles south of Highway 74. Edgar is 38 miles south of the Aurora exit of I-80.

POPULATION

General: Last Census Latest Year % 2000 2009     Change Edgar ....... 539 465 -13.7% Clay County ....... 7,039 6,205 -11.8% Labor Market Population1 ....... 137,525 138,863 1.0% 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......... 751 256 528 982 509 73 3,026 48.8 % Female...... 756 268 554 942 659 136 3,179 51.2 % Total: 1,507 524 1,082 1,924 1,168 209

Median Age (2009):     State 35.8 years       County 44.9 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 3,140 74,782     Unemployment..... 33,217 138 3,438     Unemployment as % of Labor Force..... 3.3% 4.4% 4.6%     Total Employment..... 962,418 3,002 71,343     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 $8.15 $10.96 $15.75 Laborers, Helpers & Material Movers, Hand $7.49 $11.00 $15.90 Lathe Tool Setters $8.53 $10.47 $12.67 Machinists $10.89 $15.47 $19.70 Secretaries, exc. Legal & Medical $7.77 $11.46 $15.98 Welders & Cutters $11.36 $15.08 $21.87 Welding Machine Operators $12.39 $16.17 $18.92 Source: Nebraska Workforce Development, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, First Quarter 2010.

	Percent of Manufacturing Labor Force Unionized	............	0%
	Number of Work Stoppages in Past 5 Years	............	0

TRANSPORTATION Motor Carrier: Number & Type of Roads Serving Community - Federal State County INTERSTATE Hwys..... 0 Limited Access, Four-Lane Hwys..... 0 0 0 Improved Two-Lane Hwys..... 0 3 0 Hwy. Name Miles Miles to nearest Interstate hwy..... Interstate 80 38 Miles to nearest four-lane hwy..... Highway 81 20 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..... 153 1-2 days 1 Day Lincoln..... 101 1-2 days 1 Day Chicago..... 627 1-3 days 1-2 days Dallas..... 576 3-4 days 2-3 days Denver..... 453 1-3 days 1-2 days Kansas City..... 265 1-3 days 1-2 days Los Angeles..... 1465 4-7 days 2-3 days Minneapolis..... 529 1-3 days 1-2 days New York..... 1391 4-7 days 3-5 days St. Louis..... 525 1-3 days 2-3 days

Air: Distance to nearest public airport..... 60 minute(s) Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... 120 minute(s) Distance to nearest international airport: Name of Airport Miles to Airport from Community Omaha Eppley International 157 Kansas City International 248 Denver International 446 Rail: Community Served by Railroad..... Yes Distance to Nearest Railroad..... 1 mile(s) Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... 24 Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... No Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... 35 mile(s) Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: Union Pacific Edgar is on the Union Pacific railroad, Marysville to Hastings main freight line. UTILITIES Electricity:  State Electric Power Deregulated.....   No Electric System Operator: Village of Edgar   phone - (402) 224-5145   website - www.ci.edgar.ne.us   email - cityofedgar@yahoo.com 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. Additional Comments: The City of Edgar resells power from NPPD to the citizens of Edgar. The power coming into Edgar is "wheeled" over South Central Public Power lines. Natural Gas: Natural Gas Service Available..... Yes Supplier in Community..... Kinder Morgan Water: Provider..... City of Edgar Major Source..... city water wells Sanitation/Waste Water: Name of Provider..... City of Edgar Type of Service..... lagoon Telecommunications: Name of Local Service Provider..... Alltel Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... 3 Edgar is part of the Information Age. Edgar has broad band internet access via Dtnspeed.net wireless, DSL and cable connections. TAX STRUCTURE Actual Valuation of City: $10,000,000

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Type of Government..... Elected Mayor & City Council Comprehensive City Plan..... Yes, 1965 (year) City Manager..... No City Engineer..... Yes City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... Yes County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... Yes Garbage Service Provider..... City Public Library in City..... No Percent of Streets Paved..... 98 % Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... 0 Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... 35 Number Full-Time Police Officers..... 0

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Public Schools	# of Schools	Enrollment	Teacher/Student Ratio
Elementary	1
Middle / Jr. High	1
Senior High	1
Trade & Tech Schools	0
Community College	0
Four-Year College	0
University	0
Private Schools	# of Schools	Enrollment	Teacher/Student Ratio
Elementary	0
Middle / Jr. High	0
Senior High	0
Colleges	0

Edgar is part of the Sandy Creek school system within the South Central Unified School District #5

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes:
Public Golf Course(s)..... 3 Private Golf Course(s)..... 0 Public Tennis Court(s)..... 1 Public Swimming Pool(s)..... 1 Public Park(s)..... 4 Public Camp Ground(s)..... 1
Nearest Public Access to Lake or River.....	30 mile(s)
Camping..... Yes Swimming..... Yes Fishing..... Yes Motorized Boats..... Yes Water Skiing/Tubing..... Yes

Near-by Public Golf courses in Clay Center, Sutton and Nelson are favorites of the citizens of the Edgar community. Lovewell Lake, just over the state line into Kansas, is a popular recreational destination for the residents of Edgar.

HOUSING

Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 1 Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 0 Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... $200 Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... $35,000

HEALTH FACILITIES
	Number of Hospitals in Community..... 0 Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... 0 Number of Outpatient Clinics..... 1
	Medical Personnel in or Serving Community:
	Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... 1 Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... 3 Veterinarian(s)..... 3

The Edgar Medical Clinic is a satellite clinic of Mary Lanning Hospital located 35 miles away in Hastings, NE. Brodstone Memorial Hospital 27 miles away in Superior and Memorial Hospital in Aurora, 30 miles away in Aurora, also provide medical services. All medical services are available in these communities.

COMMERCIAL SERVICES
	Machine Shops in City.......	1
	Tool & Die Services in City.......	1
	Type of Newspaper in City.......	weekly
	Cable Antenna Television Serves City.......	Yes
	Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received.......	100
	Number of Protestant Churches.......	3
	Number of Motels & Hotels in Community.......	1
	Number of Banks in City.......	1

COMMUNITY NOTES
Our Community:	Edgar, a prosperous rural, agri-based community, the home of the Sugar Shack Candle Co, Shuck Drilling Co and Rose Brook Nursing Home, is proud of its heritage and small town amenities. Thank you for visiting Edgar, the Pride of the Plains.
Suggested Sites:	Homemade candle making company @ sugarshackcandles.com

Local Development Contact:

Denis Moore,Mayor City of Edgar 508 3rd Street P.O. Box 485 Edgar, NE 68935 Phone:(402) 224-5145 Fax:(402) 224-3055 Email: sshuck@dtnspeed.net Website: www.ci.edgar.ne.us

Trish Shepherd, City Clerk City of Edgar 508 3rd St. P.O. Box 485 Edgar, NE 68935 Phone:(402) 224-5145 Fax:(402) 224-3055 Email: CityofEdgar@yahoo.com Website: www.ci.edgar.ne.us

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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