Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 11 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,738 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 3,200 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 45 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 158 |
| Kansas City International | 323 |
| Denver International | 500 |
| The Antelope County Airport, 11 miles north of Elgin, has a 3,200-foot paved and lighted runway and a 2,000-foot turf runway. Other facilities include fuel, hangars, and maintenance shop. Eighteen private planes are hangared there; none are available for charter. The Karl Stefan Memorial Airport at Norfolk, 45 miles southeast of Elgin, provides passenger, air freight, and air express services. Supplementary all-cargo service (car/truck) is available with departures daily. Taxi service and car rental provide public ground transportation from the airport. |
| There is no nearby water transportation. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 22 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 2 |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Nebraska Central Railroad
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| The nearest railroad is located in Albion, 22 miles south of Elgin, which is served by Nebraska Central Railroad. Two freight trains travel through Albion weekly or as needed. Nebraska Central Railroad connects to the Union Pacific Railroad and Burlington Northern Santa Fe. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Wholesale Supplier: | Elkhorn Rural Public Power District |
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| Additional Comments: |
Elkhorn Rural Public Power District (ERPPD), a wholesale power customer of Nebraska Public Power District provides electric service to Elgin. A 69,000 volt transmission line from ERRPPD provides power to the city, with a distribution substation capacity of 2,500 kVA. The distribution voltage is 2,400/4,160 wye. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | |
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| Natural gas is supplied to Elgin by Kinder Morgan, Inc. through a two-inch transmission pipeline, with an operating pressure of approximately 800-900 pounds per square inch. Natural gas is available for residential and commercial uses. Availability of natural gas for industrial uses is subject to individual situations. As specific requirements of an industrial prospect become available, information on gas service availability and applicable rates can be obtained at (800) 563-0012. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Elgin | | | Major Source..... | Wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 260 feet | | Average Capacity..... | 0.023 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 0.177 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 0 gallons | | Hardness..... | 184 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 42-52 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Elgin is supplied by two wells, which have an average depth of 260 feet. The system has a combined pumping capacity of 1,200 gallons per minute. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Elgin | | | Type of Service..... | Sanitary Sewerage System and a Storm Sewer System | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.065 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.057 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.102 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Great Plains Communications | |
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| Telecommunications services are provided by Great Plains Communications. Local Internet access is provided by Netlink. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $21,832,393 (year 2000) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2000
| City....... | | $0.4761600 | | County....... | | $0.3329600 | | School....... | | $0.9770400 | | Other....... | | $0.1031000 | | Total Real Property....... | | $1.8896390 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, (year) | | City Manager..... | No | | | City Engineer..... | Yes | | | 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..... | 95 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 30 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 1 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 7 | | 5 |
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| The City of Elgin has a mayor-council form of government. Also, the city officials work closely with business and education leaders to plan community improvements. The Elgin Public Library offers children services, library tours, and many other unique resources. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 122 | 1:13 |
| Senior High |
1 | 77 | 1:8 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 122 | 1:17 |
| Senior High |
1 | 125 | 1:10 |
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 3 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 2 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 1 |
| 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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| There is one park in Elgin covering five acres. Facilities include a swimming pool, kiddie pool, basketball court, tennis court, trailer parking and dump station, picnic shelters, playground equipment, showers, and restrooms. Vetch Days is a three-day celebration held annually in June. Activities have included a parade, carnival, cookout, 4-H livestock show, and car show. A craft fair is held in October, the St. Boniface Thanksgiving Bazaar on Thanksgiving Day, and a Christmas Fair is held in December. Recreation programs include softball, baseball, T-ball, swimming lessons, and spring and fall soccer. |
| HOUSING |
| Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $250 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $250 |
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| The Homestead was built in 1980. The facility has eight units, central laundry, and social room. The Willows is a Medicaid approved assisted living center being built in Neligh, 11 miles north. It will include 28 units, craft room, laundry, and therapy room. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 0 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 0 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 3 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 3 |
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| There are three clinics in Elgin-Dr. Hall's Medical Clinic, the Antelope Memorial Clinic, and the Boone County Clinic. All clinics are open daily and provide basic health care. The hospitals serving the Elgin area are: Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, 11 miles north, Tilden Community Hospital, 17 miles northeast, Boone County Health Center, 22 miles south in Albion, and Faith Regional Health Services, 45 miles east in Norfolk. The two nursing homes in the area are the Neligh Nursing Center and Tilden Nursing Center. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Number of Banks in City....... | 2 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | No | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 7 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 29 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Niewohner Brothers, Inc. |
| Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Livestock feeding/farming |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Elgin Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Pronto Travel Plaza |
| Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Convenience Store |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Blairs Motors, Inc. |
| Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Auto Sales & service |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Bank of Elgin |
| Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Banking |
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| #6. | Business Name: | City of Elgin |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Products/Service: | Government |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Pollock Redi Mix |
| Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Cement |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Farmers Cooperative Exchange Feedmill |
| Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Livestock feeds & supplements |
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| #9. | Business Name: | The Station |
| Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Convenience Store |
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| #10. | Business Name: | CW's Restaurant |
| Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Restaurant |
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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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| 21,492 sq. ft. building |
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| INDUSTRIAL SITES |
| Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | No |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
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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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