Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 10 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,031 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 4,400 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 114 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
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| Omaha Eppley International | 205 |
| Kansas City International | 367 |
| Denver International | 479 |
| John L Baker Field, facility, 10 miles away, includes 2 runways, 100 low lead fuel, beacon, VOR, overnight hangar storage, overnight lodging, next day air freight, wind sock, wind tee, major and minor repair, tie down, terminal, and automated weather service. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 8 mile(s) | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 83 mile(s) |
 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: |
Emmet is provided electric service by NPPD's 12.5 kV substation with one incoming feed at 12.5 kV and one outgoing feed at a voltage of 4.16kV. Three 150 kVA transformers supply the community. These substations are tied into the statewide grid system. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas | |
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| Natural gas is supplied to Emmet by SourceGas Distribution, LLC. The transmission provider is Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission. 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 from SourceGas's customer service center at 800-563-0012. |
| Municipal water systems are not available in Emmet. Individual wells provide water to residents. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | Village of Emmet | | | Type of Service..... | lagoon | |
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| Emmet has a municipal sanitary sewerage system with a two-cell lagoon system. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest | |
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| Emmets telecommunications services are provided by Qwest with a digital central office fed by a sel-healing fiber ring. Qwest uses a DMS 10 switch. Fiber is placed based on customer needs and services. In addition to local exchange service, the O'Neill central office provides DSL, telecommunications services, including but not limited to business lines, long distance, frame relay, MPLS, private line (DS-1 to OC-192), Internet, voice and data equipment, and professional services. Diverse routing is available, contingent on funding approval. Technicians and networking personnel reside in O'Neill, providing 24-hour on-call service. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $1,293,682 (year 2011) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2011
| City....... | | $0.5419290 | | County....... | | $0.3410810 | | School....... | | $0.9677700 | | Other....... | | $0.1595770 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.0103570 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2011
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| County......... | $1,810,000.00 |
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| All real property is subject to tax at market value. Agricultural land is valued at 72 percent of its market value. Personal property that is used in a trade or business and is depreciable is subject to tax at its "net book value. All other personal property is exempt from taxation. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Village Board | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | No, (year) | | City Manager..... | No | | | City Engineer..... | No | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | No | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | Private | | | Public Library in City..... | No | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 96 % | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 39 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 5 | | 8-9 |
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| Emmet is 8 miles from O'Neill, the county seat of Holt County. The Gratton Township Library in O'Neill contains 36,126 volumes and has an average annual circulation of 97,341. The library is part of the Nebraska Interlibrary Book Loan Program. Books and records for the blind are provided and six computers are available to library patrons. Story hour is held during the summer months and other special times during the year. The Atkinson Public Library, 10 miles away, contains 19,000 volumes and has an average annual circulation of 30,603. The library resources include 16 wireless network computers, green wireless Internet access/WiFi, online database, online circulation, die cut machine/dies, continuing education meeting room, LCN projector and screen, overhead projector, scanner, fax machine, interlibrary loan services, wireless color/gray scale printer, wireless copy machine, microfilm reader/printer, and big screen TV/DVD. Library activities include author book signings, book talks, humanities programs, summer story time, computer classes, sewing and quilting classes, book packet delivery to nine local daycares, school visits, national library week, Bub Blake memorial photo show, friends of the library art show, annual fun run, annual holiday silent auction, biannual garden walk, and dinner theatre. Emmet has approxiamtely 2.5 miles of streets; 2 miles are hard-surfaced with black top. Twenty percent of the streets have sidewalks. Street maintenance includes grading, oiling streets, and mowing the edges. Fire protection for Emmet is provided by the Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department with 23 EMT certified and 5 certified paramedics. The department has up-to-date equipment including 3 ambulances. Contemplated changes in the department include updating equipment in order to accommodate the addition of industrial and residential areas. |
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 2 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 2 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 7 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 2 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 10 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | No | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | No | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| There is the availability for hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, boating, water skiing, tubing, and tanking in a variety of places within 60 minutes of Emmet. The Cowboy Trail, going through Emmet, is a great place to cycle. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 25 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 19 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 8 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 4 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 52+ | | Optometrist(s) / Ophthalmologist(s)..... | 3 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 2 |
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| Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is in O'Neill, 8 miles away. West Holt Memorial Hospital is in Atkinson, 10 miles away. Both hospitals have up-to-date facilities with a variety of clinics available, surgery, cardiac care, physical therapy, respiratory therapy and an intensive care unit. There is also a nursing home and assisted living in each town. Valley Hope, a 75 bed drug and alcohol treatment center, is located in O'Neill. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 5 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 2 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 1 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 16 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 3 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 6 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 185 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 5 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | No | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| These Community Services are located in O'Neill, 8 miles away, and Atkinson, 10 miles away. There is an active Chamber of Commerce in both of these towns. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 16 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 323 |
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| The above information includes employers within a 20 mile radius. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Christensen Farms |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 185 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Hog Operation Feedlot |
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| #2. | Business Name: | St. Anthony's Hospital |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 203 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Hospital |
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| #3. | Business Name: | O'Neill Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 125 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | School |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Holt County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 100 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | County Government |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Nonpariel Farms |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 100 | | Year Established: | 1997 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Potatoe Plant |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Olson Industries |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 68 | | Products/Service: | Welding, etc. |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Garden Fresh Vegetables |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 50 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Tomatoe & Vegetables Growers |
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| #8. | Business Name: | West Holt Memorial |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 88 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Hospital |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Good Samaritan Center |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 75 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Nursing Home |
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| #10. | Business Name: | West Holt Public School |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 63 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | School |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: |
Emmet is called the "Biggest Little Haytown in Nebraska" due to the Emmet Hay Company. Haying has always been the primary industry in Emmet. Early settlers cut, baled and shipped native prairie hay as a cash crop. |
Community
Facts Book: |
Emmet Facts Book (PDF)
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Susan Beckwith
Village of Emmet
PO Box 112
Emmet, Nebraska 68734
Phone:402-336-1309 |
| Kirby Kloppenborg
Chairman Emmet Village Board
Emmet, Nebraska 68734
Phone:402-336-4166 |
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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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