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Eustis, Nebraska              

Date generated: 9/2/2010


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Eustis, Nebraska

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  Eustis is located in the northeast corner of Frontier County, just 2 1/2 miles west of the Gosper County line and 2 1/2 miles south of the Dawson County line. Eustis is located just off state highway 23 and 13 miles south of I 80. Eustis is 15 miles southwest of Johnson Lake.

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General:
Last CensusLatest Year%
2000
2009
    Change
Eustis .......464365-21.3%
Frontier County .......3,0982,516-18.8%
Labor Market Population1.......85,19384,078-1.3%

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......... 273 155 244 374 235 40 1,281 50.9 %
Female...... 246 139 218 354 278 58 1,235 49.1 %

Total: 519 294 462 728 513 98

Median Age (2009):     State 35.8 years       County 44.5 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

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State
(2009)
County
(2009)
Area Labor
Force (2009)1
Labor Force.....995,6351,65339,918    
Unemployment.....33,217551,697    
Unemployment as % of Labor Force.....3.3%3.3%4.3%    
Total Employment.....962,4181,59838,223    

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$7.66$10.62$14.47
Laborers, Helpers & Material Movers, Hand$8.45$11.26$15.19
Lathe Tool Setters$8.21$10.37$15.10
Machinists$10.40$12.56$17.60
Secretaries, exc. Legal & Medical$8.64$11.63$16.06
Welders & Cutters$8.00$9.68$17.17
Welding Machine Operators$11.89$14.65$18.20

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

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Motor Carrier:

Number & Type of Roads Serving Community -
FederalStateCounty
INTERSTATE Hwys.....0
Limited Access, Four-Lane Hwys.....000
Improved Two-Lane Hwys.....011
Hwy. NameMiles
Miles to nearest Interstate hwy.....I 8013
Miles to nearest four-lane hwy.....

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.

Nebraska Right in the Middle!

Transit Time for Carload or Truckload Lots to:
Destination
Distance by
Hwy. Miles
Days by
Railroad
Days by
Motor Freight
Omaha.....2471-2 days1 Day
Lincoln.....1951-2 days1 Day
Chicago.....7121-3 days1-2 days
Dallas.....7023-4 days2-3 days
Denver.....3151-3 days1-2 days
Kansas City.....3861-3 days1-2 days
Los Angeles.....13264-7 days2-3 days
Minneapolis.....6251-3 days1-2 days
New York.....14854-7 days3-5 days
St. Louis.....6401-3 days2-3 days
Legal Trucking Distances - Nebraska

Air:
Distance to nearest public airport.....15 minute(s)
Elevation.....2,500 feet
Runway lighted.....Yes
Private aircraft storage available.....Yes
Private aircraft maintenance available.....Yes
Distance to nearest commercial air transportation.....58 minute(s)

Distance to nearest international airport:

Name of Airport Miles to Airport
from Community
Omaha Eppley International 251
Kansas City International 369
Denver International 308

Barge:

Rail:
Community Served by Railroad.....Yes
Functional Piggyback Ramp Available.....No
Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service.....60 mile(s)

Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: NE/KN/CO Rail Net


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Electricity:

 State Electric Power Deregulated.....   No

Electric System Operator: Dawson Public Power District
  phone - (308) 324-2386
  website - www.dawsonpower.com
  email - rheinz@dawsonpower.com

Wholesale Supplier: Dawson Public Power District

Natural Gas:
Natural Gas Service Available.....Yes
Supplier in Community.....K N Energy Pace

Water:
Provider.....Village of Eustis
Major Source.....wells
If Wells, Average Depth.....195 feet
Storage Capacity.....80,000 gallons
Hardness.....256 ppm
Treated.....No
Temperature Range.....54 (degrees Fahrenheit)

Sanitation/Waste Water:
Name of Provider.....Village of Eustis
Type of Service.....discharge lagoon/controlled sewer
Rated Capacity.....0.050 (mgd)
Average Daily Demand.....0.030 (mgd)
Sewer Connection Fee.....Yes

Telecommunications:
Name of Local Service Provider.....Consolidated

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Type of Government..... village board/chairman
Comprehensive City Plan..... Yes, 2002 (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..... 83 %
Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... 0
Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... 26
Number Full-Time Police Officers..... 4
Inside CityOutside City
Fire Insurance Class..... 7B7

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Public Schools# of SchoolsEnrollmentTeacher/Student Ratio
Elementary 1811:11
Middle / Jr. High 11111:11
Senior High 1921:11
Trade & Tech Schools 00
Community College 00
Four-Year College 00
University 00
 
Private Schools# of SchoolsEnrollmentTeacher/Student Ratio
Elementary 001:0
Middle / Jr. High 001:0
Senior High 001:0
Colleges 00

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Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes:
Public Golf Course(s).....0
Private Golf Course(s).....0
Public Tennis Court(s).....1
Public Swimming Pool(s).....1
Public Park(s).....3
Public Camp Ground(s).....1
Nearest Public Access to Lake or River.....7 mile(s)
Camping.....Yes
Swimming.....Yes
Fishing.....Yes
Motorized Boats.....Yes
Water Skiing/Tubing.....Yes

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Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 2
Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 0
Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... $100
Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... $400
Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... $300
Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... $75,000

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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).....2
Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s).....1
Nurse(s) (registered or practical).....6
Veterinarian(s).....0

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Machine Shops in City.......0
Tool & Die Services in City.......0
Electric Motor Repair Services in City.......0

Type of Newspaper in City.......weekly
Local Radio Station(s).......0

Number of TV Channels Received without Cable.......4
Cable Antenna Television Serves City.......Yes
Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received.......26

Number of Protestant Churches.......2
Number of Catholic Churches.......0
Number of Synagogues.......0

Number of Motels & Hotels in Community.......1
Total Number of Rooms Available.......8

Number of Banks in City.......1Assets: $24,000,000
Number of Savings & Loan Firms.......0Assets: $0

Chamber of Commerce.......Yes
Chamber Executive is Full-Time.......No

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Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community.....0
Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions.....0

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Leading Employers in Community:

#1.Business Name:Eustis Pool Hall
Service Sector: Services
Employment Number: Total: 20   (Male: 4   Female: 16)
Year Established:1977
Unions:No
Products/Service:service restaurant
 
#2.Business Name:Farmland Service Coop
Service Sector: Services
Employment Number: Total: 14   (Male: 11   Female: 3)
Unions:No
Products/Service:fuel, fertilizer
 
#3.Business Name:Eustis Body Shop
Service Sector: Services
Employment Number: Total: 9   (Male: 7   Female: 2)
Year Established:1979
Unions:No
Products/Service:vehicle body repair
 
#4.Business Name:Eustis Farnam School
Service Sector: Services
Employment Number: Total: 69   (Male: 16   Female: 53)
Unions:No
Products/Service:education, school
 
#5.Business Name:Eustis Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
Service Sector: Services
Employment Number: Total: 9   (Male: 7   Female: 2)
Year Established:1965
Unions:No
Products/Service:heating, plumbing, trenching
 
#6.Business Name:Farmer's State Bank
Service Sector: Services
Employment Number: Total: 10   (Male: 5   Female: 5)
Products/Service:banking
 
#7.Business Name:Eustis 66 Service
Service Sector: Services
Employment Number: Total: 8   (Male: 6   Female: 2)
Unions:No
Products/Service:fuel, repair
 
#8.Business Name:Eustis Ag & Auto
Service Sector: Services
Employment Number: Total: 8   (Male: 6   Female: 2)
Unions:No
Products/Service:auto repair
 

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top of page COMMUNITY NOTES
Our Community:Eustis, the Sausage Capital of Nebraska, has a strong German heritage. As you stroll the streets, you will notice many businesses have German names. The second Saturday in June is an absolute stop in Eustis. Wurst Tag (Sausage Day) is celebrated annually. The day includes many family fun activities. Evening festivities include a complete German dinner followed by Nachtisch-a laden table of German desserts, a Polka Band and a street dance. Visitors will also want to participate in other celebrations such as July 4th Celebration, Eustis Fair and Corn Show, Fall Craft Fair and the Christmas Tour of Homes. Thank you for viewing our profile.

Suggested Sites:
Village of Eustis @ www.eustisnebraska.com
Dawson Area Development @ www.dawsonareadevelopment.com
Looking to Relocate? @ www.dawsoncountycareers.com
 
Local
Development
Contact:
Susan Strong
Village of Eustis
P O Box 249
106 North Morton
Eustis, Nebraska 69028
Phone:(308) 486-3661
Fax:(308) 486-2360
 Judy Brockmeier
Farmer's State Bank
P O Box 188
100 N Main
Eustis, Nebraska 69028
Phone:(308) 486-5600
 
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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