Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 2 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,636 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..... | 55 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 120 |
| Kansas City International | 238 |
| Denver International | 446 |
| The Fairmont State Airfield is located two miles south of Fairmont. This state-owned airfield has a 4,400 foot light, hard-surfaced runway. There are 30 private planes in hangars, some of which would be available for charter flights. The York Municipal Airport, 25 miles north, has a 4,400 foot light runway and a 3,600 foot concrete runway. Scheduled air service is available at the Lincoln Municipal Airport. This airport located 50 minutes east of Fairmont offers passenger, air frieght, and air express services. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 32 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 123 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Burlington Northern/Santa Fe
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| BNSF railroad parallels Highway 6 which runs through Fairmont and the Northern part of Fillmore County. Amtrak provides Hastings, which is 50 miles west of Geneva, with rail passenger service east to Chicago and west to Denver and San Francisco/Oakland. Amtrack has one train each direction daily. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | Village of Fairmont |
| phone - | (402) 268-3341 |
| website - | www.ci.fairmont.ne.us |
| email - | fairmont@galaxycable.net |
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| The village of Fairmont is a full requirements wholesale customer of Nebraska Public Power District. Fairmont is served at 34.5 subtransmission with a 2,500 kV capacity substation and 2400/4160 wye distribution voltage. |
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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. |
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Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Black Hills Energy | |
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| The community is served by a 3 inch line at 50 lbs of pressure. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Fairmont | | | Major Source..... | Well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 250 feet | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 55 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Fairmont | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Windstream communications | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 1 | |
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| Windstream provides local and long distance telephone service as well as high speed Internet service. Galaxy cablevision provides cable service as well as high speed Internet service to the village of Fairmont.
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $12,689,484 (year 2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2009
| City....... | | $1.0000000 | | County....... | | $0.3311710 | | School....... | | $1.0180000 | | Other....... | | $0.1187740 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.4679450 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2008
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General Obligation......... | $797,315.00 | | Revenue......... | $406,000.00 | | County......... | $1,620,000.00 | | School......... | $760,322.00 |
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| All real property is subject to tax at its actual value. Agricultural land is valued at 80 percent of its actual 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..... | Yes, 1995 (year) | | City Manager..... | No | | | 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..... | 22 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 32 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 1 |
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| The village of Fairmont has a five member village board, each elected for a four-year term. Staff members for the village include a clerk and maintenance engineer. Fillmore County has 16 townships and is governed by a seven-member board of supervisors, each elected for a four-year term. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 210 | 1:15 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 200 | 1:15 |
| Senior High |
1 | 200 | 1:15 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
0 | |
| Community College |
0 | |
| Four-Year College |
0 | |
| University |
0 | |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
0 | | |
| Middle / Jr. High |
0 | | |
| Senior High |
0 | | |
| Colleges |
0 | | |
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| The students in Fairmont are part of the Fillmore Central School system with a population of approximately 600 students. The elementary school building (K-4) is located in Geneva, the middle school is located in Fairmont, and the high
school (9-12) is located in Geneva. A full range of business, vocational, agriculture, consumer economics, and industrial technology is offered. Bus
service is at no cost to students living in and around Fairmont. There is a K-8 Christian private school in Geneva. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 5 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 5 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 8 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 15 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 5 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 25 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | No | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| Fairmont has a large park with a swimming pool, playground equipment, and picnic tables. They also have ball parks; tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts. Fairmont hosts the "Old Settlers Picnic" each summer to continue the tradition begun in 1876. The day is filled with all kinds of activities including an evening BBQ and dance. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $350 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $250 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $60,000 |
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 0 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 0 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 0 |
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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)..... | 2 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 58 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 1 |
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| Fairmont is served by the Fillmore County Hospital, an acute care hospital, just eight miles south of Fairmont. The hospital is licensed by the state of Nebraska and approved for Medicare and Medicaid. Six family practice physicians and one physician assistant make up the local active medical staff. Fillmore County Hospital has 70 sub-specialty physicians on courtesy/consulting staff. Diagnositc, X-ray, CT, MR, mammography, nuclear bone scans, nuclear cariolite, ultrasound, and cardiac rehab are other hospital services. Speciality clinics are held on a regular basis. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Type of Newspaper in City....... | none | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 0 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 9 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 150 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 1 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 0 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 1 | | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| Fairmont has a lumberyard, beauty salon, cafe, repair shop, grain elevator, gas station, car detailing, bank, and other businesses that offer quality service to its residents. The Chamber of Commerce is active and volunteers plan festivals and events, staff the museum, and welcome visitors. The Nebraska Signal, a weekly paper from Geneva, is available in Fairmont. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Fairview Manor |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 63 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Nursing home |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Kabredlos |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 5 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | sales of fuels, groceries, fast food and beverages |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Farmers Cooperative |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 6 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Grain buying, storage, chemicals and fertilizer |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Farmers State Bank |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Finacial services |
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| #5. | Business Name: | O' Malley Grain |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 10 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | buying grain and grain processing |
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| #6. | Business Name: | West Bros Construction |
| Service Sector: | Construction & Mining | | Employment Number: | Total: 9 | | Products/Service: | Building construction |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Advanced Bio Energy |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 42 | | Year Established: | 2006 | | Products/Service: | ethanol production |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Fairmont is a town rich with history. The railroad came in 1872 and the town was incorporated the next year. Fairmont Creamery was established in 1884 and became one of the nation's largest food processors and was later known as Fairmont Foods. In 1942 the Fairmont Army Airfield was built on 1,980 acres just south of town. It housed B-17s, B-24s and B-29s and had barracks for 6,000 soldiers. It was declared surplus in 1946. Today Fairmont, at the junction of Highways 6 and 81, is a perfect location whether a person is looking for a home or commercial needs. It is a quiet community where it is safe to let your children walk by themselves to school and neighbors greet each other. Some Fairmont residents who enjoy small town living commute to Geneva, York and Crete, where several large employers are located. Fairmont has residential and commercial building sites available for sale or rent. Thank you for checking our profile and let us know if you would like more information.
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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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