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

Navigation: Location | Population | Labor | Transportation | Utilities | Tax Structure | Municipal Services | Education | Recreation | Housing | Health Facilities | Commercial Services | Local Manufacturing | Largest Employers | Industrial Properties | Local Contacts |

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Distance in miles from:
Omaha......245
Lincoln......192
Chicago......719
Dallas......716
Denver......299
Los Angeles......1,310
New York......1,483
Kansas City......384
Distance in highway miles

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General:
Last CensusLatest Year%
2000
2008
    Change
Gothenburg .......3,6193,6932.0%
Dawson County .......24,36524,6651.2%
Labor Market Population1.......128,037130,0801.6%

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 July 2008, County populations released April 2009.

County Age Distribution (2008) :
Age: 0-17 18-24 25-44 45-64 65+ 85+ Total % Split
Male......... 3,699 1,030 3,186 3,228 1,337 162 12,480 50.6 %
Female...... 3,560 891 2,859 3,031 1,844 392 12,185 49.4 %

Total: 7,259 1,921 6,045 6,259 3,181 554

Median Age (2008):     State 36.2 years       County 36.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, County Population Estimates by Selected Age and Gender. Released May 2009.
State Data. U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey

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State
(2008)
County
(2008)
Area Labor
Force (2008)1
Labor Force.....995,63512,61876,980    
Unemployment.....33,2175092,209    
Unemployment as % of Labor Force.....3.3%4.0%2.9%    
Total Employment.....962,41812,11074,771    

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 2008, Nebraska DOL, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Online Data, April 2009.

Wages: Sample of hourly wage rates in manufacturing occupations (production and/or clerical).
Job Title 10th
Percentile
Median 90th
Percentile
Assemblers/Fabricators exc. Mach./Electr./Prec.$9.53$12.26$17.75
Data Entry Keyers$8.15$11.81$14.78
Laborers, Helpers & Material Movers, Hand$8.46$11.18$14.91
Lathe Tool Setters$8.15$10.20$14.65
Machinists$10.37$12.52$17.73
Secretaries, exc. Legal & Medical$9.08$11.87$16.06
Welders & Cutters$8.13$10.04$16.40
Welding Machine Operators$11.86$15.02$19.40

Source: Nebraska Workforce Development, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, Third Quarter 2009.

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

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Motor Carrier:
FederalStateCounty
Number of INTERSTATE Highways Serving City.....1
Number of Limited Access, Four-Lane Highways.....000
Number of Improved Two-Lane Highways.....110
Hwy. NameMiles
Miles to nearest Interstate highway.....Interstate-801
Miles to nearest four-lane highway.....

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
Days
by Railroad
Days
by Motor Freight
Chicago..........1-3 days1-2 days
Dallas..........3-4 days2-3 days
Denver..........1-3 days1-2 days
Kansas City..........1-3 days1-2 days
Los Angeles..........4-7 days2-3 days
Minneapolis..........1-3 days1-2 days
New York..........4-7 days3-5 days
St. Louis..........1-3 days2-3 days
Transit Time Nebraska Motor Freight
Transit Time Nebraska Motor Freight

Air:
Distance to nearest public airport.....3 minute(s)
Elevation.....2,557 feet
Length of longest runway.....3,300 feet
Runway lighted.....Yes
Private aircraft storage available.....Yes
Private aircraft maintenance available.....Yes
Distance to nearest commercial air transportation.....35 minute(s)

Distance to nearest international airport:

Name of Airport Miles to Airport
from Community
Omaha Eppley International 249
Kansas City International 367
Denver International 292

Rail:
Community Served by Railroad.....Yes
Distance to Nearest Railroad..... 1 mile(s)
Number of Freight Trains Per Day.....145
Functional Piggyback Ramp Available.....No
Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service.....30 mile(s)

Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: Union Pacific


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Electricity:

 State Electric Power Deregulated.....   No

Electric System Operator: City of Gothenburg
  phone - (308) 537-3668
  website - www.ci.gothenburg.ne.us
  email - bclymer@cityofgothenburg.org

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.

Natural Gas:
Natural Gas Service Available.....Yes
Supplier in Community.....SourceGas

Water:
Provider.....City of Gothenburg
Major Source.....Well
If Wells, Average Depth.....200 feet
Rated Capacity.....7.412 mgd
Average Capacity.....1.150 mgd
Peak Demand.....4.000 mgd
Storage Capacity.....500,000 gallons
Hardness.....18 ppm
Treated.....No
Temperature Range.....46-48 (degrees Fahrenheit)

Sanitation/Waste Water:
Name of Provider.....City
Type of Service.....Aeration Waste
Rated Capacity.....2.000 (mgd)
Average Daily Demand.....0.500 (mgd)
Peak Demand.....0.800 (mgd)
Sewer Connection Fee.....Yes

Telecommunications:
Name of Local Service Provider.....QWest
Number of Long Distance Service Providers.....1

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Actual Valuation of City: $143,041,756 (year 2008)
Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2008
City.......$0.3547240
County.......$0.4182700
School.......$1.2044810
Other.......$0.2039490
Total Real Property.......$2.1814240

Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2006
General Obligation.........$1,400,000.00
County.........$2,105,000.00

top of page MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government..... MAYOR/COUNCIL
Comprehensive City Plan..... Yes, 2007 (year)
City Manager..... Yes
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..... 82 %
Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... 0
Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... 44
Number Full-Time Police Officers..... 5
Inside CityOutside City
Fire Insurance Class..... 6A-10

top of page EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
 
Public Schools# of SchoolsEnrollmentTeacher/Student Ratio
Elementary 14211:16
Middle / Jr. High 11291:13
Senior High 12451:13
Trade & Tech Schools 0
Community College 0
Four-Year College 0
University 0
 
Private Schools# of SchoolsEnrollmentTeacher/Student Ratio
Elementary 1281:9
Middle / Jr. High 0
Senior High 0
Colleges 0

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Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes:
Public Golf Course(s).....4
Private Golf Course(s).....0
Public Tennis Court(s).....1
Public Swimming Pool(s).....4
Public Park(s).....4
Public Camp Ground(s).....2
Nearest Public Access to Lake or River.....20 mile(s)
Camping.....Yes
Swimming.....Yes
Fishing.....Yes
Motorized Boats.....Yes
Water Skiing/Tubing.....Yes

Gothenburg has four parks covering 55 acres. Facilities include swings, picnic areas, pool, athletic fields, football stadium, ball parks, camping areas, and playground equipment. Gothenburg also has a summertime recreation director. Weekly summer activities include swim lessons, T-ball, tennis, little league, girls softball, and lifesaving instruction.

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Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 9
Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 0
Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... $350
Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... $400
Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... $60,000

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Number of Hospitals in Community.....1
Number of Beds in Hospital(s).....49
Number of Outpatient Clinics.....12
Medical Personnel in or Serving Community:
Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s).....3
Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s).....4
Nurse(s) (registered or practical).....40
Veterinarian(s).....4

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Machine Shops in City.......5
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.......162

Number of Protestant Churches.......15
Number of Catholic Churches.......1
Number of Synagogues.......0

Number of Motels & Hotels in Community.......3
Total Number of Rooms Available.......100

Number of Banks in City.......3Assets: $152,779,000
Number of Savings & Loan Firms.......0

Chamber of Commerce.......Yes
Chamber Executive is Full-Time.......Yes

top of page LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community.....4
Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions.....0
Number of Manufacturing Employees.....425

top of page LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Leading Employers in Community:

#1.Business Name:BALDWIN FILTERS
Service Sector: Manufacturing
Employment Number: Total: 200   (Male: 89   Female: 111)
Year Established:1991
Unions:No
Products/Service:Air Filters for Motor Vehicles
 
#2.Business Name:PARKER TECH SEAL DIVISION
Service Sector: Manufacturing
Employment Number: Total: 145   (Male: 69   Female: 76)
Year Established:1974
Unions:Yes
Products/Service:Industrial Seals
 
#3.Business Name:GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Service Sector: Government
Employment Number: Total: 102   (Male: 37   Female: 65)
Unions:Yes
Products/Service:Education
 

top of page INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Industrial Buildings Available in Community.......1
Spec Buildings Available.......0
Details Available Online.......No
Details Available in Print.......Yes
14,112 sq. ft. Building

top of page INDUSTRIAL SITES
Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community.......12
Details Available Online.......Yes
Suggested links for further information on available sites:
1.579 Acre Site
1.624 Acre Site
1.64 Acre Site
1.74 Acre Site
1.754 Acre Site
13.40 Acre Site
16 Acre Site
2.04 Acre Site
3.05 Acre Site
3.4 Acre site
7.5 Acre Site
http://www.ci.gothenburg.ne.us/economic_development.htm

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certified community

Local
Development
Contact:
Bruce Clymer
City of Gothenburg
409 9th Street
Gothenburg, NE 69138
Phone:(308) 537-3677
Fax:(308) 537-3609
Email: bclymer@cozadtel.net
Website: www.ci.gothenburg.ne.us
 Anne Anderson
Community Development Office
Box 263
Gothenburg, NE 69138
Phone:(308) 537-3505
Fax:(308) 537-2541
Email: annea@cozadtel.net
 
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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