Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 1 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,384 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 3,500 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 60 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
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| Omaha Eppley International | 152 |
| Kansas City International | 313 |
| Denver International | 558 |
| The Hartington Municipal Airport, located one mile from Hartington, has a 3,500-foot, 60-foot wide paved and lighted runway and a 2,600-foot grass runway. Facilities available include an administration building, hangars, tie-downs, aviation fuel, rental cars, and telephone service. Charter service is available upon request. Seven local planes are based at this airport. The elevation is 1,384 feet. The nearest point of scheduled air service is Sioux City, Iowa 57 miles east (60 minutes) from Hartington. The Sioux Gateway Airport is served by two commercial carriers with 13 departures daily. Two air charter services, utilizing eight planes, are located at the Yankton Airport. |
| Barge service is available at 19 barge terminal facilities on the Missouri River in Nebraska. The Sioux City river port is 57 miles east of Hartington. These river ports are navigable approximately eight months per year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains a 9-foot deep, 300-foot wide channel for 735 navigable miles from Sioux City to the mouth of the Missouri River. Commodities transported by towing companies are alfalfa pellets, cement, concrete forms, distillers' dried grain, feed, feed ingredients, fertilizer, grain, machinery, molasses, newsprint, nitrogen fertilizer solution, propylene glycol, rock-aggregate, sale, steel, and twine. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 12 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Northeast Railroad
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| The nearest rail service is provided by the Northeast Railroad at Belden, 12 miles. |
 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 |
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| 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: |
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) retails electricity to the city of Hartington. Service is supplied from one local substation at 69,000 volts. The substation, with a 6,250 kVA capacity, is served from Belden and alternate sources are available from Hartington and Bloomfield. These lines are connected to NPPD's statewide 115,000-volt grid system with a tie to the Western Area Power Administration's facilities at Gavins Point, South Dakota. Electricity is distributed in the community by a 12,470-volt wye system, also known as a 12,470 kV wye system. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas | |
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| Natural gas is supplied to Hartington by SourceGas, through a four-inch transmission pipeline with an operating pressure of approximately 700 pounds per square inch.
SourceGas is also the distributor of natural gas in the community, serving approximately 650 residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
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 Service Center, 800-563-0012. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Hartington | | | Major Source..... | well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 75 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 1.090 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 0.550 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 1.200 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 500,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 220 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 52-56 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system is supplied by four wells, which have an average depth of 75 feet. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Hartington | | | Type of Service..... | Sanitary Sewerage System and Storm Sewer System | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.195 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.125 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.278 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| Hartington has a sanitary sewerage system and a storm sewer system. In 1995 the wastewater treatment facility was upgraded to an activated sludge process with waste sludge diverted to an aerobic digester. The sytem has a design daily flow of 195,000 gallons, and the average daily flow is 125,000 gallons. The historic peak is 278,000 gallons. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Hartelco | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 30 | |
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| Hartelco, with a digital central office served by 158 miles of fiber optic cable, has provided telecommunication services to the Hartington area for more than a century where it’s home office, including installation and maintenance personnel are located. Over 51 miles of fiber optic cables were buried in 2009 creating fiber optic connections to each home and business in the immediate Hartington and Bow Valley area and providing the infrastructure and capacity for future advanced services. Fiber optics are also available within three miles of each rural resident in the Hartelco service area, providing each farm with high-speed Internet. Over 30 long distance carriers, including Hartington Long Distance, are available on an Interlata and Intralata basis. A DMS-10 digital switch is equipped with the latest software available. Calls to and from outside the Hartington exchange are quickly re-routed in the event of a cable cut. The nearest Point of Presence is Norfolk and is connected to Hartington with fiber optic facilities. Another Point of Presence is utilized in Blair, Nebraska. Both are connected with fiber optic cable.
Broadband Internet -- Dial-up Internet – Satellite Internet
Dial-up (56K) Internet service is available throughout the Hartington exchange. High-speed Broadband Internet service with download speeds up to 6Mg/sec (or higher upon request) is available throughout the Hartington service area from Hartelco. WildBlue satellite broadband Internet access with download speeds up to 1.5Mg/sec is also available through Hartelco and can be located anywhere.
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $61,431,360 (year 2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2009
| City....... | | $0.7477400 | | County....... | | $0.2998900 | | School....... | | $0.8960000 | | Other....... | | $0.1373500 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.0809800 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2008
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General Obligation......... | $2,201,977.00 | | Revenue......... | $0.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $0.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor-Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1970 (year) | | City Manager..... | No | | | City Engineer..... | Yes | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | City | | | Public Library in City..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 89 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 30 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 2 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 9 |
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| The City of Hartington and the Hartington Community Development Corporation employ a part-time economic development coordinator. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 139 | 1:7 |
| Senior High |
1 | 170 | 1:8 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 174 | 1:19 |
| Senior High |
1 | 242 | 1:12 |
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| The Hartington public school system currently houses its total enrollment (kindergarten through twelfth grade) in one facility built in 1973. The maximum capacity in this school is 650. It is estimated that 100% of the eighth grade will finish high school. Vocational courses offered in the high school include agriculture, family and consumer science, and business. Ninety-two percent of Hartington High School graduates attend college while eight percent enter the labor market upon graduation. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 4 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 3 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 27 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| The three parks in Hartington cover 14 acres and have a swimming pool, lighted baseball fields, tennis courts, shelter house, barbecue pits, picnic tables, benches, rest rooms, and playground equipment. Two playgrounds in Hartington have standard playground equipment.
Felber Park: Substantial improvements were made to upgrade the facility for hosting American Legion District Baseball play-offs.
Hartington Community Complex. In 2002 an outdoor sports complex was completed and includes a new football stadium, all-weather track, new soccer fields, and youth ball fields. To-date over $32,000 in grant funds have been received and over 350 trees, shrubs and beautification have been implemented for this community park!
There are excellent boating facilities at nearby Lewis and Clark Lake and the Niobrara River. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 8 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $125 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $350 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $200 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $55,000 |
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| Number of Single Family Homes for Sale by Price (New and Existing)
Less than $100,000 17
$100,001-$150,000 1
$150,001-$200,000 3
$200,001-$250,000 2
$250,001-over 1 |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 0 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 0 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 1 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 2 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 2 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 4 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 3 |
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| Avera Sacred Heart Medical Clinic is owned by Sacred Heart Hospital. Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is located in Yankton, South Dakota (25 miles). Facilites include a rehabilitation center, dialysis unit, 24-hour emergency center, intensive care nursery, fixed base MRI, one defibrillator, and radiology treatment facility. Hartington also has the following medical services: Filips Eye Clinic, Dr. James Litel Dentistry, Olson Chiropractic Center, J&R Drug, and Steffen Drug.
Hartington has 26 certified Emergency Medical Technicians who are on 24-hour call. This is a volunteer group funded by the rural fire district and city boards. The two licensed ambulances, owned by the Hartington Rural Fire District and the city of Hartington, are fully equipped with oxygen, backboards, suction, jump kits, and blood pressure monitors. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 3 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 3 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 10 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 8 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 61 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 2 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 2 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 12 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 5 | | Assets: | $400,869,000 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| Cable television service is provided by Hartelco TV and is available on 43 basic channels, 15 High-Definition channels, 2 premium channels, and 1 local information channel. Hartington's motel is Hillcrest Motel which has 8 rooms. Hartington also has Bow St. Bed and Breakfast that has an availability of 4 rooms. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 8 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 286 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Hartington Catholic Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 52 (Male: 12 Female: 40) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Hydraulic Components Industries |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 133 (Male: 113 Female: 20) | | Year Established: | 1977 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Hydraulic cylinders & valves |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Hartington Concrete |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 41 (Male: 40 Female: 1) | | Year Established: | 1977 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Concrete products & redi-mix concrete |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Golden Living Center-Hartington |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 53 (Male: 2 Female: 51) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Nursing Care |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Cedar County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 61 (Male: 40 Female: 21) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Government |
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| #6. | Business Name: | City of Hartington |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 58 (Male: 32 Female: 26) | | Products/Service: | Government |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Hartington Telemarketing, Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 82 (Male: 10 Female: 72) | | Year Established: | 1987 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Telephone sales |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Hartington Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 72 (Male: 26 Female: 46) | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Radec Construction |
| Service Sector: | Construction & Mining | | Employment Number: | Total: 16 (Male: 13 Female: 3) | | Year Established: | 1963 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Commercial Construction |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Northeast Equipment Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 19 (Male: 17 Female: 2) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Farm equipment sales & service |
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| The City of Hartington's website contains additional information on the 12,250 sq. ft. Industrial building and the 60,000 sq. ft. Industrial building on the Economic Development section at http://www.ci.hartington.ne.us/econ.asp. |
| INDUSTRIAL SITES |
| Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community....... | 1 | | Details Available Online....... | Yes | | Details Available in Print....... | Yes |
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| Detailed information on Hartington's Industrial Park can be found on the City of Hartington's website under economic development. This economic development website is http://www.ci.hartington.ne.us/econ.asp |
| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Hartington is a friendly town located in Cedar County in northeast Nebraska. There are an abundance of recreational, educational, social, and business opportunities here. Hartington has a good selection of retail, construction, service, and manufacturing businesses as well as several churches. The residents of Hartington believe this is a good place to live and raise families. Thank you for taking the time to view our profile and feel free to contact us for more information or if you have any questions. | | Suggested Sites: |
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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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