Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 1 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,961 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 6,600 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 30 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 164 |
| Kansas City International | 281 |
| Denver International | 408 |
| The Hastings Municipal Airport is located at the northwest edge of the city. The runways are 6,600 and 4,500 feet in length with a full array of instrument approaches and communications.
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Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 140 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Union Pacific
Burlington Northern
Amtrack
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| The city is served by two major mainline railroads, the Union Pacific and the Burlington Northern. Industrial sites are available on both rail lines. Amtrak provides both passenger and express package service.
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 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | City of Hastings |
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Wholesale Supplier: | City of Hastings |
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| Additional Comments: |
Hastings Utilities has an optimum mix of base load, intermediate, and peaking generation facilities. The Whelan Energy Center (WEC), a 77-megawatt (net output) coal fired power plant, was completed in 1982 and is an extremely economical power supply. Hastings Utilities also has a long-term firm purchase power contract with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), which provides low cost hydro power from the Federal dam projects to the city. During peak consumption periods when the WEC and WAPA power is not adequate to meet the city demand, Hastings Utilities will select the most economic alternative and either purchase power from a third party source or bring a gas fired generation unit on line to handle additional demand. Hastings Utilities has two dual fuel natural gas fired (diesel backup) combustion steam turbines to handle intermediate and peaking load needs and one quick start duel fuel turbine for short term peaking needs. Existing electrical generating capacity will be adequate to handle power needs until approximately 2019. This is due to the partnership Hastings Utilities has with other area electricity providers to construct a new 220 megawatt coal-fired unit in Hastings. An additional 35 megawatts of capacity will be generated from the project, WEC 2. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Different natural gas marketing companies | |
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| SourceGas, an investor owned utility, serves the remainder of Adams County with natural gas service. Natural gas purchased from Hastings Utilities and SourceGas is available without quantity limitations. |
Water:
| Provider..... | Hastings Utilities | | | Major Source..... | Underground Aquifer and series of wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 250 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 34,000,000.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 13,000,000.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 21,000,000.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 0 gallons | | Hardness..... | 13 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 52-56 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The water system has been expanded recently raising the total number of wells to 24. The water is clear and clean, requiring no treatment, with an average winter tap temperature of 52-54 degrees and average summer tap temperature of 54-56 degrees. The chemical make-up varies at different wells. For specific information, contact HEDC.
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | Hastings Utilities | | | Type of Service..... | Trickling Filter | | | Rated Capacity..... | 6,000,000.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 4,000,000.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 5,500,000.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| A three year long plant modernization and expansion project has been completed to the facility that began operation in 1982. The facility realized a growth capacity of 2 million gallons per day or roughly a 50% capacity increase. The three year expansion project had a combined $10 million price tag. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Windstream Communications & Pinpoint with Level 3 | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 2 | |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $1,300,650,200 (year 2008) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2008
| City....... | | $0.4727659 | | County....... | | $0.3246998 | | School....... | | $1.2899716 | | Other....... | | $0.1828439 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.2699819 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2007
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General Obligation......... | $12,180,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $59,810,000.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Administrator/Mayor/Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2008 (year) | | 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..... | 97 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 28 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 32 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 46 |
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| The city of Hastings is governed under an Administrator-Mayor Council system. The position of Administrator was initiated the summer of 1978. Hastings is the county seat for Adams County, which is governed by the Adams County Board of Supervisors |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
6 | 1,754 | 1:10 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
2 | 462 | 1:10 |
| Senior High |
2 | 958 | 1:10 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
0 | 0 |
| Community College |
1 | 1,277 |
| Four-Year College |
0 | 0 |
| University |
0 | 0 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
2 | 346 | 1:15 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 133 | 1:9 |
| Senior High |
1 | 200 | 1:8 |
| Colleges |
1 | 1,136 | |
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| Strong school systems truly form the foundation of strong communities – and we’re proud that Hastings has a long history of investing in education and learning. Several high-quality public and private schools are here to serve students from kindergarten to college and beyond. From art class to calculus, from how to weld to how to write business plans, our schools give students the knowledge, experience and values they need to compete in and contribute to our local and global economies. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
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| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| RECREATION: Two lakes, the nearby Platte River, and the rural areas surrounding Hastings offer plenty of recreation options including boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking and cross country skiing. There are a number of youth and adult sport leagues, public parks, tennis courts, (including one indoor facility), one bowling alley, a miniature golf course, city pools, recreational facilities and soccer fields. Hastings offers two YMCA facilities with locations on 16th and 18th street. Opportunities available at the YMCA include indoor tennis, volleyball, basketball, roller blade courts, three indoor water slides, an Olympic-sized pool, racquetball courts, track, gym, and weight room equipment. Hastings has three outstanding golf courses and is also home to the Smith Softball Complex. In 2002 the Nebraska Softball association constructed the new State Softball Complex in Hastings for NSA tournament competition. When the fields are not in use by the softball association, the complex is available for community use. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 122 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 42 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $83 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $500 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $475 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $98,000 |
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| Based on the 2000 census, Hastings has 13,014 homes, 66.8% owner occupied.
Single Family Home Sales Price Range:
$0-24,999....................10
$25,000-74,999...........139
$75,000-99,999...........67
$100,000-& over.........83
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 183 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 65 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 21 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 395 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 14 |
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| Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital: Hastings is a medical center for much of a two-state area with over 55 doctors with all major specialties represented by certified individuals, an excellent hospital and a number of clients. Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital offers treatment in over 30 medical specialties including: cardiac care, cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, obstetrics, pediatric dentistry and many others. The facility houses an inpatient/outpatient Surgical Center, Mammography Center, Sleep Laboratory and Rehabilitation/Wellness Center. On the MLMH campus are two medical clinics, neurology and pulmonology clinics, and an outpatient behavioral services clinic, physician offices, hospitality house and an extensive Medical Library.
Morrison Cancer Center-MLMH: includes a Medical Oncology wing and a Radiation Oncology wing. Within the Medical Oncology wing there are eight chemotherapy stations and two private treatment rooms. In the Radiation Oncology wing there are multiple state-of-the-art technologies for simulation, planning, delivery, and verification of comprehensive radiation treatment.
Hastings Surgical Center: specializes in elective surgical outpatient procedures. A variety of surgeries are performed at the center such as Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Maxillofacial, Oral Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT), Pain Management, Pedi-dental Surgery and Urology.
Rural Metro is a private corporation which provides emergency and non-emergency medical transport.Rural Metro employs approximately 25 personnel with a mixture of training from EMT-B to highly trained skilled paramedics. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 7 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | daily | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 4 |
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| Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 66 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 39 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 2 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 10 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 540 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 9 | | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 11 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES:
Machine Shops in City: (Yes) 7
Tool and Die Service in City: Yes
Electric Motor Repair Service in City: Yes
Type of Newspaper in City: Daily
Radio Station: (Yes) 4
# of TV Channels received without Cable: 4
Cable Antenna Television Serves City: (Yes)
Maximum # of Cable Channels received: 66 (Basic)
Number of churches: 36
-Protestant 34
-Catholic 2
Synagogue in City: No
# of Motels and Hotels available: 10
Total Number of Rooms available: 401
Number of Banks in City: 5
Number of Savings and Loan Firms: 6
Chamber of Commerce: Yes
Manager is Full-Time: Yes |
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