Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 4 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,466 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 3,600 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | No | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 90 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 153 |
| Kansas City International | 215 |
| Denver International | 479 |
| Hebron Airport Authority usually has hangar space available. Av gas is sold at airport on unattended basis. Very comfortable pilot's lounge and meeting room at airport. The Hebron Airport Authority has plans to extend the runway in the next few years. Plans are to start clearing trees next year, the project will be in phases. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 6 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 25 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Union Pacific
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| Agricultural products are shipped via rail in Belvidere, NE (5 miles) or Chester, NE (10 miles). Limited rail service is available in Davenport, Ne (24 miles), Fairbury, NE (25 miles) or Superior, NE (36 miles) |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | City of Hebron |
| phone - | (402) 768-6322 |
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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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| Additional Comments: |
The Hebron Light and Water Department retails electricity to the city of Hebron. Power is supplied to the community by Nebraska Public Power District's (NPPD) 115,000/34,500 volt substation located one half mile north of Hebron. Hebron is also the site for NPPD's north Hebron peaking station with a 50 MW output. The city's distribution voltage is 4,160, with a 34.5/4.16 kV substation capacity of 10,000 kVA. An alternate 34,500 volt source is available from Superior and Geneva. The system is tied to the statewide grid system by means of high voltage transmission lines. NPPD’s generation capacity includes the 778 MW Cooper Nuclear Station and the 1,300 MW Gerald Gentleman Station in addition to hydro, coal, and diesel operated plants throughout the state of Nebraska. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas | |
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| Natural gas is supplied to the community of Hebron by SourceGas Inc., through a four inch transmission pipeline with an operating pressure of approximately 550 pounds per square inch. SourceGas is also the distributor of natural gas within Hebron, 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' service center, (800) 563-0012. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Hebron | | | Major Source..... | Four Municipal Wells | | | Temperature Range..... | 50 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Hebron is supplied by four wells, which have an average depth of 137 feet. The system, serving 100 percent of the Hebron population, has a combined pumping capacity of 1,000 gallons per minute and an overhead storage capacity of 500,000 gallons. The average daily demand is 875,000 gallons, and the historic peak daily demand is 1,214,400 gallons. The system has a maximum capacity of 1,940,000 gallons per day. The static pressure is 70 pounds and the residual pressure is 60 pounds per square inch.
Groundwater is available for industrial uses. The quality of water in Hebron does not necessitate a water treatment plant. A 175 foot well should produce approximately 400 gallons of water per minute. The water table has not changed significantly during the last five years.
The color of the water is clear and the hardness, in milligrams per liter, is 200. The average tap water temperature remains around 50° year round. No
Flouride is added to the water. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Hebron | |
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| Hebron has a municipal sanitary sewerage system and a storm sewer system. The oxidation ditch/secondary activated sludge treatment plant built in 1977 has a daily capacity of 500,000 gallons. The average daily flow is 200,000 gallons, and the historic peak daily discharge is 500,000 gallons. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Windstream | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 2 | |
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| Wireless Internet Service by Diode Communications, dial-up and DSL provided by Windstream |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $52,431,836 (year 2011) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2011
| City....... | | $0.5219540 | | County....... | | $0.2690380 | | School....... | | $1.0413440 | | Other....... | | $0.1378470 | | Total Real Property....... | | $1.9701830 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2011
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General Obligation......... | $0.02 | | Revenue......... | $15,729.03 | | County......... | $0.00 |
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| The County Tax Rate includes the County Hospital Bond (0.009038). The City Tax Rate includes the General (0.460524) and Bond (0.029999). The School Tax Rate includes General (0.950038), Sp Bldg (0.039589), and Qual Cap urpose (0.051717). The Other Tax Rate includes Fire General (0.013807), Fire Sinking (0.014453), Airport (0.031431), Ag Society (0.020000), SECC (0.062700), ESU5 General (0.015000), Bond (0.010495), and NRD (0.029652).
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor/Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2004 (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..... | 99 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 37 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 6 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 7 | | 7 |
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| Fire protection is provided in the community by a 40-member volunteer fire department. The department provides protection for areas outside the city limits by responding to mutual aid calls with the Rural Fire District. Hebron has 89 fire hydrants. The fire insurance classification inside and outside the corporate limits is 7. Average annual expenditures for fire protection during the last three years were $52,500. Seventeen of the 37 Volunteer Fire Department personnel are EMT certified. The Department's rating is the highest a volunteer department can receive. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 204 | 1:15 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 101 | 1:10 |
| Senior High |
1 | 170 | 1:9 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
0 | 0 |
| Community College |
0 | 0 |
| 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 |
0 | 0 | 1:0 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
0 | 0 | 1:0 |
| Senior High |
0 | 0 | 1:0 |
| Colleges |
0 | 0 | |
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| Thayer Central Community Schools at Hebron prides itself on a very strong curriculum. Our Computer Learning Center is state of the art providing our students the opportunity of the larger schools coupled with the small, personalized learning environment of rural Nebraska. |
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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)..... | 3 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 3 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 4 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 1 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Hebron has three beautifully maintained parks with new playground equipment and camping hookups at Riverside Park. The Little Blue River runs adjacent to Riverside Park and through the community. Hebron is home to the World's Largest Porch Swing located in Roosevelt Park near the downtown businesses. Hebron also has completed one trail system and working on phase 2 to add more miles to the original trail. Other area lakes include Alexandria State Lakes (20 miles) and Lovewell, KS, Reservoir (40 miles). Within 30 miles there are 5 golf courses, 6 tennis courts, 3 disc golf courses, 6 swimming pools, 5 public campgrounds, and 16 public parks. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 10 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $105 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $425 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $350 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $59,000 |
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| Nine lots sold in the last two years at an average price of $12,000. Hebron has four new housing developments with lot prices in the $7,000-$14,000 price range in Northside Estates (includes paving and sewer complete) and in Southern Hills at $25,000 for multiple-acre tracts in a more rural setting. County View lots sell for $14,500, one acre plus tracts and Fairway Acres sell for $15,500, one acre plus tracts. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 19 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 5 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 95 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 2 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 40 | | Optometrist(s) / Ophthalmologist(s)..... | 1 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 2 |
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| Thayer County Health Services is a comprehensive primary care system providing health and wellness services to the citizens of Thayer County and surrounding communities in Nebraska and Kansas. Thayer County Health Services is comprised of a 19-bed Critical Access Hospital and a clinic in Hebron, and five satellite clinics in Bruning, Chester, Davenport, Deshler, and Milligan. TCHS is a county facility that serves a 50-mile radius from Hebron. Patients come to our facilities from over 288 communities. Besides its patient-centered inpatient facility, the hospital also supports a full spectrum of pre- and post-hospital services, along with programs designed to improve the community health and maintain community wellness. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 45 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 7 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 3 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 69 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 3 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 3 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 420 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Reinke Manufacturing |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 354 (Male: 263 Female: 91) | | Year Established: | 1954 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Pivot Irrigation Systems, Truck Trailers |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Metal-Tech Partners |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 40 (Male: 25 Female: 15) | | Year Established: | 1992 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Telecommunication Equipment |
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| #3. | Business Name: | MetalQuest Unlimited |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 26 (Male: 23 Female: 3) | | Year Established: | 2000 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Customized Metal Products |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Thayer County Health Services |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 120 (Male: 7 Female: 113) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Health Services/Hospital/Clinic |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Blue Valley Lutheran Home Society |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 200 (Male: 20 Female: 180) | | Year Established: | 1958 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Nursing & Care Home/Assisted Living |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Thayer Central Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 89 (Male: 20 Female: 69) | | Year Established: | 2001 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Public Education K-12 |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Thayer County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 88 (Male: 55 Female: 35) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Sheriffs Dept/County Services |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Norris Public |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 9 (Male: 8 Female: 1) | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Electric services to Thayer Co. and surrounding areas. |
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| #9. | Business Name: | City of Hebron |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 10 (Male: 7 Female: 3) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Provide City services to residents |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: |
Hebron provides a quality living environment for our residents along with a strong work ethic and solid values. Hebron has an excellent selection of health care, retail, service and manufacturing businesses as well as numerous churches. The Little Blue River provides Hebron with fishing, birding, wild life, and other activities right in town. The residents of Hebron want you to enjoy the good life that we have to offer. Thank you for viewing our profile and feel free to contact us for more information or questions. | | Suggested Sites: |
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| State Contacts: | Catherine Lang, Director
Neb. Dept. of Economic Development
PO Box 94666
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-4747 or (800) 426-6505
Email: catherine.lang@nebraska.gov
Website: www.NebraskaAdvantage.org |
| Rick Nelsen, Economic Development Manager
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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