Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 30 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 3,929 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 9,203 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 | 446 |
| Kansas City International | 563 |
| Denver International | 259 |
| The nearest airport is in Alliance, Nebraska, which is only 18 miles away. There are two round-trip flights to Denver International Airport during the week, one on Saturday, and two on Sunday. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 60 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | BNSF Railway Company
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| BNSF Railway Company is the major transporter of low sulfur coal from the Powder River Basin in Wyoming which generated over 25 percent of the total United States annual coal production. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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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: |
Electric power is supplied to the village of Hemingford's municipal distribution system by Nebraska Public Power District's subtransmission substation. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | KN Energy/Kinder Morgan | |
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Water:
| Provider..... | City | | | Major Source..... | Wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 320 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 1.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 1.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 1.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 210,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 232 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 52-58 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City | | | Type of Service..... | lagoon | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.002 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.002 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.005 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Hemingford Cooperative Telephone Co. | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 5 | |
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| Hemingford Cooperative Telephone Company invested in the community in 1999 when they installed fiber optic cable. This investment will support telecommunications into the next 25 years. It allows Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) access to each customer's home. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $26,997,252 (year 2007-2008) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2007-2008
| City....... | | $0.4869600 | | County....... | | $0.4366500 | | School....... | | $0.9728400 | | Other....... | | $0.5823600 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.4788100 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2005
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General Obligation......... | $26,080,774.00 | | Revenue......... | $593,297.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $0.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Board of Trustees | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | No, (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..... | 30 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 3 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 7 | | 10 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 125 | 1:11 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 45 | 1:11 |
| Senior High |
1 | 169 | 1:8 |
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| Hemingford Public School continues to provide an enriching, educational, safe environment for its students and staff. The school is focused on providing the tools that students will need to succeed in college, in business, or in other careers they choose. A wide variety of curricular choices are available, with an emphasis on math, science, English and history. The community and school are leaders in technology and providing opportunities for students to grow as lifelong learners. Many faculty members have earned advanced degrees and there is an ongoing, agressive effort to continue to grow by the staff in additional college classes, workshops, seminars, and inservices. Please visit the school in person, or call (308) 487-3328, or visit us on the web at http://www.hemingfordschools.org. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 2 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 8 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 12 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 4 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 10 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| The Box Butte Reservoir, 10 miles north of Hemingford, features excellent boating opportunities, a full fishing experience (including bass, northern pike, perch, catfish and walleye), as well as swimming and camping. The scenic reservoir is nestled beautifully among the plains providing ample recreation during the summer and winter. Additionally, Hemingford offers a beautiful city park, zero depth entry swimming pool, baseball diamonds and a 9-hole public golf course. For those who prefer hunting, the natural vegetation found around Hemingford is the perfect locale for hunting ducks, geese, deer, pheasant, grouse, and dove. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 1 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single 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)..... | $70,000 |
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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..... | 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)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 11 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 0 |
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| Hemingford has a local clinic that is partnered with Box Butte General Hospital to provide the community with excellent health care.
This clinic has served Hemingford for 50 years. The Hemingford Clinic is located at 812 Laramie Avenue, Hemingford, NE 69348. Their phone number is 308-487-3322 and their office hours are 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Friday's office hours are 8 a.m. to 12 noon. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 1 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 1 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 6 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 141 |
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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....... | 1 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 3 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 1 | | Assets: | $0 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | | Assets: | $0 |
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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..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 |
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| Mobius Communications Company is a subsidiary of Hemingford Cooperative Telephone Company. They offer a wide variety of services including telephone, local and long distance; DSL, broadband wireless, Wild Blue Satellite Internet; Direct TV, cable TV; business telephone systems and networking, computer networking, home and business wiring; and 24 hour Internet tech. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Farmers Cooperative |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 61 (Male: 50 Female: 11) | | Year Established: | 1919 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Supplier and marketer of ag-related services and products |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Hemingford Cooperative Telephone Company |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 29 (Male: 14 Female: 15) | | Year Established: | 1931 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Telephone, local and long distance; DSL Hemingford, Support |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Hemingford Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 66 (Male: 14 Female: 51) | | Year Established: | 1891 | | Products/Service: | Public School System |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Mobius Communications Company |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 22 | | Year Established: | 1997 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Telecommunications, Internet, Networking |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Village of Hemingford |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 33 | | Year Established: | 1886 | | Unions: | No |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Hemingford Community Care Center |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 20 | | Year Established: | 1990 | | Products/Service: | Health Care Facility with 30 care beds and 12 assisted living units |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 0 | | Spec Buildings Available....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | No |
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| INDUSTRIAL SITES |
| Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | No |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Hemingford is a prosperous community with more to offer than just beautiful sunsets, quiet neighborhoods, and a nearly non-existent crime rate. This rural community also offers state-of-the-art technology many larger cities only wish for, a beautiful reservoir, and a school system that continuously produces the highest caliber students. In addition, Hemingford offers a grand city park, new zero depth entry swimming pool, baseball diamonds, and a 9-hole golf course as well as the Avenue of Flags, a spectacular display of flags honoring veterans on Memorial Day. Hemingford is also the home of the annual Box Butte County Fair, deemed to be one of the top county fairs in the state of Nebraska. The Christmas Diorama in Hemingford is one of the most spectacular and unique Christmas displays in the United States. Take the opportunity to contact us to experience everything Hemingford has to offer as a place to visit or settle. | | 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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