Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 5 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,310 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 4,700 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 45 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 221 |
| Kansas City International | 338 |
| Denver International | 354 |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 15 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 217 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Burlington Northern & Santa Fe
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 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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Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas Distribution, LLC | |
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| Natural gas is supplied through a 10-inch transmission pipeline with an operating pressure of approximately 500 pounds per square inch and a 12-inch transmission pipeline with an operating pressure of approximately 700 pounds per square inch. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Holdrege | | | Major Source..... | 13 wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 200 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 8.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 2.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 6.500 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 750,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 300 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 50-55 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Holdrege | | | Type of Service..... | Sequencing Batch Reactor | | | Rated Capacity..... | 900.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 700.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 1.200 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | No | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 5 | |
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| Dark Fiber Solutions (DFS) provides 100% fiber optic-based, IP transport services in more than 150 communities throughout the state of Nebraska, including Holdrege. The availability of high bandwidth services allows business to adopt advancing technologies such as "Big Pipe" Internet services, security, IP-based video conferencing, and voice-over-IP. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $216,173,717 (year 2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2009
| City....... | | $0.4062520 | | County....... | | $0.2943640 | | School....... | | $1.1157250 | | Other....... | | $0.2052240 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.0215650 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2009
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General Obligation......... | $240,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $3,645,000.00 | | County......... | $3,570,000.00 | | School......... | $0.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor - City Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1997 (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..... | 87 % | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 27 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 10 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 5 | | 7 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
3 | 421 | 1:12 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 326 | 1:12 |
| Senior High |
1 | 341 | 1:12 |
| Community College |
1 | 25,961 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 38 | 1:13 |
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 3 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 5 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 17 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 8 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 1 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $95 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $600 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $350 |
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| The city of Holdrege received a $750,000 New Neighborhood Initiative grant that will be used to purchase the land, prepare the infrastructure, and offer down payment assistance. Phase I consists of 12 Townhomes (duplex units) with costs ranging bewteen $180,000-$200,000, 8 single family homes ranging between $145,000-$165,000, and four smaller townhomes ranging between $100,000-$125,000. Lincoln Place offers 24 lots starting at $9500. The Holdrege Development Corporation (HDC) is now offering, to income eligible families, up to $30,000 in down payment assistance in Lincoln Place. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 25 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 3 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 74 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 6 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 69 | | Optometrist(s) / Ophthalmologist(s)..... | 4 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 5 |
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| Phelps Memorial Medical Plaza was completed in February 2008. Medical services available at the Plaza include a family medical clinic, a retail pharmacy, oncology services, physical and occupational therapy, and a specialty clinic area for visiting specialists. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 2 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 0 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 1 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | daily | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 2 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 5 | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 100 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 12 | | 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....... | 63 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 4 | | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 2 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 9 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 1,010 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Becton-Dickinson |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 672 (Male: 206 Female: 384) | | Year Established: | 1966 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | disposable medical supplies |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Phelps Memorial Health Center |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 208 (Male: 23 Female: 185) | | Year Established: | 1968 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Medical |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Allmand Brothers, Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 183 (Male: 144 Female: 39) | | Year Established: | 1938 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Floodlighting Units, construction equipment, traffic control devices |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Kayton Electric |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 172 (Male: 160 Female: 12) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Electrical Contractor |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Holdrege Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 162 (Male: 42 Female: 120) | | Year Established: | 1999 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Agri Coop |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 137 (Male: 112 Female: 25) | | Year Established: | 1916 | | Products/Service: | mixed grain feed and fertilizer |
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| #7. | Business Name: | The Connection |
| Service Sector: | Information | | Employment Number: | Total: 122 (Male: 919,999 Female: 919,999) | | Year Established: | 919999 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Inbound Call Center |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Christian Homes Care Community |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 136 (Male: 10 Female: 126) | | Year Established: | 1889 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | long-term care and retirement |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Holdrege Memorial Homes |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 140 (Male: 6 Female: 134) | | Year Established: | 919999 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Long Term Care/Retirment Center |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Phelps County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 87 (Male: 45 Female: 42) | | Year Established: | 1981 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | county government seat |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 2 | | Details Available Online....... | Yes | | Details Available in Print....... | Yes |
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| 5,600 Sq. Ft. Shell Building |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Excellent medical facilities, school system, an off-campus office for Central Community College, the Tassel performing arts center,YMCA of the Prairie, historic Nebraska Plains museum, the South Central regional library and Educational Service Unit 11, and one of the top volunteer fire departments in the state are all integral to the quality of life that the citizens of Holdrege enjoy. Combine those amenities with abundant hunting and fishing in the area, the naturally clean water and air and it is understandable why Holdrege was chosen as one of the best small towns in America with population of 5,000 to 15,000 in the mid 1990's. | | 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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