Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 5 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,130 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 7,094 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 1 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 190 |
| Kansas City International | 307 |
| Denver International | 354 |
| The Kearney Regional Airport is served by Great Lakes Airlines with 4 daily flights to Denver International Airport aboard an Embraer Brasilia 120. The Kearney Regional Airport recently earned Federal Aviation Association Part 139 certification. In 2007, YTD enplanements reached over 13,000, allowing it to qualify for $1 million in federal funding. It is anticipated enplanements will be over 10,000 for 2008 as well. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 150 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Union Pacific
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| Kearney is served by the Union Pacific Railroad. More than 150 trains pass through Kearney daily on the nation's busiest rail corridor, Union Pacific's triple main line tracks. Industrial land sites with rail spurs are available in Kearney. |
 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) is the only electric utility in the nation owned by state government. The members of the board of directors are elected by the citizens of the state. Electrical rates are nearly the lowest in the Mid-West if not the nation. NPPD generates power with coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, and wind generating plants. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | NorthWestern Energy and Source Gas | |
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| NorthWestern Energy distributes natural gas in the community with corporate offices in Sioux Falls, SD, and a division office in Kearney. NorthWestern Energy is also the interstate pipeline carrier.
Kinder Morgan Inc., is also the distributor of natural gas within the community, serving residential, commercial and industrial customers. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City | | | Major Source..... | Well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 60 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 28.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 6.500 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 17.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 3,500,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 276 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 52-56 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Kearney is supplied by 15 wells at the City of Kearney Platte River Well Field. The system serves 100 percent of the city population. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City | | | Type of Service..... | secondary treatment with trickling filters and aeration | | | Rated Capacity..... | 4.800 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 4.100 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 7.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | No | |
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| Kearney has a municipal sanitary sewerage system and a storm sewer system. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Frontier Communications | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 5 | |
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| Services available include: Business and Residential Service, T-1 Service, DS3 Service, OC3 Capabilties, ISDN PRI and ISDN BRI, Frame Relay Service, ADSL Service, Centrex Service, Self Healing Sonet Ring to protect against loss of service. There are five fiber optic carriers in Kearney including Frontier, AT&T,Qwest, Pinpoint Fiber Optics, and Windstream Communications. |
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| TAX STRUCTURE
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2008
| County....... | | $0.4616580 | | School....... | | $1.1395260 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2008
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General Obligation......... | $20,940,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $25,080,785.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $9,519,173.00 |
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| Property taxes for the City of Kearney are some of the lowest rates in the state. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | City Manager/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..... | City | | | Public Library in City..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 95 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 11 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 70 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 49 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 2 | | 8/9 |
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| Kearney has a city manager/city council type of government with a mayor elected from the city council by the council. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
12 | 2,500 | 1:25 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
2 | 1,040 | 1:16 |
| Senior High |
1 | 1,500 | 1:17 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
0 | |
| Community College |
1 | 2,306 |
| Four-Year College |
0 | |
| University |
1 | 6,650 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
2 | 134 | 1:17 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
3 | 124 | 1:10 |
| Senior High |
1 | 310 | 1:13 |
| Colleges |
0 | | |
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 3 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 16 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 14 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 3 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | No | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | No | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| The city of Kearney parks and recreations department maintains 14 parks in the city, including Yanney Heritage Park, a zero depth splashground, and 17 miles of hike/bike trails. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy watching the Storm Hockey Team, as well as public skating and ice hockey leagues, at the FirsTier Event Center.
In addition, the University of Nebraska Kearney campus is a Level 2 NCAA school with successful sports programs in football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and track. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 298 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 254 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $130 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $900 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $500 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $127,350 |
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| Kearney has a strong housing market which provides quality housing at all price ranges. Kearney mortgage lenders did not actively participate in sub-prime lending so there is little to no defaults in Kearney. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 2 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 287 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 26 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 145 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 27 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 443 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 10 |
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| Kearney health facilities include Good Samaritan Hospital, a medical, surgical and acute care facility, Richard Young Hospital, a premier psychiatric facility, and Kearney Clinic PC, an outpatient clinic. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 3 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 2 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | daily | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 7 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 5 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 70 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 42 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 3 | | Number of Synagogues....... | none |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 20 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 1,536 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 14 | | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 1 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| As of June 2007, total deposits for banks inside Kearney $873,191,000. Deposits for Savings and Loan Institutions are not available. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 52 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 3,075 |
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| Kearney enjoys a very diverse and qualified workforce. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | The University of Nebraska at Kearney |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 1,361 (Male: 620 Female: 741) | | Year Established: | 1905 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | 4 year University |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Good Samaritan Health Systems |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 1,488 (Male: 254 Female: 1,234) | | Year Established: | 1924 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Regional Healthcare Facilities |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Baldwin Filters |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 805 (Male: 467 Female: 338) | | Year Established: | 1935 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Manufacturing oil, air, and fuel filters |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Kearney Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 842 (Male: 200 Female: 642) | | Year Established: | 1872 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Eaton Corporation |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 432 (Male: 358 Female: 74) | | Year Established: | 1969 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Manufactures automotive valves and forged gears |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Cabela's |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 496 (Male: 180 Female: 316) | | Year Established: | 1986 | | Products/Service: | Retail and catalog outdoor goods sales |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Morris Printing Group, Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 208 (Male: 77 Female: 131) | | Year Established: | 1933 | | Products/Service: | Publishing |
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| #8. | Business Name: | The Buckle |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 476 (Male: 134 Female: 342) | | Year Established: | 1964 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Corporate headquarters and distribution center for retail clothing chain |
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| #9. | Business Name: | City of Kearney |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 276 (Male: 216 Female: 60) | | Year Established: | 1872 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | City Government/Administration |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Cash-Wa Distributing |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 310 (Male: 260 Female: 50) | | Year Established: | 1934 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Regional food distributor |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Nearly 30,000 people call the Kearney area home. They enjoy an enviable balance of urban amenities and Main Street America quality of life - "Norman Rockwell plugged in" so to speak. Kearney is home to the 6,700 student University of Nebraska at Kearney, two major hospitals, regional shopping services, cultural and recreational attractions, excellent public (designated a Gold Medal School District) and private schools and numerous corporate headquarters. Great work ethic, great schools, great career opportunities - safe, secure and affordable - a great quality of life!' Come see Kearney for yourself and thanks for viewing the Kearney profile. | | Suggested Sites: |
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Darren Robinson or Nikki Masek
The Economic Development Council of Buffalo County
1007 2nd Avenue
P. O. Box 607
Kearney, NE 68848-0607
Phone:(308) 237-9346
Fax:(308) 237-3103
Email: drobinson@buffalocountyedc.com
Website: www.ci.kearney.ne.us |
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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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