Nebraska               Community "Fast Facts" Profile               Lawrence, Nebraska               Date generated: 7/31/2010

LOCATION
Lawrence, Nebraska (click for larger view)

POPULATION

General: Last Census Latest Year % 2000 2009     Change Lawrence ....... 312 272 -12.8% Nuckolls County ....... 5,057 4,334 -14.3% Labor Market Population1 ....... 69,616 66,126 -5.0% 1) Labor market population is the county population plus the contiguous county population. Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of the Population, City populations released June 2010, County populations released April 2010.

County Age Distribution (2009) : Age: 0-17 18-24 25-44 45-64 65+ 85+ Total % Split Male......... 453 151 384 667 460 50 2,115 48.8 % Female...... 433 180 319 678 609 108 2,219 51.2 % Total: 886 331 703 1,345 1,069 158

Median Age (2009):     State 35.8 years       County 48.9 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, County Population Estimates by Selected Age and Gender. Released June 2010.
State Data. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey

LABOR

State (2009) County (2009) Area Labor Force (2009)1 Labor Force..... 995,635 2,273 35,710     Unemployment..... 33,217 112 1,708     Unemployment as % of Labor Force..... 3.3% 4.9% 4.8%     Total Employment..... 962,418 2,161 34,001     1) Area labor force and employment data are for the county plus the contiguous counties. For further information regarding underemployment in the area, please contact NPPD at (800) 282-6773. Source: Year end 2009, Nebraska DOL, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Online Data, April 2010.

Wages: Sample of hourly wage rates in manufacturing occupations (production and/or clerical). Job Title 10th Percentile Median 90th Percentile Assemblers/Fabricators, All Others $10.39 $13.61 $16.12 Data Entry Keyers $8.15 $10.96 $15.75 Laborers, Helpers & Material Movers, Hand $7.49 $11.00 $15.90 Lathe Tool Setters $8.53 $10.47 $12.67 Machinists $10.89 $15.47 $19.70 Secretaries, exc. Legal & Medical $7.77 $11.46 $15.98 Welders & Cutters $11.36 $15.08 $21.87 Welding Machine Operators $12.39 $16.17 $18.92 Source: Nebraska Workforce Development, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, First Quarter 2010.

The community's local economy is based on agriculture and livestock. Local businesses have many employees that also farm. Family farms make up the local economy with some spouses traveling to area communities for other jobs; such as Hastings, Nelson, Blue Hill, Superior and others.

TRANSPORTATION Motor Freight Carriers:   There are more than 8,000 licensed motor freight carriers with global connections in Nebraska. These carriers can serve businesses throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Transit Time for Carload or Truckload Lots to: Destination Distance by Hwy. Miles Days by Railroad Days by Motor Freight Omaha..... 172 N/A 1 Day Lincoln..... 119 N/A 1 Day Chicago..... 636 N/A 1-2 days Dallas..... 586 N/A 2-3 days Denver..... 443 N/A 1-2 days Kansas City..... 275 N/A 1-2 days Los Angeles..... 1454 N/A 2-3 days Minneapolis..... 548 N/A 1-2 days New York..... 1410 N/A 3-5 days St. Louis..... 528 N/A 2-3 days

UTILITIES Electricity:  State Electric Power Deregulated.....   No Electric System Operator: South Central Public Power District   phone - (800) 557-5254   website - www.southcentralppd.com   email - sc42610@alltel.net Wholesale Supplier: South Central Public Power District Water: Provider..... Village of Lawrence Major Source..... Wells If Wells, Average Depth..... 120 feet Rated Capacity..... 0.200 mgd Average Capacity..... 0.550 mgd Peak Demand..... 0.140 mgd Storage Capacity..... 50,000 gallons Treated..... No Sanitation/Waste Water: Name of Provider..... Village of Lawrence Type of Service..... Gravity pumped to lagoons Sewer Connection Fee..... Yes Telecommunications: Name of Local Service Provider..... Glenwood Telecommunications

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Public Schools	# of Schools	Enrollment	Teacher/Student Ratio
Elementary	1	74
Senior High	1	105
Private Schools	# of Schools	Enrollment	Teacher/Student Ratio
Elementary	1	29

Lawrence is a part of the South Central Nebraska Unified School District which involves: Lawrence, Nelson, Sandy Creek, Guide Rock and Superior. In 2006 the Lawrence and Nelson school districts merged. Located in Lawrence is the Elementary K-6 and a Lawrence Early Learning Center, along with the Sacred Heart Elementary K-8. The High School is located in Nelson. Nearest Colleges: Central Community College-Hastings and Hastings College-25 miles, University of Nebraska at Kearney-69 miles and University of Nebraska at Lincoln-115 miles. Central Community College has a distance learning center located at the Lawrence/Nelson Elementary. Numerous credit and non-credit classes are offered. Contact Linda Kohmetscher, Distance Learning Coordinator at (402)756-7522 for more information.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes:
Public Golf Course(s)..... 1 Public Swimming Pool(s)..... 1 Public Park(s)..... 3 Public Camp Ground(s)..... 1
Nearest Public Access to Lake or River.....	4 mile(s)
Camping..... Yes Swimming..... Yes Fishing..... Yes Motorized Boats..... Yes Water Skiing/Tubing..... No

Lawrence is lucky enough to have the Liberty Cove Recreational Area located only 4 miles from town. This spring fed lake is 2 miles west of Lawrence, on HWY 4, 2 miles south and 1/4 west, in Webster County. The area of 36 acres of water and 247 acres of land is owned and operated by the Little Blue Natural Resources District. Recreational opportunities include hiking trails, shelters, restrooms, beach, picnicking, grills, camping, playground, water well, house riding trail, arboretum and small game hunting, bird watching. (Boats less than 5 HP) Winter activities include sledding, skating and snowmobling. Water quality of the lake is considered excellent due to many natural springs. The lake is stocked with bluegill, bass, catfish and northern pike. Another hot spot for recreation is the Lawrence Country Club. It is located 3 3/4 miles west of Lawrence along HWY 4. This 9 hole sand green course is famously known for the "Cow Chip Open" an annual two round tournament held the second Sunday in June along with the High School Alumni Banquet. The Women's version of the tournament is held the weekend before. The course also has a spacious club house, numerous cart sheds for local members and a busy calendar of events for all starting in April and running through September.

HEALTH FACILITIES
	Number of Hospitals in Community..... 0 Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... 0 Number of Outpatient Clinics..... 0
	Medical Personnel in or Serving Community:
	Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... 0 Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... 0 Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... 0 Veterinarian(s)..... 0

COMMERCIAL SERVICES
	Type of Newspaper in City.......	weekly
	Local Radio Station(s).......	0
	Number of TV Channels Received without Cable.......	3
	Cable Antenna Television Serves City.......	No
	Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received.......	38
	Number of Protestant Churches.......	0
	Number of Catholic Churches.......	1
	Number of Synagogues.......	0
	Number of Motels & Hotels in Community.......	0
	Total Number of Rooms Available.......	0
	Number of Banks in City.......	1		Assets:	$0
	Number of Savings & Loan Firms.......	0
	Chamber of Commerce.......	Yes
	Chamber Executive is Full-Time.......	No

COMMUNITY NOTES

Local Development Contact:

Kevin Pohlmeier Village of Lawrence-Mayor PO BOX 363 Lawrence, Nebraska 68957 Phone:402-756-7472 Email: viloflawr@gtmc.net

Melissa Cox Lawrence Community Club PO BOX 62 Lawrence, Nebraska 68957 Phone:402-756-7175 Email: tmcox@gtmc.net

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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