Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 1 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,070 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 3,200 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 | 207 |
| Kansas City International | 325 |
| Denver International | 371 |
| Loup City is located just minutes away from two commercial airports. GRI located in Grand Island is one of only three tower controlled airports in Nebraska and EAR in Kearney also has airline service. Also, as you would expect, charter services are also available. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 24 mile(s) | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No |
 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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Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas | |
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| SourceGas serves 500 customers locally with natural gas service. |
Water:
| Provider..... | Loup City | | | Major Source..... | 3 Wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 328 feet | | Average Capacity..... | 0.300 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 0.900 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 550,000 gallons | | Treated..... | No | |
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| Loup City is served by two active wells and a third well is available for back-up if one well would go down. The water is not treated as it is within safe levels as it leaves the ground for drinking. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | Loup City | | | Type of Service..... | 3 cell lagoon | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.700 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.356 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.700 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| Loup City is served by a three cell lagoon system. This has been and continues to be a very affective process for them. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest and Charter Communications | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 3 | |
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| Loup City is served by Charter Communications as well as Qwest for their long distance needs. Loup City also has high speed internet available to all residents in town. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $23,138,292 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2007
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General Obligation......... | $955,000.00 |
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| Currently there are three outstanding bonds. There is a $700,000 dollar bond for a swimming pool; $150,000 for a water bond; and $105,000 for a sewer bond. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | City Council/Mayor | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2005 (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..... | 0 |
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| Loup City rescue squad serves the community with 11 emergency medical technicians and 6 first response personnel. There are on average 130 calls per year for the ambulance in Loup City. The volunteers pride themselves with a three minute response time during the day and a five minute response time in the evening. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 130 | 1:20 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 56 | 1:20 |
| Senior High |
1 | 113 | 1:20 |
| 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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| Loup City provides education for all ages in K-12 in the city. They just built a new high school in 1998 offering clean new space for learning. The students enjoy a low teacher to student ratio offering them extra one on one time with the teachers. There are many sports and other extra curricular activities offered for the students to be involved. |
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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)..... | 1 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 4 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 2 |
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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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| Less than one mile from Loup City is the Loup River. Sherman Reservoir is just a few miles away with fishing, camping, hiking, boating, and many other recreational activities to enjoy. The 2,845-acre lake is a spectacular recreational opportunity. It has close to 50,000 visitors each year. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 5 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $210 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $350 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $200 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $65,000 |
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| Loup City has been moving forward economically speaking and their housing has shown this. They have built five houses in the last two years which is substantial for a town this size. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 0 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 0 | 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)..... | 5 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 10 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 1 |
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| There are three out patient clinics in Loup City that offer services throughout the week. Loup City currently does not have a hospital, but there are hospitals in Ord, St. Paul, Broken Bow, or Kearney, Nebraska that offer private rooms, surgical care, and acute care. These facilities are staffed with knowledgeable caring people that have your best interest at heart.
Loup City rescue squad serves the community with 11 emergency medical technicians and 6 first response personnel. There are on average 130 calls per year for the ambulance in Loup City. The volunteers pride themselves with a three minute response time during the day and a five minute response time in the evening.
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| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 3 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 0 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 0 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 100 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 8 | | 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....... | 23 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 2 | | Assets: | $99,300,000 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | | Assets: | $0 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| Loup City has a variety of media to keep their residence up to date on local events as well as tuned into the other parts of the world.
As far as churches, Loup City has a wide variety of churches to choose from in town and even more options within a few miles away.
There are three hotels/motels in Loup City and at the Sherman Reservoir Marina. They offer accommodations on a few different levels to make you comfortable.
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| 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..... | 150 |
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| Loup City is diversified in the manufacturing businesses allowing them to not depend solely on any one business type. Loup City has benefited from this and has been more economically stable because of it. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Sherman County Bank |
| Service Sector: | Financial Activities | | Employment Number: | Total: 17 (Male: 10 Female: 7) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Financial Services |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Roselane Nursing Home |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 75 (Male: 25 Female: 50) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Nursing Home Care |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Loup City Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 30 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education for children |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Central Nebraska Community Services |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 75 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Health and Education Services |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Bullet Weights, Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 75 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Weights for fishing and hunting |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 4 | | Spec Buildings Available....... | 2 | | Details Available in Print....... | Yes |
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| Former USDA Office |
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| Two warehouse/industrial use building available for sale or lease.
Two commercial spec buildings immediately available for sale or lease. |
| INDUSTRIAL SITES |
| Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community....... | 2 | | Details Available Online....... | Yes | | Details Available in Print....... | Yes |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Loup City is a small town working toward a big and bright future. Recently the area residents have made several major improvements. Improvements that will insure Loup City's future. A new Community Center has been built along with a new school, swimming pool and two new ballfields. These improvements speak highly of the residents of Sherman County and their commitment to their families, their businesses and their communities future. Thank you for taking a look at our community. | | 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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