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

LOCATION
Lushton, Nebraska (click for larger view)		Lushton is located 8 miles west of McCool Junction, which is 8 miles south of York, the York County seat. McCool Junction is located along four-lane Highway 81, also known as the Pan American Highway.

POPULATION

General: Last Census Latest Year % 2000 2009     Change Lushton ....... 33 31 -6.1% York County ....... 14,598 13,837 -5.2% Labor Market Population1 ....... 82,513 79,116 -4.1% 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......... 1,623 657 1,381 1,958 1,029 139 6,648 48.0 % Female...... 1,603 709 1,504 1,969 1,404 305 7,189 52.0 % Total: 3,226 1,366 2,885 3,927 2,433 444

Median Age (2009):     State 35.8 years       County 41.6 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 7,031 44,096     Unemployment..... 33,217 365 1,913     Unemployment as % of Labor Force..... 3.3% 5.2% 4.3%     Total Employment..... 962,418 6,666 42,182     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 $8.66 $11.30 $14.85 Laborers, Helpers & Material Movers, Hand $8.61 $11.55 $17.50 Lathe Tool Setters $8.63 $11.82 $20.92 Machinists $9.97 $16.83 $21.71 Secretaries, exc. Legal & Medical $8.57 $11.79 $16.02 Welders & Cutters $10.89 $14.63 $25.62 Welding Machine Operators $11.84 $14.47 $17.85 Source: Nebraska Workforce Development, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, First Quarter 2010.

	Percent of Manufacturing Labor Force Unionized	............	0%
	Number of Work Stoppages in Past 5 Years	............	0

Lushton is a community of 28, with employment found at the local elevator and with the agricultural community. There are a number of home based businesses located in Lushton as well.

TRANSPORTATION Motor Carrier: Number & Type of Roads Serving Community - Federal State County INTERSTATE Hwys..... 0 Limited Access, Four-Lane Hwys..... 0 0 0 Improved Two-Lane Hwys..... 0 0 1 Hwy. Name Miles Miles to nearest Interstate hwy..... Interstate 80 16 Miles to nearest four-lane hwy..... Highway 81 8 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..... 116 N/A 1 Day Lincoln..... 63 N/A 1 Day Chicago..... 580 N/A 1-2 days Dallas..... 591 N/A 2-3 days Denver..... 439 N/A 1-2 days Kansas City..... 254 N/A 1-2 days Los Angeles..... 1450 N/A 2-3 days Minneapolis..... 491 N/A 1-2 days New York..... 1354 N/A 3-5 days St. Louis..... 505 N/A 2-3 days

Lushton is located eight miles west of the newly constructed four-lane Highway 81, also known as the Pan American Highway. Highway 81 leads to Interstate 80, which is then located eight miles north of the junction of "Lushton Road." Construction is currently underway for complete reconstruction of the road leading west to Lushton from Highway 81.

Air: Distance to nearest public airport..... 18 minute(s) Elevation..... 1,620 feet Length of longest runway..... 5,900 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 Omaha Eppley International 120 Kansas City International 237 Denver International 432 Most recent improvements to the York Municipal Airport included the paving of the parallel taxiway and installation of an automated weather system (AWOS), which were completed in 2003. The local airport has hangar space available for rent/storage, courtesy car services, maintenance services for aircraft, and flight instruction. Many local companies access the newly-expanded airport, with a number of corporate planes flying in each year. A number of private planes are housed at the airport, and it is used as a fueling station for a number of entities (including the Nebraska State Patrol). Lushton is also approximately 55 minutes from the Lincoln Airport, from which Northwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air provide commercial service. The Village of Lushton is also 40 minutes from the Central Nebraska Regional Airport (located in Grand Island), which is served by US Airways. Rail: Community Served by Railroad..... No Distance to Nearest Railroad..... 15 mile(s) Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... 64 Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... No The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad runs through the City of York, which is located approximately 15 miles north of Lushton. UTILITIES Electricity:  State Electric Power Deregulated.....   No Electric System Operator: Perennial Public Power District   phone - (800) 289-0288   website - www.perennialpower.com   email - perennial@mainstaycomm.net Wholesale Supplier: Perennial Public Power District Additional Comments: A 34,500/12,500 volt substation provides service to Lushton, with a 10,500 kVA capacity. The distribution voltage within Lushton is 12.5/7.2 kV wye. All industry standard voltages can be provided by Perennial Public Power District. The electric distribution system within Lushton has ample capacity to provide service to a growing community. Basic rates do not include cost of lease payment to be made to the village. The minimum residential bill is $11.05. All rates are subject to application of Production Cost Adjustment. Natural Gas: Natural Gas Service Available..... No Water: Provider..... NA Major Source..... Private wells Sanitation/Waste Water: Name of Provider..... NA Type of Service..... Private septic tanks Telecommunications: Name of Local Service Provider..... Windstream Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... 3 Lushton is served by Mainstay Communications, Windstream, and Nebraska Internet. TAX STRUCTURE Actual Valuation of City: $910,968 (year 2006) Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value): For Year: 2006 City....... $0.1646500 County....... $0.3387000 School....... $1.0637300 Other....... $0.1312440 Total Real Property....... $1.6983240 Bond Indebtedness: For Year: 2006 General Obligation......... $0.00 MUNICIPAL SERVICES Type of Government..... Village Board of Trustees Comprehensive City Plan..... No, (year) City Manager..... No City Engineer..... No City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... No County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... Yes Garbage Service Provider..... Private Public Library in City..... No Percent of Streets Paved..... 25 % Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... 0 Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... 0 Number Full-Time Police Officers..... 0 The Village of Lushton is served by Burton and Tracy Enterprises, regarding private garbage services. While Lushton does not have a volunteer fire department, it is served by the Henderson/McCool/Grafton Volunteer Fire Departments, which is why there are no fire insurance classifications either inside or outside of the village limits. The Village of Lushton is provided service by the York County Sheriff's Department, which is located in York and has a full 911 dispatch center that serves the entire county. With 9 sworn officers and 15 support officers, the department provides patrol, rescue, and is on call 24 hours a day for all municipalities, including Lushton. All eight of the department's vehicles are equipped with recently upgraded onboard cameras and state-of-the-art breathalyzer/testing equipment. All law enforcement personnel are equipped with bullet-proof gear and carry state-of-the-art weaponry. Members of the sheriff's department have been extensively trained in drug awareness and enforcement, handling HAZ MAT scenes, situations and products, interrogation and many other areas. The department provides regular patrol to local industries, checking security sites, entrances and exits on a rotating basis. An extensive upgrade of the county's 911 system is planned. The county is currently involved in the process of installing Global Information System (GIS), which will assist the sheriff's department as well. This system will allow the department visuals of particular sites where crimes have been reported (for example), and it will greatly enhance their ability to pinpoint locations of emergency calls made by cellular phones. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES     Private Schools # of Schools Enrollment Teacher/Student Ratio Colleges 919999 The communities of Lushton, Bradshaw, and Henderson are served by the Heartland Community School District, which covers 155 square miles. Students attend the Henderson location, two miles south of Bradshaw. The district covers 155 square miles and has an actual valuation of $278,374,793. The 2006-2007 school operating budget is $4,474,326, with an average cost per pupil of $13,200. The maximum capacity of the elementary school is 225. The senior high school has a maximum capacity of 250. The school district provides handicapped students with educational opportunities that best meet their individual educational plan. Opportunities for higher education and continuing education in the county are available at York College, a 4-year private liberal arts college located in the city of York. Other colleges and universities within a 60-mile radius include: Central Community College, Concordia University, Doane College, Hastings College, Southeast Community College, and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES   Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: Public Golf Course(s)..... 4 Private Golf Course(s)..... 0 Public Tennis Court(s)..... 10 Public Swimming Pool(s)..... 3 Public Park(s)..... 3 Public Camp Ground(s)..... 4 Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... 2 mile(s) Camping..... Yes Swimming..... Yes Fishing..... Yes Motorized Boats..... No Water Skiing/Tubing..... No HOUSING Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 1 Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 0 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)..... 1 Veterinarian(s)..... 0 Lushton residents have medical care nearby in York. York General Health Care Services provides a continuum of health care services designed to meet the needs of York area residents. York General Hospital is a 25-bed facility providing surgical services, obstetrics, emergency services, pulmonary services, oncology, cardiac rehab, radiology lab and other diagnostic services, “swing beds,” and rehabilitation services. In addition to the local staff, a general surgeon, family practice physicians, physician assistants, and 30 to 40 specialty physicians from the area provide service through the York General Specialty Clinic and York General Hospital. York General Medical Clinic and York General Wellness Center are located adjacent to the hospital. York General West View Medical Building houses York General Dialysis Services, York General Home Health Care, York General Child Care, and serves as the location for the sleep studies performed by the Pulmonary Services Department of York General Hospital. York General Assisted Living and York General Hearthstone provide living options for those in need of assistance or complete care in their living arrangements. http://www.yorkgeneral.org COMMERCIAL SERVICES Machine Shops in City....... 0 Tool & Die Services in City....... 0 Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... 0 Type of Newspaper in City....... daily Local Radio Station(s)....... 2 Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... 5 Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... No Number of Protestant Churches....... 1 Number of Catholic Churches....... 0 Number of Synagogues....... 0 Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... 0 Total Number of Rooms Available....... 0 Number of Banks in City....... 0 Assets: $0 Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... 0 Assets: $0 Chamber of Commerce....... Yes Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... No The Lushton community benefits from a daily newspaper, the York News-Times, which is located in York. There are also two radio stations in close proximity to Lushton, which are KAWL (AM) and KTMX (FM). While there is no chamber of commerce within the community itself, it is served through its partnership with the York County Development Corporation. LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... 0 Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... 0 LARGEST EMPLOYERS Leading Employers in Community: #1. Business Name: Farmers Cooperative Service Sector: Services Unions: No Products/Service: Grain elevator   #2. Business Name: Lushton Grain Company Service Sector: Services Unions: No Products/Service: Agricultural services   #3. Business Name: R S Enterprises Service Sector: Other Services Employment Number: Total: 2     Unions: No Products/Service: Display advertising   INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... 0 Spec Buildings Available....... 0 Details Available Online....... No Details Available in Print....... No COMMUNITY NOTES Our Community: Lushton has a population of 28 and is the site of an elevator facility which is frequented by local agricultural producers. The Lushton Cemetery, located one-half mile southwest of the village, is one of the more popular sites within the county. Originally the United Brethren Church Cemetery, it was given to the village in 1927 and renamed. Records indicate that the first burial was in 1872. The Civil War veterans group - Grand Army Republic - erected a statue of C. W. Hayes, in memory of all military men. In 1952, the ground was given as a burial plot for any member of the armed forces needing a burial place. Because of this, in 1960, it was stated that the Lushton Cemetery was the smallest National Cemetery in the United States. The cemetery contains veteran graves of all wars, including the Civil War and the Spanish American War. Suggested Sites: York County Development Corporation @ www.comegrowwithyork.org York County Visitors Bureau @ www.yorkvisitors.org   Local Development Contact: York County Development Corporation 224 West 6th Street York, NE 68467-2903 Phone:(402) 362-3333 Fax:402-362-3344 Email: info@yorkdevco.com Website: www.comegrowwithyork.org       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 Fast Facts Community Profiles sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and Nebraska Public Power District. 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