Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 2 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,031 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 4,400 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 80 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 196 |
| Kansas City International | 359 |
| Denver International | 487 |
| John Baker Field has 24-hour credit card pumps with 100 low-lead and Jet A fuel. The station is attended from 1 a.m. unitl 6 p.m. seven days a week. Please call (402) 336-3377 for further information. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 0 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 76 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Northeast Nebraska Railway Company
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 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 |
| 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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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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Water:
| Provider..... | City of O'Neill | | | Major Source..... | Five wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 362 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 4.860 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 1.400 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 4.800 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 750,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 116 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 40-58 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| Please visit www.cityofoneill.com for further information. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of O'Neill | | | Type of Service..... | Waste Treatment | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.632 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.525 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 1.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | No | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest Communications | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 5 | |
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| Viaro, U.S. Cellular, Morcomm, and Alltel provide service to the area. Cell phone and Internet service through telephone lines are also available. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $123,333,438 (year 2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2009
| City....... | | $0.6828370 | | County....... | | $0.3330730 | | School....... | | $1.0820540 | | Other....... | | $0.1456940 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.2436580 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2009
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General Obligation......... | $1,670,640.00 | | Revenue......... | $2,463,453.00 | | County......... | $1,965,000.00 | | School......... | $1,897,708.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor/Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2003 (year) | | City Manager..... | No | | | 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..... | 68 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 31 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 7 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 5 | | 10 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 403 | 1:10 |
| Senior High |
1 | 387 | 1:11 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
2 | 129 | 1:13 |
| Senior High |
1 | 110 | 1:8 |
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| O'Neill St. Mary's has a combined enrollment of 110 students in the Junior High and Senior High School. O'Neill Public has a combined enrollment of 387 students in the Junior High and Senior High School. The students in Junior High and High School in both schools share one common building making the transition easier at the freshman level. The teachers have responsibilities in all these grade levels as well allowing them to know their students very well over a six year period with them. In 2007 St. Mary's renovated and added on to many areas of their school. St. Mary's believes in providing quality education in a Christian setting. O'Neill Jr. Sr. High School offers a broad spectrum of courses. In addition to 13 core classes, high school students can follow a vocational program with 29 course offerings or a college preparatory curriculum with 31 courses. Students may enroll in TANN (Technology Academy of Northeast Nebraska) classes for both high school and college credits. O'Neill High School has had tremendous success in scholastic competition over the years. In the last 20 years their students have won their division of the Chadron State College Scholastic Contest 16 times. Students from O'Neill High School consistently score higher than the state average on the ACT. O'Neill Elementary School have special programs available to students including HAL, ELL, Special Education, and Title 1. The Developing Eagles Program is also available to all students after school from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. during the school year and from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. during the summer. This program assists students in completing homework, playing educational games to reinforce classroom instruction, and physical activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 2 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 1 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 6 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 2 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 0.1 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | No | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | No | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| There are places to fish, hunt, camp and hike all over Holt County. Boating, water skiing, tubing and tanking is available with a 60 minute drive or less. The Cowboy Trail, great for cycling, goes through O'Neill to the East and West. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 23 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $110 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $450 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $350 |
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 25 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 19 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 6 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 4 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 55+ | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 3 |
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| Information about Avera St. Anthony's Hospital can be found @ www.avera-sta.org. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 2 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 2 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 3 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 3 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 66 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 11 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 2 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 5 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 185 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 5 | |
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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..... | 3 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Avera St. Anthony's Hospital |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 203 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Hospital-Health |
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| #2. | Business Name: | O'Neill Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 125 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Holt County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 100 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Government |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Nonpariel Farm |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 100 | | Year Established: | 1997 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Potatoe Plant |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Golden Living Center |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 73 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Nursing Home |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Garden Fresh Vegetables |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 50 | | Products/Service: | Vegetable Greenhouse |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Valley Hope |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 44 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Pamida |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 31 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Retail Variety |
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| #9. | Business Name: | City of O'Neill |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 31 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Government |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Niobrara Valley Electric |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 23 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Utility Company |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 1 | | Details Available Online....... | Yes | | Details Available in Print....... | Yes |
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| 19,900 sq. ft. building |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | O'Neill is the Holt County seat and the largest of the county's communities. Designated the "Irish Capital of Nebraska," O'Neill is home to the world's largest shamrock, famous Irish Dancers, and the yearly St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Every July is sizzling with our Summerfest Activities. O'Neill is a city of opportunity and is poised for growth and prosperity into the next century. Living in O'Neill in Holt County is a slice of rural, small town life. We are people focused on working together to create a bright future. Thank you for "looking into" our community and we invite you to contact us if you have any questions. | | 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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