LOCATION
Situated in western Burt County, Oakland is located in the Logan Creek Valley, which is 14 miles west of the Missouri River. Oakland has the services of the north-south U.S. Highway 77 and east-west Nebraska Highway 32. These two highways intersect one-half mile south of Oakland. Sioux City, Iowa, is 45 miles north and Omaha, Nebraska, is 58 miles southeast of Oakland.		Distance in miles from: Omaha...... 65 Lincoln...... 80 Chicago...... 503 Dallas...... 712 Denver...... 543 Los Angeles...... 1,555 New York...... 1,276 Kansas City...... 252 Distance in highway miles

POPULATION

General: Last Census Latest Year % 2000 2008     Change Oakland ....... 1,367 1,231 -9.9% Burt County ....... 7,791 7,023 -9.9% Labor Market Population1 ....... 105,791 103,303 -2.4% 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 July 2008, County populations released April 2009.

County Age Distribution (2008) : Age: 0-17 18-24 25-44 45-64 65+ 85+ Total % Split Male......... 795 268 634 1,057 675 87 3,429 48.8 % Female...... 713 295 643 1,036 907 184 3,594 51.2 % Total: 1,508 563 1,277 2,093 1,572 271

Median Age (2008):     State 36.2 years       County 46.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, County Population Estimates by Selected Age and Gender. Released May 2009.
State Data. U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey

LABOR

State (2008) County (2008) Area Labor Force (2008)1 Labor Force..... 995,635 3,972 56,058     Unemployment..... 33,217 169 5,068     Unemployment as % of Labor Force..... 3.3% 4.3% 9.0%     Total Employment..... 962,418 3,803 53,900     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 2008, Nebraska DOL, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Online Data, April 2009.

Wages: Sample of hourly wage rates in manufacturing occupations (production and/or clerical). Job Title 10th Percentile Median 90th Percentile Assemblers/Fabricators exc. Mach./Electr./Prec. $10.46 $14.09 $16.30 Data Entry Keyers $7.95 $10.96 $16.61 Laborers, Helpers & Material Movers, Hand $8.27 $11.78 $16.17 Lathe Tool Setters $13.17 $15.48 $19.40 Machinists $12.22 $17.90 $37.49 Secretaries, exc. Legal & Medical $8.06 $11.38 $16.16 Welders & Cutters $10.96 $14.22 $18.83 Welding Machine Operators $11.50 $14.48 $18.17 Source: Nebraska Workforce Development, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, Third Quarter 2009.

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

TRANSPORTATION Motor Carrier: Federal State County Number of INTERSTATE Highways Serving City..... 0 Number of Limited Access, Four-Lane Highways..... 0 0 0 Number of Improved Two-Lane Highways..... 1 1 0 Hwy. Name Miles Miles to nearest Interstate highway..... Interstate 29 33 Miles to nearest four-lane highway..... U.S. Highway 77 0 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 Days by Railroad Days by Motor Freight Chicago.......... 1-3 days 1-2 days Dallas.......... 3-4 days 2-3 days Denver.......... 1-3 days 1-2 days Kansas City.......... 1-3 days 1-2 days Los Angeles.......... 4-7 days 2-3 days Minneapolis.......... 1-3 days 1-2 days New York.......... 4-7 days 3-5 days St. Louis.......... 1-3 days 2-3 days Air: Distance to nearest public airport..... 14 minute(s) Length of longest runway..... 4,000 feet Runway lighted..... Yes Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... 58 minute(s) Distance to nearest international airport: Name of Airport Miles to Airport from Community Omaha Eppley International 69 Kansas City International 235 Denver International 536 The Tekamah Municipal Airport, 14 miles east of Oakland, has a 4,000 foot concrete and lighted runway. The Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa, 45 miles north of Oakland, is served by five commercial air carriers. Omaha's Eppley Airfield, 58 miles south of Oakland, with 11 airlines, provides 80 flights daily. Barge: City Adjoins Navigable River..... No Length of Season..... 8 months River, Lake or Ocean..... Missouri River Channel Depth..... 9 feet Channel Width..... 300 feet Barging Facilities..... No Name of Port City Miles to Port Nearest Port: Blair River Port Blair 33 Barge services are available at 19 barge terminal facilities on the Missouri River in Nebraska. The Blair River Port is 33 miles southeast of Oakland. Rail: Community Served by Railroad..... Yes Distance to Nearest Railroad..... 0 mile(s) Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... No Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... 65 mile(s) Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Oakland is served by a main line of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe with several freight trains daily. UTILITIES Electricity:  State Electric Power Deregulated.....   No 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. Wholesale Supplier: Nebraska Public Power District Additional Comments: The Nebraska Public Power District retails electricity to the city of Oakland. A 5000/6250-kVA substation supplies the 4,160-volt grid system. A 34,500 volt sub transmission line from an 115,000-volt substation adjacent to Oakland energizes this distribution substation. This substation can be energized from several different sources to give the Oakland area extremely reliable electrical service. The system is tied into the statewide grid system by means of high voltage transmission lines. Natural Gas: Natural Gas Service Available..... Yes Supplier in Community..... Black Hills Energy Water: Provider..... City of Oakland Major Source..... well If Wells, Average Depth..... 360 feet Rated Capacity..... 0.600 mgd Average Capacity..... 0.175 mgd Peak Demand..... 0.993 mgd Storage Capacity..... 210,000 gallons Hardness..... 25 ppm Treated..... Yes Temperature Range..... 50-55 (degrees Fahrenheit) The municipal water system in Oakland is supplied by three wells which have an average depth of 360 feet. The system has a combined pumping capacity of 1,275 gallons per minute and overhead storage of 210,000 gallons. The static pressure is 72 pounds and the residual pressure is 40 pounds. Ground water is available in Oakland for industrial uses. A two-foot well produces approximately 1,000 gallons of water per minute. Oakland has a rapid sand filter treatment plant which has a capacity of 600 gallons per minute. The water table has not changed significantly during the past five years. Sanitation/Waste Water: Name of Provider..... City of Oakland Type of Service..... sanitary sewerage system and storm sewer system Rated Capacity..... 0.200 (mgd) Average Daily Demand..... 0.160 (mgd) Peak Demand..... 0.300 (mgd) Sewer Connection Fee..... Yes Telecommunications: Name of Local Service Provider..... Nebraska Technologies & Telecommunications (NTNT) Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... 10 Nebraska Technologies & Telecommunications provides local phone service and is also one of the long distance phone providers. Three companies provide internet service to Oakland. TAX STRUCTURE Actual Valuation of City: $38,775,000 (year 2008) Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value): For Year: 2008 City....... $0.9473550 County....... $0.3447990 School....... $1.0910380 Other....... $0.1843090 Total Real Property....... $2.5675010 Bond Indebtedness: For Year: 2009 General Obligation......... $38,775,000.00 MUNICIPAL SERVICES Type of Government..... Mayor/Council Comprehensive City Plan..... Yes, 2001 (year) City Manager..... No City Engineer..... Yes City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... Yes County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... Yes Garbage Service Provider..... Private Public Library in City..... Yes Percent of Streets Paved..... 97 % Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... 25 Number Full-Time Police Officers..... 3 Inside City Outside City Fire Insurance Class..... 10 10 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES   Public Schools # of Schools Enrollment Teacher/Student Ratio Elementary 1 207 1:18 Senior High 1 238 1:9 Oakland-Craig Public School district is accredited by the State of Nebraska and the North Central Association. A $1.9 million elementary (K-6) school, media center, high school-grade school commons, cafeteria, gymnasium, indoor walking tract and instrumental music room was completed in 1984. Region IV-NorthStar Office provides community based services to people with developmental disabilites. Vocational courses are offered in home economics, agriculture, industrial arts and business. The high school offers adult educational courses in cooperation with the Northeast Community College area. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES   Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: Public Golf Course(s)..... 1 Public Tennis Court(s)..... 2 Public Swimming Pool(s)..... 1 Public Park(s)..... 2 Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... 13 mile(s) Camping..... Yes Swimming..... Yes Fishing..... Yes Motorized Boats..... No Water Skiing/Tubing..... No The Oakland City Park is a spacious 40-acre park which boasts a 100+ year old maple tree, along with an abundance of trees and flower garden areas maintained by the Oakland Garden Club. Picnic areas and shelter facilities are available. The park includes a refurbished tennis court with a basketball area beside it. A sand volleyball court is also featured. Children's play areas are furnished with swings and a "children's bridge." Two baseball diamonds are used all summer long by groups from age 5 to adult. The large baseball grandstand is also used for Burt County Fair activities. Oakland-Craig's Public School's football field and new running track are located in the Oakland City Park. HEALTH FACILITIES Number of Hospitals in Community..... 1 Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... 23 Number of Outpatient Clinics..... 2 Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... 5 Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... 1 Veterinarian(s)..... 4 Oakland has the Oakland Family Practice and the Oakland Medical Clinic has its two outpatient clinics. Oakland has one dentist, Dr. James Brosnihan. Family Vision Center has complete eye care and vision care services including eyewear and contact lenses. Oakland Heights Nursing Home offers nursing care, Hospice, Adult Day Care, Meals on Wheels, and Mini bus. Oakland Memorial Hospital is a 23 bed acute care facility that offers inpatient/outpatient care, emergency care, wide variety of ancillary services, specialty clinics, and skilled care. COMMERCIAL SERVICES Type of Newspaper in City....... weekly Local Radio Station(s)....... 0 Number of Protestant Churches....... 5 Number of Catholic Churches....... 0 Number of Synagogues....... 0 Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... 1 Total Number of Rooms Available....... 11 Number of Banks in City....... 1 Chamber of Commerce....... Yes Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... No LARGEST EMPLOYERS Leading Employers in Community: #1. Business Name: Oakland-Craig Public Schools Service Sector: Services Employment Number: Total: 74   (Male: 28   Female: 46) Products/Service: Education   INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... 1 Spec Buildings Available....... 0 Details Available Online....... Yes Details Available in Print....... Yes 7,800 Sq. Ft. Building COMMUNITY NOTES Our Community: The citizens of the "Swedish Capital of Nebraska" thank you for looking at our community and invite you to visit our community during the many summer events to celebrate our Swedish heritage. Suggested Sites: City of Oakland and the list of local events. @ www.ci.oakland.ne.us/commun.htm Nebraska Dept. of Econ. Development @ www.neded.org Burt County Fact Book @ sites.nppd.com/aedc/FactsBook/BurtCo.pdf Northeast Nebraska EEconomic Development District @ www.nenedd.org   Local Development Contact: Cynthia Petersen City of Oakland 401 North Oakland Oakland, Nebraska 68045-1134 Phone:(402) 685-5822 Fax:(402) 685-5853 Email: oakland@skyww.com Website: www.ci.oakland.ne.us   Andy Rennerfeldt Oakland Chamber of Commerce 205 N. Oakland Avenue Oakland, Nebraska 68045 Phone:402 685-6282 Email: arennerfeldt@yahoo.com Website: www.ci.oakland.ne.us   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. Copyright © 2001-2008 Nebraska Public Power District (sites.nppd.com). All rights reserved.