Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 1 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 3,276 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 5,100 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 50 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
|---|
| Omaha Eppley International | 334 |
| Kansas City International | 451 |
| Denver International | 207 |
| Searle Field, Ogallala's municipal air field, has two paved and lighted runways 5100 and 3700 feet, hangars, 100 LL fuel, tie down, VOR, DME, VASI, and Unicom. Pilot controlled lighting on 122.8 AWOS on 121.275. PAPI on Rwy 26/08 and VASI on Rwy 13. Searle Field can serve corporate jets and offers 24-hour access to on-site jet fuel and AV-gas. The fuel is self-serve with any major credit card and is owned and operated by the City of Ogallala |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Union Pacific Railroad
|
|
 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 |
| |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Kinder Morgan | |
|
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Ogallala | | | Major Source..... | Well Field | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 400 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 6.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 1.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 4.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 1,200,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 172 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 58-64 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
|
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Ogallala | | | Type of Service..... | Trickling Filter Sewerage Treatment Plant | | | Rated Capacity..... | 1.500 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.800 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 1.200 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
|
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest Communications | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 4 | |
|
| Internet service is provided by ATC Jet, Charter Digital, Lake Mac, Qwest and Megavision. Wireless, digital, and DSL are available. |
|
TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $195,876,362 (year 2006) |
| |
Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2006
| City....... | | $0.3875920 | | County....... | | $0.3341520 | | School....... | | $1.1539120 | | Other....... | | $0.1569330 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.0325890 |
|
|
| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2006
|
General Obligation......... | $3,790,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $2,425,000.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $2,055,000.00 |
|
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Council/City Manager | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2003 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | 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..... | 78 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 2 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 34 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 12 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 8-9 |
|
| Both the City of Ogallala and Keith County completed Comprehensive Plans in 2003. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
| |
| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
|---|
| Elementary |
3 | 434 | 1:11 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 311 | 1:12 |
| Senior High |
1 | 414 | 1:12 |
| Community College |
1 | |
| |
| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
|---|
| Elementary |
2 | 76 | 1:10 |
|
| Mid-Plains Community College has an Ogallala Campus and offers a variety of classes. Mid-Plains Community College main campus is located 50 miles east of Ogallala and offers a multitude of Associate Degree programs. Chadron State College has a cooperative program with Mid-Plains and offers several Bachelor Degree Programs. |
|
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
| |
| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 2 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 6 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 7 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 18 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 15 |
|
| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 5 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
|
| Lake McConaughy is located 9 miles north of Ogallala, along Highways 26/61. Lake McConaughy was formed by damming the North Platter River, which starts in Colorado and comes to western Nebraska via Wyoming. When at capacity the lake boasts 100 miles of shoreline of white sand beaches and 30,000 surface acres of clear blue waters and some of the best walleye fishing in the nation. The lake is a mecca for sailboat and board sailing enthusiasts as well as fishermen and campers. Concessionaires around the lake offer restaurants, lodging, boat rentals, convenience/grocery stores, guide services, jet-ski rentals, scuba diving, and RV camp grounds. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 39 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 16 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $85 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $525 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $350 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $85,000 |
|
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
|
| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 28 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 2 |
|
| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
|
| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 26 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 4 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 80 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 5 |
|
| In 2000, the Ogallala Community Hospital completed construction of a new hospital and clinic facility at a cost of $7 million. New equipment was obtained at a cost of $1 million. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 8 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 3 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
|
| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 6 |
|
| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 4 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 325 |
|
| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 12 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
|
| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 25 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 975 |
|
| Number of Banks in City....... | 3 | |
|
| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| The Keith County News is a bi-weekly publication. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
|
| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 12 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 375 |
|
|
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
|
| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | American Shizuki Corporation |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 200 (Male: 49 Female: 151) | | Year Established: | 1945 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Capacitors |
| |
| #2. | Business Name: | Adams Bank & Trust |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 73 (Male: 25 Female: 48) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Banking, Insurance, Investment |
| |
| #3. | Business Name: | City of Ogallala |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 73 (Male: 42 Female: 31) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | City Government |
| |
| #4. | Business Name: | City School District |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 161 (Male: 43 Female: 118) | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Schools |
| |
| #5. | Business Name: | Farmers Cooperative Association |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 49 (Male: 23 Female: 26) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Agriculture |
| |
| #6. | Business Name: | Keith County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 67 (Male: 41 Female: 26) | | Products/Service: | County Government |
| |
| #7. | Business Name: | Ogallala Community Hospital |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 107 (Male: 15 Female: 92) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Medical |
| |
| #8. | Business Name: | RCS |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 90 (Male: 61 Female: 29) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Radio and Entertainment Software |
| |
| #9. | Business Name: | Travel Centers of America |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 54 (Male: 29 Female: 25) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Truck Stop |
| |
| #10. | Business Name: | Indian Hills Manor/WEL-Life Assisted Living |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 86 (Male: 8 Female: 78) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Retirement Home and Assisted Living |
| |
| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Ogallala offers a tremendous balance of opportunities to new and existing businesses and entrepreneurs. While we are obviously very influenced by our surrounding agricultural resources, we have a balanced influence of both farming (along the Platte Valley) and ranching (in the Sandhills) that offers unmatched diversity in agricultural opportunities. Manufacturing and High-tech businesses are prominantly present in Ogallala and have a history of success. Tourism is very active in Keith County with Lake McConaughy drawing nearly 700,000 visitors each year along with our local Front Street, Mansion on the Hill, Boot Hill, Petrified Wood Gallery, & Walk of Fame attractions. Ogallala is a diverse community and a great place to live, work and play! | | Suggested Sites: |
|
| | |
| |
| 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 © 2001-2010 Nebraska Public Power District (sites.nppd.com). All rights reserved.
|
Ogallala, Nebraska
