Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 30 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,309 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 4,900 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 70 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 242 |
| Kansas City International | 360 |
| Denver International | 313 |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 10-12 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | Yes | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 22 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Burlington Northern & Santa Fe
NKC Railroad
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 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | Village of Oxford |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska |
| Additional Comments: |
The city owns a 3500 KW generating facility for back-up electrical power. This back-up facility has been in place for more than 90 years, so Oxford rarely has a power shortage. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas; ACE | |
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| SourceGas is retail natural gas distributor. ACE is a publicly-owned utility. |
Water:
| Provider..... | Village of Oxford | | | Major Source..... | 3 wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 110 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 2.880 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 1.008 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 0.648 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 100,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 400 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 50-60 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| Quality of water does not necessitate a water treatment plant. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | Village of Oxford | | | Type of Service..... | Lagoon | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.100 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.070 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Pinpoint Communications | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 3 | |
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| Pinpoint Communication is the local telephone provider. ATC Communications and Qwest offer telephone service and internet access. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $18,264,922 (year 2006) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2006
| City....... | | $0.7134050 | | County....... | | $0.4142460 | | School....... | | $1.2300000 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.5232970 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2006
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General Obligation......... | $90,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $185,000.00 | | School......... | $4,304,762.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Municipal | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1998 (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..... | 99 % | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 29 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 6 |
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| Oxford has an 11-member EMT Rescue Squad. There is a local Recycling Program. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 118 | 1:17 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 137 | 1:10 |
| Senior High |
1 | 118 | 1:10 |
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| ESU #11 serves gifted and special needs students in the community. Central Community College has an off-campus center 25 minutes away and offers distance learning via satellite transmission. University of Nebraska-Kearney is a 70 minute commute.
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 3 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 6 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 5 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 12 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 2 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 20 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Oxford's RV Parking includes water, electric, and dump station. Large fishing pond with bass, crappie and catfish. Both parks have picnic shelters. Oxford also has an outdoor shooting range for target and blue rock shooting, and a racquetball court. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 1 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $75 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $300 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $250 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $50,000 |
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| Oxford has a residential facility for low-income persons that includes utilities, laundry facilities, lawn care, snow removal, and a community room. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 1 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 1 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 2 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 4 |
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| Oxford has physical therapists, physician's assistants, a pharmacist, an 11-member EMT Rescue Squad and 2 ambulances. Hospital is 20 minutes from Oxford. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 1 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 25 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 6 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 1 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 10 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 1 | | Assets: | $82,665,000 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| Several Bed and Breakfasts are within a 30-minute drive of Oxford. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 2 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 41 |
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| It is estimated that less than 1% of the total non-agricultural labor force in the county is unionized. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 45 (Male: 19 Female: 26) | | Year Established: | 1995 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL |
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| #2. | Business Name: | CARGILL, INC |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 31 (Male: 28 Female: 3) | | Year Established: | 1998 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | AGRICULTURAL FERTILIZERS/CHEMICALS |
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| #3. | Business Name: | MIDNEBRASKA INDIVIDUAL SERVICES |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 29 (Male: 7 Female: 22) | | Year Established: | 1970 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | SERVICES FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS |
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| #4. | Business Name: | MERRICK'S OF NEBRASKA |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 10 (Male: 9 Female: 1) | | Year Established: | 1997 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | BABY ANIMAL FEEDS |
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| #5. | Business Name: | OXFORD LOCKER, INC |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 9 (Male: 5 Female: 4) | | Year Established: | 1999 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | CUSTOM MEET PROCESSOR |
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| #6. | Business Name: | VILLAGE OF OXFORD |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 8 (Male: 5 Female: 3) |
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| #7. | Business Name: | BROOKS FORD |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 8 (Male: 6 Female: 2) | | Year Established: | 1962 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | FORD DEALER & SERVICE |
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| #8. | Business Name: | SOUTH CENTRAL STATE BANK |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 5 (Male: 1 Female: 4) | | Year Established: | 1996 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | FINANCIAL INSTITUTION |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Oxford is a great place for business relocation or expansion. The Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Oxford, Southern Valley Business Development, and HOPE work together to promote the business community and assist businesses. Businesses serve global and local interests through manufacturing, agriculture, and the service sector. Residents and visitors have an excellent quality of life in hunting, fishing, golfing, swimming, community celebrations, and youth ball programs. New volunteers are encouraged to become involved! A good business climate in a safe community makes Oxford a great place to work and live. | | Suggested Sites: |
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