Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 2 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,204 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 5,500 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 30 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 23 |
| Kansas City International | 150 |
| Denver International | 540 |
| The Plattsmouth Municipal Airport is located two miles south of the city. Other facilities include beacon tower, paved ramp and taxiway, repair shop staffed full time, shop hangar and fuel.
Omaha's Eppley Airfield, 23 miles north of Plattsmouth, provides passenger, air express, and air freight services. Eppley Airfield is served by 13 major and three commuter airlines with 200 flights daily. Public ground transportation is available. |
Barge:
| City Adjoins Navigable River..... | Yes | |
| Length of Season..... | 8 months | |
| River, Lake or Ocean..... | Missouri River | |
| Channel Depth..... | 9 feet | |
| Channel Width..... | 300 feet | |
| Barging Facilities..... | Yes | |
| | Name of Port | | City | | Miles to Port |
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| Nearest Port: | | Rock Bluff | | Plattsmouth | | 5 |
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| Barge service is available at 10 barge terminal facilities on the Missouri River in Nebraska. These river ports are navigable approximately eight months per year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains a 9 foot deep, 300 foot wide channel for 735 navigable miles from Sioux City to the mouth of the Missouri River. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 18 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 47 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | Yes | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 18 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Union Pacific Railroad
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| Main lines of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe, with 45 freight trains daily, and the Union Pacific Railroad, with two freight trains daily, serve Plattsmouth. |
 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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| Additional Comments: |
Plattsmouth is provided retail electric service by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD). The Plattsmouth area is tied into NPPD's statewide grid system. These high voltage transmission lines connect with NPPD's 800,000 kw Cooper Nuclear Station located on the Missouri River nearby Brownville and other generating facilities throughout the state of Nebraska. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Black Hills Energy | |
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| Black Hills Energy is the retail supplier of natural gas in Plattsmouth. The community is served by a two-inch line at 10 pounds of pressure. In addition to traditional services, Black Hills Energy assists large volume users with customized services tailored to their specific needs. |
Water:
| Provider..... | city | | | Major Source..... | well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 75 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 3.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 1.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 2.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 2,100,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 190 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 57-59 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Plattsmouth is supplied by six wells which have an average depth of 75 feet. The system has a maximum capacity of 5 million gallons per day. In addition, ground water is available for industrial uses. The water table has not changed appreciably during the last ten years. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | city | | | Type of Service..... | Trickle Filters | | | Rated Capacity..... | 1.500 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.850 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 3.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| Plattsmouth has a municipal sanitary sewerage system and a storm sewer system. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Windstream | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 5 | |
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| Telephone service is provided in Plattsmouth by Windstream Communications with a digital central Office. Plattsmouth is served with most of the state of the art communication technology. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $266,377,725 (year 2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2009
| City....... | | $0.5347020 | | County....... | | $0.4496380 | | School....... | | $1.2697650 | | Other....... | | $0.1165930 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.3706980 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2008
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General Obligation......... | $8,283,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $645,000.00 |
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| .050152 of City tax rate is for Fire Station Improvement Bond approved by voters in 2006. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor/City Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2004 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | City Engineer..... | No | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | No | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | Private | | | Public Library in City..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 90 % | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 50 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 16 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 9 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 476 | 1:20 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 488 | 1:10 |
| Senior High |
1 | 587 | 1:10 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
2 | 136 | 1:8 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
2 | 56 | 1:8 |
| Senior High |
1 | 12 | 1:5 |
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 2 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 2 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 11 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 1 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| The Plattsmouth area offers an abundance of recreational opportunities. With nearly 100 acres or dedicated park space, easy access to the Missouri and Platte rivers, an Aquatic Center and minutes away from State and Private recreation areas, Plattsmouth is a recreational enthusiast's dream. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 20 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $70 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $725 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $425 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $107,500 |
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 5 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 10 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 4 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 9 | | Optometrist(s) / Ophthalmologist(s)..... | 1 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 5 |
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| Twenty miles to Midlands Community Hospital (Alegent) in Papillion. New hospital under construction at U.S. Highway 75 and Nebraska Hwy 370, 10 miles north of Plattsmouth in Bellevue. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 3 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 1 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 7 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 14 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 0 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 0 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 4 | | Assets: | $2,212,000,000 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| There are no hotels or motels in Plattsmouth. Two bed and breakfasts with six rooms are available. Closest hotels or motels are seven miles north on U.S. Highway 75. |
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