Nebraska               Community "Fast Facts" Profile               Ravenna, Nebraska               Date generated: 9/2/2010

LOCATION
Ravenna, Nebraska (click for larger view)		Ravenna, Nebraska, the Heart of the Heartland located just off Senic ByWay Highway 2 and Junction 68. Located within 35 miles of both Kearney and Grand Island, Ravenna gives access to the many advantages and conveniences of a larger city but still preserves small town life.

POPULATION

General: Last Census Latest Year % 2000 2009     Change Ravenna ....... 1,341 1,348 0.5% Buffalo County ....... 42,259 45,814 8.4% Labor Market Population1 ....... 189,616 197,301 4.1% 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 June 2010, County populations released April 2010.

County Age Distribution (2009) : Age: 0-17 18-24 25-44 45-64 65+ 85+ Total % Split Male......... 5,568 4,552 5,112 5,080 2,195 259 22,507 49.1 % Female...... 5,323 4,602 5,025 5,298 3,059 683 23,307 50.9 % Total: 10,891 9,154 10,137 10,378 5,254 942

Median Age (2009):     State 35.8 years       County 29.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, County Population Estimates by Selected Age and Gender. Released June 2010.
State Data. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey

LABOR

State (2009) County (2009) Area Labor Force (2009)1 Labor Force..... 995,635 27,698 101,853     Unemployment..... 33,217 1,008 4,272     Unemployment as % of Labor Force..... 3.3% 3.6% 4.2%     Total Employment..... 962,418 26,690 97,582     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 2009, Nebraska DOL, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Online Data, April 2010.

Wages: Sample of hourly wage rates in manufacturing occupations (production and/or clerical). Job Title 10th Percentile Median 90th Percentile Assemblers/Fabricators, All Others $10.39 $13.61 $16.12 Data Entry Keyers $8.15 $10.96 $15.75 Laborers, Helpers & Material Movers, Hand $7.49 $11.00 $15.90 Lathe Tool Setters $8.53 $10.47 $12.67 Machinists $10.89 $15.47 $19.70 Secretaries, exc. Legal & Medical $7.77 $11.46 $15.98 Welders & Cutters $11.36 $15.08 $21.87 Welding Machine Operators $12.39 $16.17 $18.92 Source: Nebraska Workforce Development, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, First Quarter 2010.

	Percent of Manufacturing Labor Force Unionized	............	1%
	Number of Work Stoppages in Past 5 Years	............	0

TRANSPORTATION Motor Carrier: Number & Type of Roads Serving Community - Federal State County INTERSTATE Hwys..... 0 Limited Access, Four-Lane Hwys..... 0 0 0 Improved Two-Lane Hwys..... 0 2 1 Hwy. Name Miles Miles to nearest Interstate hwy..... 80 25 Miles to nearest four-lane hwy..... 281 25 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 Distance by Hwy. Miles Days by Railroad Days by Motor Freight Omaha..... 182 1-2 days 1 Day Lincoln..... 130 1-2 days 1 Day Chicago..... 646 1-3 days 1-2 days Dallas..... 668 3-4 days 2-3 days Denver..... 392 1-3 days 1-2 days Kansas City..... 321 1-3 days 1-2 days Los Angeles..... 1403 4-7 days 2-3 days Minneapolis..... 558 1-3 days 1-2 days New York..... 1420 4-7 days 3-5 days St. Louis..... 572 1-3 days 2-3 days

Air: Distance to nearest public airport..... 30 minute(s) Distance to nearest international airport: Name of Airport Miles to Airport from Community Omaha Eppley International 186 Kansas City International 304 Denver International 385 Rail: Community Served by Railroad..... Yes Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... 50 Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... No Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad Historically Ravenna is a Railroad town. The community is host to 3,500 railroaders each month that spend their 8-hour layover between Lincoln and Alliance in Ravenna. 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 Ravenna Major Source..... underground water wells If Wells, Average Depth..... 250 feet Rated Capacity..... 0.800 mgd Average Capacity..... 0.600 mgd Peak Demand..... 0.800 mgd Storage Capacity..... 200,000 gallons Hardness..... 250 ppm Treated..... No Temperature Range..... 52-55 (degrees Fahrenheit) Ravenna enjoys a quality water supply from groundwater sources. Regular testing ensures the quality of Ravenna's drinking water. The Water Department is proceeding through the requirements to establish a Wellhead Protection Act in order to safeguard Ravenna's future drinking water. Sanitation/Waste Water: Name of Provider..... City of Ravenna Type of Service..... Lagoon Rated Capacity..... 0.200 (mgd) Average Daily Demand..... 0.170 (mgd) Peak Demand..... 0.200 (mgd) Sewer Connection Fee..... Yes The Wastewater Department is coordinating with the City Engineer to design a larger wastewater facility in order to handle future city growth. Telecommunications: Name of Local Service Provider..... Nebraska Central Telephone Company Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... 6 Alltel Cellular Service has recently erected a tower in Ravenna, which has greatly improved the cellular service in the Ravenna area. TAX STRUCTURE Actual Valuation of City: $45,000,000 (year 2005)

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Type of Government..... Mayor & City Council Comprehensive City Plan..... Yes, 2000 (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..... 95 % Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... 30 Number Full-Time Police Officers..... 3

The City of Ravenna employs its own Police Department. The three officers have over 45 years conbined experience in the law enforcement profession. This department received the honor of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) 2003 Outstanding Police Department of the Year and an honorable mention in 2004. In 2004 the Department won a Law Enforcement Competion Shoot. Ravenna's Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Technicians were rated excellent in a survey by Ravenna's citizens. New fire trucks, emergency unit and equipment keep these departments ready to respond to emergencies in a quick and efficient manner.

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Public Schools	# of Schools	Enrollment	Teacher/Student Ratio
Elementary	1	216	1:12
Senior High	1	228	1:12

The Ravenna Jr./Sr. High School was built in 1969 and the Elementary School was built connected to the High School in 1999. A new Youth Center "Bluejay Headquarters" it located on the Eastside of the School and was built with grant funds written by Ravenna students and opened in October of 2003. "The mission of the Ravenna Public School, in partnership with family and community, is to provide, in a safe and caring environment, those skills which enable individual students to succeed as life long learners in a changing global society."

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes:
Public Golf Course(s)..... 1 Private Golf Course(s)..... 0 Public Tennis Court(s)..... 1 Public Swimming Pool(s)..... 1 Public Park(s)..... 5 Public Camp Ground(s)..... 1
Nearest Public Access to Lake or River.....	1 mile(s)
Camping..... Yes Swimming..... Yes Fishing..... Yes Motorized Boats..... No Water Skiing/Tubing..... No

Park facilities include swimming pool, picnic areas, tables and benches, playground equipment, sand volleyball courts, three ball parks, lighted and paved tennis/basketball courts, and a skate park. Ravenna also has two arenas for local tractor pulls, demolition derbies and mud drags. Two playgrounds in Ravenna have standard playground equipment and a lot of shade trees. Golfers can enjoy playing golf on the rolling green acres of our 9-hole challenging course. The Buffalo County Recreation Area and Lake covers 100 acres and is located only 1 mile east of Ravenna. It has just recently been drenched and stocked with game fish, a new handicapped fishing dock has been constructed, it also features picnic areas, playground equipment, rest rooms, camping and overnight trailer parking, fishing, and boating facilities.

HOUSING

Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 6 Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 1 Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... $110 Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... $350 Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... $300 Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... $70,000

HEALTH FACILITIES
	Number of Hospitals in Community..... 0 Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... 0 Number of Outpatient Clinics..... 1
	Medical Personnel in or Serving Community:
	Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... 5 Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... 2 Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... 19 Veterinarian(s)..... 3

The Ravenna Medical Clinic is staffed Monday through Friday by physicians, nurses and a radiology technician. The clinic provides comprehensive primary care, including lab, X-ray, minor surgery and preventive medicine. The Ravenna Good Samaritan Center (RGSC) is a 67-bed skilled nursing facility and offers outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy. In June of 2002 RGSC opened a new 14-bed Special Care Unit for Alzheimers and other related memory loss victims. Seneca Sunrise is both an assisted and independent living facility. An exercise room, private therapeutic whirlpool, elegant central dining, library and a chapel are available.

COMMERCIAL SERVICES
	Machine Shops in City.......	3
	Tool & Die Services in City.......	1
	Electric Motor Repair Services in City.......	0
	Type of Newspaper in City.......	weekly
	Local Radio Station(s).......	0
	Number of TV Channels Received without Cable.......	4
	Cable Antenna Television Serves City.......	Yes
	Number of Protestant Churches.......	3
	Number of Catholic Churches.......	1
	Number of Synagogues.......	0
	Number of Motels & Hotels in Community.......	1
	Total Number of Rooms Available.......	5
	Number of Banks in City.......	1		Assets:	$78,692,366
	Number of Savings & Loan Firms.......	0
	Chamber of Commerce.......	Yes
	Chamber Executive is Full-Time.......	No

The city of Ravenna has two Bed & Breakfasts that are available. There are a variety of rooms to choose from with their own distinctive style.

LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS

Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... 3 Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... 0 Number of Manufacturing Employees..... 156

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Leading Employers in Community:
#1.	Business Name:	Leprino Foods
	Service Sector:	Manufacturing
	Employment Number:	Total: 212   (Male: 0   Female: 0)
	Unions:	No
	Products/Service:	Cheese Manufacturing Plant
#2.	Business Name:	Ravenna Good Samaritan Center
	Service Sector:	Services
	Employment Number:	Total: 76   (Male: 0   Female: 0)
	Unions:	No
	Products/Service:	Nursing Home
#3.	Business Name:	Ravenna Public Schools
	Employment Number:	Total: 75
	Products/Service:	Public School System
#4.	Business Name:	Abengoa Bioenergy
	Service Sector:	Manufacturing
	Employment Number:	Total: 60   (Male: 0   Female: 0)
	Year Established:	2004
	Unions:	No
	Products/Service:	Ethanol
#5.	Business Name:	Seneca Sunrise
	Service Sector:	Services
	Employment Number:	Total: 30   (Male: 0   Female: 0)
	Unions:	No
	Products/Service:	Assisted & Independent Living Facility
#6.	Business Name:	Henningsen Foods
	Service Sector:	Manufacturing
	Employment Number:	Total: 25   (Male: 0   Female: 0)
	Products/Service:	Food Dehydrating
#7.	Business Name:	Ravenna Super Foods
	Service Sector:	Manufacturing
	Employment Number:	Total: 25   (Male: 0   Female: 0)
	Unions:	No
	Products/Service:	Grocery Store & Deli
#8.	Business Name:	Farmers Coop
	Service Sector:	Services
	Employment Number:	Total: 20   (Male: 0   Female: 0)
	Unions:	No
	Products/Service:	Fuel, Tires & Fertilizer
#9.	Business Name:	Kirschner Implement
	Service Sector:	Services
	Employment Number:	Total: 18   (Male: 0   Female: 0)
	Products/Service:	John Deere Dealership
#10.	Business Name:	Town & Country Bank
	Service Sector:	Services
	Employment Number:	Total: 6   (Male: 0   Female: 0)
	Unions:	No
	Products/Service:	Financial Institute

INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

COMMUNITY NOTES
Our Community:	Come experience Ravenna... Nebraska's Hometown Hideaway. Rest and relax by taking a stroll down any of our quiet streets to one of our parks where you can have a picnic, game of tennis or take a swim. Bring your golf clubs and enjoy playing golf on the rolling green acres of our challenging course. The outdoor enthusiast's can enjoy fishing, canoeing and camping at our Buffalo County Lake located just one mile from town. Every June you can help us celebrate Annevar (Ravenna spelled backwards) a four day carnival celebration with activities for the young and young at heart. Ravenna's community support and pride is shown in our families, volunteers, businesses and educational system. This community pride was proven outstanding when we received the 2002 Nebraska Community Improvment Program Otto G. Hoiberg Award for exhibiting outstanding community development, including a high degree of community involvment and participation and superior progress demonstrated in community improvment efforts and a conscious effort to form a vision for the future. We look forward to seeing you in Ravenna...Nebraska's Hometown Hidaway.
Suggested Sites:	City of Ravenna @ www.cityofravenna.org Ravenna Chamber of Commerce @ www.ci.ravenna.ne.us Ravenna Public Schools @ www.ravenna.esu.10.org

Local Development Contact:

Kellie Crowell City of Ravenna 416 Grand Avenue PO Box 108 Ravenna, Nebraska 68869 Phone:308-452-3273 Fax:308-452-3274 Email: cityofravenna@nctc.net Website: www.cityofravenna.org

Liz Swenson Ravenna Chamber of Commerce 423 Grand Avenue PO Box 56 Ravenna, Nebraska 68869 Phone:308-452-3225 Fax:308-452-3296 Email: ravchamber@towncountrybank.net Website: www.ci.ravenna.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

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