Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 23 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,572 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 5,800 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 135 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
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| Omaha Eppley International | 139 |
| Kansas City International | 305 |
| Denver International | 530 |
| Karl Stefan Memorial Airport, located 23 miles southwest of Tilden, provides air freight, air express, and passenger services. Supplementary all-cargo service (air/truck) is available with departures daily. |
| Barge service is available at 19 barge terminal facilities on the Missouri River in Nebraska. The Omaha river port is 135 miles southwest of Tilden. 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. Commodities transported by towing companies are alfalfa pellets, cement, concrete forms, distillers' dried grain, feed, feed ingredients, fertilizer, grain, machinery, molasses, newsprint, nitrogen fertilizer solution, propylene glycol, rock-aggregate, salt, steel, and twine. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 23 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 2 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Nebraska Central Railroad
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| The closest rail transportation is located in Norfolk by Nebraska Central Railroad with an average of two freight trains daily. Reciprocal switching is available. Switching is done by a local switch crew as needed. Norfolk has an estimated 8,000 inbound cars(excluding through cars) and 4,000 outbound cars annually. |
 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 |
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| 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: |
The city of Tilden is provided retail electrical power by Nebraska Public Power District. The city substation is served by two 34.5kV lines from Norfolk and Neligh, which tie to NPPD's statewide transmission grid. The substation has a capacity of 2,500 kVA and the distribution voltage is 2,400/4,160Y. Prospective customers should contact NPPD at 1-877-ASK-NPPD (877-275-6773). |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Black Hills Energy | |
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| Natural gas is provided through Black Hills Energy. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Tilden | | | Major Source..... | well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 168 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 1.600 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 0.269 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 1,000,000.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 75,000 gallons | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 54 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The system has a combined maximum capacity of 1,500 gallons per minute and an average storage capacity of 75,000 gallons. The average daily summer demand is 400,000 gallons. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Tilden | | | Type of Service..... | Lagoon | | | Rated Capacity..... | 180,000.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 105,000.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 123,000.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| The sewer connection fee is currently $135.00 for residental. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Frontier | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 4 | |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $19,671,642 (year 2002) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2002
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2002
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General Obligation......... | $390,000.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor/Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2003 (year) | | City Manager..... | No | | | 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..... | 10 % | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 35 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 2 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 8 |
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| The garbage service is provided by Bud's Sanitation out of Newman Grove but is billed through the city of Tilden. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 163 | 1:13 |
| Senior High |
1 | 236 | 1:18 |
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| Elkhorn Valley Schools includes a middle/jr. high with their high school. The Elkhorn Valley School System, located at 601 South Madison, is the home of the Falcons. Meadow Grove and Tilden, work together for Quality Education. Tilden participates in Education Service Unit No. 8, which is headquartered in Neligh and serves seven counties with speech, physiological, in-service and media services and also provides a school nurse two days each week. Tilden also has Little Lambs Pre-School held at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Colleges located near Tilden include Northeast Community College, Nebraska Christian College, and Wayne State College. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 5 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 1 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 1 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | No | | Swimming..... | No | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | No | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| Tilden lies on the "Cowboy Trail". When completed, the Cowboy Trail will be the longest bicycling and hiking trail in the United States. This trail is on the former Chicago & Northwestern Railroad right-of-way and stretches from Norfolk, Nebraska to Merriman, Nebraska. This trail is magnificent with scenery ranging from the pristine Sandhills of western Nebraska to the woodlands and river scenery of eastern Nebraska. The city of Tilden has two parks with a third under construction. East City Park, located on the Cowboy Trail, offers camping hook-ups with restroom facilities. The Tilden City Park, located on both sides of Giles Creek near the Tilden Hospital, offers relaxing shade, playground facilities and a swimming pool. The Elkhorn River, one mile north of the city, offers some of the top fishing for catfish in the state of Nebraska. Grove Lake and Ashfall Park are a 30 minute drive to northwest of Tilden. Grove Lake Trout Hatchery is an impressive facility to visit. Willow Lake, located in Pierce, Nebraska, is a 30 minute drive and offers some of the finest fishing in northeast Nebraska. Gavins Point Dam and Lewis Clark Lake is located a little over one hour's drive to the north of Tilden. It offers all the facilities associated with a major recreation area. Antelope Country Club located 10 miles west of Tilden on Highway 275, offers golfing facilities, a pro shop and excellent dining in a splendid natural setting along the Elkhorn River Valley. Kelly's Club and Evergreen Hill Golf Courses are lcoated in Battle Creek. Niobrara State Park offers some of the premier camping facilities in the state. It is one of the most scenic areas in northeast Nebraska with numerous activities for everyone during the summer. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 2 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 8 | | 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..... | $300 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $75,000 |
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 20 | 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)..... | 5 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 20 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 3 |
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| Tilden Community Hospital, located at 2nd & Pine Street, is a state licensed and accredited 20-bed acute and long-term health care facility. This hospital provides a full compliment of services including in-patient and out-patient care, minor surgery, radiology and laboratory departments, C-T and MRI scanning, cardiac rehab, physical therapy and emergency care. The Tilden Nursing Center/Beverly Health & Rehab, located at 401 Park Street, is a licensed and medicare skilled nursing care facility with a 49-bed capacity, including a six-bed special care unit. The center offers nursing care, daily activity programs, religious services and more. Barr Clinic, located at 104 E. 2nd Street, is a participating PPO of Blue Cross/Blue Shield. A general practitioner and a physician's assistant specialize in family medicine. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 1 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 1 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 0 |
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| Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 63 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 4 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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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 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | No | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
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