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

LOCATION
Valentine, Nebraska (click for larger view)		Valentine, the county seat of Cherry County, is located in north-central Nebraska at the intersection of of U.S. Highways 20 and 83. Valentine is also served by State Highway 12. Valentine is 299 miles northwest of Omaha, Nebraska, and 393 miles northeast of Denver, Colorado.

POPULATION

General: Last Census Latest Year % 2000 2009     Change Valentine ....... 2,820 2,534 -10.1% Cherry County ....... 6,148 5,474 -11.0% Labor Market Population1 ....... 51,216 49,619 -3.1% 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......... 648 254 574 816 452 49 2,744 50.1 % Female...... 595 185 551 832 567 128 2,730 49.9 % Total: 1,243 439 1,125 1,648 1,019 177

Median Age (2009):     State 35.8 years       County 43.9 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 3,307 21,797     Unemployment..... 33,217 93 1,213     Unemployment as % of Labor Force..... 3.3% 2.8% 5.6%     Total Employment..... 962,418 3,214 20,584     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 $7.66 $10.62 $14.47 Laborers, Helpers & Material Movers, Hand $8.45 $11.26 $15.19 Lathe Tool Setters $8.21 $10.37 $15.10 Machinists $10.40 $12.56 $17.60 Secretaries, exc. Legal & Medical $8.64 $11.63 $16.06 Welders & Cutters $8.00 $9.68 $17.17 Welding Machine Operators $11.89 $14.65 $18.20 Source: Nebraska Workforce Development, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, First Quarter 2010.

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

There are currently no manufacturing plants in Valentine, Nebraska.

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..... 2 2 Hwy. Name Miles Miles to nearest Interstate hwy..... 90 78 Miles to nearest four-lane hwy..... 16 200 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..... 304 N/A 1 Day Lincoln..... 308 N/A 1 Day Chicago..... 763 N/A 1-2 days Dallas..... 846 N/A 2-3 days Denver..... 395 N/A 1-2 days Kansas City..... 487 N/A 1-2 days Los Angeles..... 1406 N/A 2-3 days Minneapolis..... 515 N/A 1-2 days New York..... 1536 N/A 3-5 days St. Louis..... 750 N/A 2-3 days

There are currently over 8,000 motor carriers that serve the United States. There are 34 that are dispatched and operate out of Valentine, Nebraska.

Air: Distance to nearest public airport..... 2 minute(s) Elevation..... 2,589 feet Length of longest runway..... 4,400 feet Runway lighted..... Yes Private aircraft storage available..... Yes Private aircraft maintenance available..... No Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... 130 minute(s) Distance to nearest international airport: Name of Airport Miles to Airport from Community Omaha Eppley International 308 Kansas City International 470 Denver International 388 Valentine has two lighted, paved runways which are 4,400 and 3,700 feet long and are equipped for full instrument landing capability. Jet and LL100 fuel are available for sale. Currently there are 24 planes housed at the facility. Valentine is continuing to expand their air service. Meanwhile, full service is available 130 miles south at North Platte, Nebraska where they have three daily flights daily to Denver, Colorado. Rail: Community Served by Railroad..... No Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... No UTILITIES Electricity:  State Electric Power Deregulated.....   No Electric System Operator: City of Valentine   phone - (402) 376-2323   website - www.valentine-ne.com   email - citymgr@inebraska.com   comments - The Valentine Electric System distributes electricity in the city of Valentine. Power is supplied from two distribution substations. There are five main feeder circuits serving different parts of the city. Wholesale Supplier: 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. Natural Gas: Natural Gas Service Available..... No Water: Provider..... City Major Source..... Well If Wells, Average Depth..... 200 feet Rated Capacity..... 2.309 mgd Average Capacity..... 0.960 mgd Peak Demand..... 2.700 mgd Storage Capacity..... 4,600,000 gallons Hardness..... 214 ppm Treated..... No Temperature Range..... 50-52 (degrees Fahrenheit) The municipal water system in Valentine consists of 7 wells. The quality of water in Valentine does not necessitate a water treatment plant. Sanitation/Waste Water: Name of Provider..... City of Valentine Type of Service..... City Sewer Rated Capacity..... 1.000 (mgd) Average Daily Demand..... 0.280 (mgd) Peak Demand..... 0.350 (mgd) Sewer Connection Fee..... Yes Telecommunications: Name of Local Service Provider..... Qwest Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... 4 Qwest Communications provides telecommunications service to the Valentine area. Installation and maintenance personnel are located in Valentine. TAX STRUCTURE Actual Valuation of City: $101,193,582 (year 2003) Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value): For Year: 2003 City....... $0.4500000 County....... $0.3050000 Bond Indebtedness: For Year: 2007 General Obligation......... $3,056,000.00 Revenue......... $1,100,000.00 County......... $0.00 School......... $0.00 MUNICIPAL SERVICES Type of Government..... City Manager Comprehensive City Plan..... Yes, 2002 (year) City Manager..... Yes City Engineer..... No 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..... 85 % Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... 0 Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... 50 Number Full-Time Police Officers..... 5 Inside City Outside City Fire Insurance Class..... 6 10 City of Valentine is a full service city, providing electric, sewer and water services. The cemetery, airport and landfill are owned by the city. All services are operated by the city. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES   Public Schools # of Schools Enrollment Teacher/Student Ratio Elementary 1 259 1:14 Middle / Jr. High 1 168 1:20 Senior High 1 267 1:12 Trade & Tech Schools 0 0 Community College 0 0 Four-Year College 0 0 University 0 0   Private Schools # of Schools Enrollment Teacher/Student Ratio Elementary 3 233 1:9 Middle / Jr. High 3 136 1:10 Senior High 1 240 1:10 Colleges 0 0 School District No. 6 in Cherry County covers 3,620 square miles. The public grade school has a maximum capacity of 325. The high school has a maximum capacity of 350. Vocational Courses offered in the high school include trades and industry, business, agriculture, and home economics. Adult education programs are available in the high school in cooperation with the Mid-Plains Community College. Special education classes, speech therapy, chapter reading, and chapter math are part of the district's elementary program. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES   Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: Public Golf Course(s)..... 0 Private Golf Course(s)..... 1 Public Tennis Court(s)..... 3 Public Swimming Pool(s)..... 1 Public Park(s)..... 4 Public Camp Ground(s)..... 2 Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... 1 mile(s) Camping..... Yes Swimming..... Yes Fishing..... Yes Motorized Boats..... Yes Water Skiing/Tubing..... Yes The city park in Valentine has playground equipment in numerous places as well as picnic tables, grills, fishing, walking paths and camping areas. The ballfield complex has two softball fields, three little league fields, one legion field and a playground. Annual celebrations include Valentine's Day, 1884 day, Bull Bash, Fourth of July, Cherry County Fair, Old West Days. Summer recreation programs include swimming, baseball, softball and flag football. Cultural activities are provided by the Valentine Arts Council and Sandpainters Art Club. HOUSING Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 11 Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 1 Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... $95 Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... $550 Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... $400 Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... $81,000 HEALTH FACILITIES Number of Hospitals in Community..... 1 Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... 30 Number of Outpatient Clinics..... 2 Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... 4 Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... 5 Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... 31 Veterinarian(s)..... 5 COMMERCIAL SERVICES Machine Shops in City....... 2 Tool & Die Services in City....... 0 Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... 0 Type of Newspaper in City....... weekly Local Radio Station(s)....... 1 Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... 2 Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... Yes Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... 65 Number of Protestant Churches....... 13 Number of Catholic Churches....... 1 Number of Synagogues....... 0 Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... 7 Total Number of Rooms Available....... 340 Number of Banks in City....... 4 Chamber of Commerce....... Yes Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... Yes LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... 0 Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... 0 LARGEST EMPLOYERS Leading Employers in Community: #1. Business Name: Cherry County Hospital Service Sector: Services Employment Number: Total: 121     Unions: No Products/Service: Medical   #2. Business Name: Valentine City Schools Service Sector: Services Employment Number: Total: 130     Unions: No Products/Service: Educational   #3. Business Name: City of Valentine Service Sector: Government Employment Number: Total: 36     Products/Service: Library, law enforcement, and utilities   #4. Business Name: Cherry County Service Sector: Government Employment Number: Total: 60     Unions: No   #5. Business Name: Pine View Good Samaritan Nursing Home Service Sector: Other Services Employment Number: Total: 65     Unions: No Products/Service: Nursing Home   INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... 0 Spec Buildings Available....... 0 Details Available Online....... No Details Available in Print....... No 7,353 Sq. Ft. Building INDUSTRIAL SITES Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community....... 0 Details Available Online....... No Details Available in Print....... No COMMUNITY NOTES Our Community: Places of interest in the Valentine area include the Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge, four miles east of Valentine on Highway 12, with exhibition pastures of elk, deer, antelope and buffalo; Fort Falls; Fort Niobrara Museum; public park and picnic area; Smith Falls, highest waterfall in Nebraska; Snake River Falls, largest waterfall in the state; Crazy Horse Canyon located on the Sioux Indian Reservation in the Rosebud area north of Valentine; and canoeing and tubing down the Niobrara River. Suggested Sites: City's Home Page @ www.heartcity.com City's Recreational Programs @ www.valentineyouth.com Valentine City Schools @ www.valentinecityschools.org Cherry County Hospital @ www.cchospital.net Valentine Library @ www.valentinelibrary.org   Local Development Contact: Mike Burge Valentine/Cherry County EDB P.O. Box 411 148 1/2 E. 1st Street Valentine, Nebraska 69201 Phone:402-376-6842 Fax:402-376-8027 Email: crplcrk@sandhillswireless.net   Dean Jacobs Valentine Chamber of Commerce 239 S Main Street Valentine, Nebraska 69201 Phone:402-376-2969 Fax:402-376-2688 Email: valentinecc@inebraska.com Website: www.heartcity.com   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). 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