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Wynot, Nebraska              

Date generated: 9/2/2010


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Wynot, Nebraska

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  Wynot is located in Cedar County and served by east-west Highway 12 Wynot. Wynot is 51 miles northwest of Sioux City, Iowa, and 142 miles northeast of Omaha.

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General:
Last CensusLatest Year%
2000
2009
    Change
Wynot .......191160-16.2%
Cedar County .......9,6158,362-13.0%
Labor Market Population1.......78,22574,848-4.3%

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......... 1,103 380 748 1,263 739 119 4,233 50.6 %
Female...... 1,021 333 635 1,174 966 231 4,129 49.4 %

Total: 2,124 713 1,383 2,437 1,705 350

Median Age (2009):     State 35.8 years       County 44.6 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

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State
(2009)
County
(2009)
Area Labor
Force (2009)1
Labor Force.....995,6354,73541,374    
Unemployment.....33,2171771,806    
Unemployment as % of Labor Force.....3.3%3.7%4.4%    
Total Employment.....962,4184,55739,567    

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$10.78$14.39$17.34
Data Entry Keyers$7.67$10.94$15.65
Laborers, Helpers & Material Movers, Hand$8.15$12.14$17.31
Lathe Tool Setters$14.56$17.72$21.83
Machinists$10.20$16.75$36.81
Secretaries, exc. Legal & Medical$8.26$11.56$16.86
Welders & Cutters$10.27$13.52$19.41
Welding Machine Operators$11.82$14.60$18.63

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

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Motor Carrier:

Number & Type of Roads Serving Community -
FederalStateCounty
INTERSTATE Hwys.....0
Limited Access, Four-Lane Hwys.....000
Improved Two-Lane Hwys.....000
Hwy. NameMiles
Miles to nearest Interstate hwy.....I2950
Miles to nearest four-lane hwy.....

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.

Nebraska Right in the Middle!

Transit Time for Carload or Truckload Lots to:
Destination
Distance by
Hwy. Miles
Days by
Railroad
Days by
Motor Freight
Omaha.....142N/A1 Day
Lincoln.....196N/A1 Day
Chicago.....578N/A1-2 days
Dallas.....749N/A2-3 days
Denver.....577N/A1-2 days
Kansas City.....324N/A1-2 days
Los Angeles.....1588N/A2-3 days
Minneapolis.....322N/A1-2 days
New York.....1351N/A3-5 days
St. Louis.....576N/A2-3 days
Legal Trucking Distances - Nebraska

Air:
Distance to nearest public airport.....25 minute(s)
Elevation.....1,305 feet
Length of longest runway.....6,100 feet
Runway lighted.....Yes
Private aircraft storage available.....Yes
Private aircraft maintenance available.....Yes
Distance to nearest commercial air transportation.....25 minute(s)

Distance to nearest international airport:

Name of Airport Miles to Airport
from Community
Omaha Eppley International 146
Kansas City International 307
Denver International 570

Triple A Airlines is the airline serving this area.

Barge:
City Adjoins Navigable River.....No
Length of Season.....8 months
River, Lake or Ocean.....Missouri River
Channel Depth.....9 feet
Channel Width.....300 feet
Barging Facilities.....No

Rail:
Community Served by Railroad.....No
Distance to Nearest Railroad..... 25 mile(s)
Number of Freight Trains Per Day.....1/week
Functional Piggyback Ramp Available.....Yes
Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service.....25 mile(s)

Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: Burlington Northern


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Electricity:

 State Electric Power Deregulated.....   No

Electric System Operator: Cedar-Knox Public Power District
  phone - (402) 254-6291 or 24-Hours: (800) 891-5196
  website - www.cedarknoxppd.com
  email - ckppd@hartel.net
  comments -
Cedar-Knox is a non-profit electrical utility that is a political subdivision of the state of Nebraska. Cedar-Knox provides electrical service to rural, town, irrigation, industrial, and resale customers within the chartered area of our District. Counties served by CKPPD include all of Cedar, and parts of Knox, Pierce, Wayne, and Dixon counties in northeast Nebraska.

Wholesale Supplier: Cedar-Knox Public Power District

Water:
Provider.....Municipal
Major Source.....Village of Wynot
If Wells, Average Depth.....62 feet
Average Capacity.....19,737.000 mgd
Storage Capacity.....99,000 gallons
Hardness.....520 ppm
Treated.....No

Sanitation/Waste Water:
Name of Provider.....Village of Wynot
Type of Service.....lagoon
Sewer Connection Fee.....Yes

Telecommunications:
Name of Local Service Provider.....Great Plains Communications

Telecommunications, Internet services, and cable television are provided by Great Plains Communications, Inc.

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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2007
City.......$0.4499810

The village of Wynot does not have any bond indebtedness!

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Type of Government..... Village Board
Comprehensive City Plan..... No, (year)
City Manager..... No
City Engineer..... Yes
City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... No
County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... No
Garbage Service Provider..... Private
Public Library in City..... No
Inside City
Fire Insurance Class..... 8

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Public Schools# of SchoolsEnrollmentTeacher/Student Ratio
Elementary 1591:11
Middle / Jr. High 1
Senior High 1981:9

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Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes:
Public Golf Course(s).....3
Public Park(s).....1
Nearest Public Access to Lake or River.....7 mile(s)
Camping.....Yes
Swimming.....Yes
Fishing.....Yes
Motorized Boats.....Yes
Water Skiing/Tubing.....Yes

Brooky Bottom is a recreational area on the Missouri River East of Wynot (North of the Wiseman Monument). It has a camping area with five RV hook-ups (water/sewer/electricty), picnic area, and a boat dock. The Wynot Village Park (Telleson Park) has a gazebo, picnic area, and children's playground equipment. Local golf courses are Highlands Golf Course in Ponca, Lakeview Golf Course in Crofton, and Golf Course and Country Club in Hartington.

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Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 0
Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... 0
Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... $175
Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... $30,000

Pine Lane is an assisted living unit located in Hartington. Local residents utilitize the following nursing homes: Hartington Nursing Center, Hillcrest Care Center in Laurel, and Park Health Care Center in Coleridge.

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

The clinics used by residents of Wynot include: Avera Sacred Heart Medical Clinic in Hartington, Yankton Medical Clinic in Yankton, SD, Avera Sacred Heart Clinic in Crofton, and Vermillion Medical Clinic in Vermillion, SD.

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Machine Shops in City.......2
Tool & Die Services in City.......0
Electric Motor Repair Services in City.......1

Type of Newspaper in City.......none

Number of TV Channels Received without Cable.......5
Cable Antenna Television Serves City.......Yes
Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received.......13

Number of Protestant Churches.......0
Number of Catholic Churches.......1
Number of Synagogues.......0

Number of Motels & Hotels in Community.......0

Number of Banks in City.......1

Chamber of Commerce.......Yes
Chamber Executive is Full-Time.......No

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Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community.....0
Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions.....0

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Leading Employers in Community:

#1.Business Name:Wynot Public Schools
Service Sector: Services
Unions:Yes
Products/Service:Education
 

top of page INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Industrial Buildings Available in Community.......0
Spec Buildings Available.......0
Details Available Online.......No
Details Available in Print.......No

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Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community.......1
Details Available Online.......No
Details Available in Print.......No

The area available is 4.5 acres.

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Our Community:Wynot is a friendly town located in Cedar County. Wynot offers an affordable alternative for residential living in a rural atmosphere. The residents of Wynot believe that it is a great place to live and raise a family. Thank you for taking the time to view our profile and feel free to contact us for more information or if you have questions.

Suggested Sites:
Wynot Community Website @ www.wynotnebraska.com
Wynot High School @ www.wynot.esu1.org
Lewis and Clark Trail @ www.lewisandclarktrail.cjb.net
Shannon Trail @ www.shannontrail.com
Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway @ www.nebraskaoutlawtrail.org
 
Local
Development
Contact:
Sally Snowe
Village of Wynot
P.O. Box 61
Wynot, NE 68792
Phone:(402) 357-2429
Email: villageofwynot@gpcom.net
  
 
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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