Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 2 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,720 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 3,700 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 90 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 189 |
| Kansas City International | 232 |
| Denver International | 416 |
| Superior Municipal Airport, located 1 mile north of Superior, provides an additional transportation outlet with a 4,300 foot concrete runway rated at 15,000 pounds with an LPAV approach system scheduled for 2012 for night time or restricted visibility approach. The nearest point of scheduled air service is at Grand Island, NE which is 87 miles (90 minutes) northwest of Superior. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 5 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 60 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Union Pacific
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
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| Superior is served by the BNSF Railway Company and the Union Pacific Railroad. With transportation access readily available, Superior is ready for your business to start here... growth is a continuous event. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | City of Superior |
| phone - | (402) 897-4713 |
| website - | www.cityofsuperior.org |
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| Superior Utilities System operates as a municipally-owned distribution system and purchases all power requirements from NPPD- Source: 778 MW Cooper Nuclear and 1300 MW Gerald Gentleman Plants. Our rural area is served by South Central Public Power. |
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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 |
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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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| Additional Comments: |
The City of Superior operates the municipal electrical system. The rural area around the city is served by South Central Public District. Power in the city is 2400/4160 volts throughout town and 7200/12470 volts in the east side industrial area. The 34.5 KV line connecting the substations was replaced in 2010. The city purchases power from NPPD and the 115 KV feed into town has about 50% excess capacity. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | City of Superior | |
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| The City of Superior operates the municipal natural gas system, including some of the surrounding areas. The gas system uses a looped grid of 4-inch diameter mains running at 35 PSI pressure. All the gas mains have been replaced in the past five years; the city is replacing the remaining service lines internally through a multi-year program. The gas is supplied from Southern Star Pipeline Company through an 8-inch diameter feed running at more than 100 PSI pressure. The feed has about 60% excess capacity. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Superior | | | Major Source..... | 9 wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 84 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 5.200 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 519,000.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 1,135,000.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 200,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 296 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 50-52 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The City of Superior operates the municipal drinking water system, including some of the surrounding areas. The water is supplied from six city-owned wells with an additional two in backup. The rated pumping capacity of the wells is over 3,300 gallons per minute. In 2009, the city added the town of Hardy as a customer. In 2011, the city replaced the water treatment facility with new chlorination and fluoridation systems. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Superior | | | Type of Service..... | municipal sanitary sewage system and storm sewer system | | | Rated Capacity..... | 350,000.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 210,000.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 790,000.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| The City of Superior operates the wastewater treatment facility. The plant is currently running about 64% capacity. In 2012, the city rebuilt the primary trickling filter treatment system and associated pumps and piping througout the plant. Since 2009, the city has invested heavily sliplining the sewer mains throughout town. While many more years remain, the system will be virtually new when complete. |
Telecommunications:
| Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 5 | |
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| Windstream and Glenwood serve the Superior area; also, with the daily rapid techological changes in telecommunications, Superior has a wide variety of local internet and cellular providers. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $56,935,539 (year 2011) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2011
| City....... | | $0.4080930 | | County....... | | $0.3571210 | | School....... | | $1.2682820 | | Other....... | | $0.2307360 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.2642320 |
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| Superior is a community that believes in itself. Voters approved extending the 1% city sales tax allowing for community improvements and the continuation of economic development efforts. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor-City Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2012 (year) | | 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..... | 95 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 40 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 4 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | A-9 or 10 |
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| The City of Superior derived its name from early settlers who spoke of the "superior" quality of land stretching east and west along the Republican River Valley. The town was surveyed in 1875 but not incorporated until August 4, 1879. The City has an elected mayoral style of government with six council members. The crime rate is 16.5 per thousand as compared to a state average of 59. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 228 | 1:12 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 135 | 1:12 |
| Senior High |
1 | 142 | 1:12 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
0 | 0 |
| Community College |
0 | 0 |
| Four-Year College |
0 | 0 |
| University |
0 | 0 |
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| Superior has a long history of investing in education and learning - just completing a $6 million primary educational facility. Superior participates in Educational Service Unit 9 and is a part of Central Community College system which operates a learning center at the high school. Mid-Nebraska Individual Services provides learning experiences for individuals who have developmental disabilities and three preschools operate within the Superior community. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| 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)..... | 2 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 7 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Superior is steeped in tradition with the heart of the community on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1992 the Nebraska State Legislature declared Superior the Victorian Capital of Nebraska. Superior celebrates it's heritage every Memorial Weekend by hosting their annual Victorian Festival. To learn more about the history of Superior and Nuckolls County be sure to visit the Nuckolls County Museum located in Superior's City Park. The City has two parks - together both parks cover 40 acres. Park amenities include a swimming pool, picnic shelters, playground areas, band shelter, camping facilities, horseshoe/volleyball pits, disc golf, a pond for catch/release fishing, exercise equipment, tennis courts and ball fields. There are a number of youth and adult sport leagues; as well as, bowling and roller skating activities. For the hunting or fishing enthusiast, the Superior area offers abundant wildlife. Just 10 minutes south of Superior is Lovewell State Park and Lake - 1,160 acre State Park adjacent to a 3,000 surface acre reservoir. Superior's golf course is a nine-hole grass green course. After a few rounds you will appreciate the newly constructed clubhouse. Many consider shopping a recreational activity so plan to check out the historic atmosphere of the business district which is blended with modernization and offers an abundant mix of shopping for gifts and accessories. Unwind and visit one of the Midwest's premium wineries, Superior Estates Winery, where you will also be treated with style and attention. It doesn't matter what time of the year you visit ... any time is a good time. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 15 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 2 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $60 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $350 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $250 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $65,000 |
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| In Superior, you will find a wide selection of various priced homes, townhouses, apartments and assisted/independent living facilities. All located in friendly neighborhoods with easy access to shopping, schools, medical assistance and recreational fun. The cost of living is well below the national average. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 25 | 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)..... | 7 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 3 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 45 | | Optometrist(s) / Ophthalmologist(s)..... | 1 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 2 |
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| Brodstone Memorial Hospital has completed 12.7 million dollars in rennovations, adding new services for various types of medical attention. Previously, patients would drive at least 60 miles for certain types of treatments. Now, over 18 specialists visit Brodstone Memorial Hospital at least monthly for the convienence of patients. Brodstone Memorial Hospital is built on a tradition of caring - constantly adding to their service offerings. To learn more about Brodstone Memorial Hospital amd the services provided, visit www.brodstonehospital.org. For further information on health care that would be best suited to fill your needs visit www.cityofsuperior.org and click on the Health Care link. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 3 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 2 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 3 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 1 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 6 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 72 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 10 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 2 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 40 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 3 | | Assets: | $650,000 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 1 | | Assets: | $62,000 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| Superior is the largest community within a 60 mile radius with local businesses constantly striving to achieve growth and expansion for life-long business retention. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 8 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 92 |
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| Realizing that a progressive attitude is needed for any community, the City of Superior, the Superior Chamber of Commerce and the Superior Development Corporation have joined together for the betterment of the community, seeking ways to attract new business, career options for all ages and most importantly improving one's quality of life. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Brodstone Memorial Hospital |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 148 (Male: 10 Female: 138) | | Year Established: | 1928 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | health care |
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| #2. | Business Name: | City of Superior |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 33 (Male: 24 Female: 9) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | government & utilities |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Superior Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 80 (Male: 22 Female: 58) | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | education |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Good Samaritan Home |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 85 (Male: 7 Female: 78) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | health care |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Pamida |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 40 (Male: 6 Female: 34) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | retail store |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Ideal Market |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 57 (Male: 23 Female: 34) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | grocery store |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Mid-Nebraska Individual Services |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 42 (Male: 7 Female: 35) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | education & vocational skills |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Superior Outdoor Power / Superior Industries |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 25 (Male: 21 Female: 4) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | retail power & small farm equipment |
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| JUST SOLD - a 20,000 square foot building to Superior Industries. The community is proud to support the innovative expansion efforts of a reputable company already doing business in Superior. Contact the Superior Development Corporation (402 879-3419) for further information in regards to industrial building sites. Superior is more than just a rural standard when it comes to economic growth and eagerly welcomes new business ventures. |
| The primary objective of most companies when they are analyzing sites for business expansion is to find that one location that allows their business to thrive. Kottmeyer Business Park, located on the east edge of Superior consists of 28 acres with 4 lots available - municipal utilities are in place. It is zoned I-1 heavy industrial. |
| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: |
The people of Superior stand behind the community as a goal to grow. Commumity support and high participation in business, education, agriculture, numerous clubs, school and community events is an everyday occurrence. In order to create a competitive advantage, the Superior Development Corporation offers a business incentive package along with a program that provides credits to qualifying businesses. Whether you are a prospective employer, traveler or potential resident, Superior is an ideal place to start your business, stop by or call home. |
Community
Facts Book: |
Superior Facts Book (PDF)
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| State Contacts: | Catherine Lang, Director
Neb. Dept. of Economic Development
PO Box 94666
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-4747 or (800) 426-6505
Email: catherine.lang@nebraska.gov
Website: www.NebraskaAdvantage.org |
| Rick Nelsen, Economic Development Manager
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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