Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 20 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,383 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 4,700 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | No | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 55 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 261 |
| Kansas City International | 365 |
| Denver International | 312 |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 50 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 1 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | Yes | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 16 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | NKC
BN/SF
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 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | City of Beaver City |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Kinder Morgan | |
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| Argon gas available for delivery from Linweld in Kearney at least once a week. |
Water:
| Provider..... | CITY OF BEAVER CITY | | | Major Source..... | GROUND WATER | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 50 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 1.200 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 0.150 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 0.500 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 500,000 gallons | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 58 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | CITY OF BEAVER CITY | | | Type of Service..... | LAGOONS | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.250 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | No | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 5 | |
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| DSL is also available. Service providers are Pinpoint, ATC and Frontier. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $10,394,770 (year 2004) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2004
| City....... | | $0.4962990 | | County....... | | $0.4130640 | | School....... | | $1.0496380 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.3272050 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2004
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| Revenue......... | $430,000.00 | | School......... | $0.19 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | MAYOR / COUNCIL | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1997 (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..... | 98.5 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 20 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 0 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 6 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 85 | 1:12 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | | |
| Senior High |
1 | | |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
1 | |
| Community College |
2 | |
| Four-Year College |
1 | |
| University |
1 | |
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| The Middle and Senior High School is located approximately 10 miles east of Beaver City at the consolidated Southern Valley School. Central Community College at Hastings and McCook Community Colleges at McCook are 2-year colleges. University of Nebraska at Kearney is a 4-year college. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 1 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 3 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 30 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Also available is a semi-truck parking lot with free electric hook-ups. Access to parking is right off Hiway 89. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 2 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $70 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $200 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $350 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $40,000 |
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| 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)..... | 0 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 11 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 1 |
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| Beaver City offers modern ambulances staffed by highly qualified volunteer EMT's. There is a medical clinic within 17 miles of Beaver City. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 1 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 4 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 27 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 8 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 1 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 9 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 1 | | Assets: | $40,000,000 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | BEAVER CITY MANOR & ASSISTED LIVING |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 47 (Male: 5 Female: 42) | | Year Established: | 1967 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | & Assisted Living |
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| #2. | Business Name: | FURNAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 57 (Male: 35 Female: 22) | | Year Established: | 1865 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | COUNTY OFFICES |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
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| INDUSTRIAL SITES |
| Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community....... | 1 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | No |
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| 17.1 Acres of industrial ground available |
| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Unique stores with unique items are located on the square. Every September the City celebrates Eager Beaver Days with a parade, games, good eating, car show and a fun time. | | Suggested Sites: |
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Jay Hall
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 375
Beaver City, NE 68926
Phone:308-268-9966 |
| Cathy John
City of Beaver City
301 10th Street
PO Box 185
Beaver City, NE 68926
Phone:308-268-2145
Fax:308-268-2222
Email: cjon54@hotmail.com |
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