Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 1 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,779 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 8,000 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 1 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 283 |
| Kansas City International | 401 |
| Denver International | 257 |
| North Platte Regional Airport offers west bound daily commercial flights to Denver, CO. Great Lakes Aviation currently serves the westbound Denver flights. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 142 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 263 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Union Pacific Railroad
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| North Platte is home to the world's largest railroad classification yard. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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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 |
| 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. |
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| Additional Comments: |
Nebraska Public Power District's coal fired and hydro electric power plants are both located in Lincoln County. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | NorthWestern Energy | |
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| Local technical and support staff available.
1-800-245-6977 or www.northwesternernergy.com. |
Water:
| Provider..... | Municipal Light & Water | | | Major Source..... | Wells (14) | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 300 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 18.921 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 5.400 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 12.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 4,500,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 255 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 50-60 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| North Platte sits on top of the Ogallala Aquifer. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | Municipal Light & Water | | | Type of Service..... | Fully Mechanical Treatment Plant | | | Rated Capacity..... | 6.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 3.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 8.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest Communications | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 6 | |
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| The local exchange carrier offers a dual fed fiber digital switch. AT&T operates a point of presence. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $1,186,287,113 (year 2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2009
| City....... | | $0.4801870 | | County....... | | $0.3615500 | | School....... | | $1.2789220 | | Other....... | | $0.1530640 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.2737230 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2009
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General Obligation......... | $21,830,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $30,615,569.00 | | County......... | $15,230,000.00 | | School......... | $21,145,000.00 |
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| Real Property Tax remains steady to decreasing. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor/City Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2000 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | 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..... | 86 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 41 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 25 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 42 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 3 | | 9 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
|---|
| Elementary |
8 | 1,713 | 1:18 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
2 | 912 | 1:17 |
| Senior High |
1 | 1,269 | 1:20 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
1 | |
| Community College |
1 | |
| Four-Year College |
1 | |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
|---|
| Elementary |
3 | 339 | 1:12 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
3 | 91 | 1:12 |
| Senior High |
1 | 127 | 1:12 |
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 3 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 2 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 13 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 8 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 5 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Fishing, hunting and hiking opportunities abound in the region. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 105 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 2 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $110 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $800 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $550 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $143,426 |
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| Several new subdivisions are under construction. Sixty-three new houses in Lincoln County. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 116 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 11 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 68 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 23 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 462 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 18 |
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| Over $25 million in construction projects have taken place at Great Plains Regional Medical Center over the past 3 years. These projects have included a major hospital expansion, a new same day surgical center, a complete renovation of the oncology unit, and a new state-of-the-art imaging center. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 5 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 0 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | daily | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 5 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 2 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 180 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 35 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 3 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 24 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 1,536 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 14 | | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 4 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| Total deposits on hand for the community as of 6-30-08 were $616,833,000. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 41 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 554 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Union Pacific Railroad |
| Service Sector: | Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | | Employment Number: | Total: 3,000 | | Year Established: | 1867 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Railroad Transportation |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Great Plains Regional Medical Center |
| Service Sector: | Professional & Business Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 741 | | Year Established: | 1975 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Regional Hospital |
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| #3. | Business Name: | North Platte Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 662 | | Year Established: | 1875 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Public Schools |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Wal*Mart Food Distribution Center |
| Service Sector: | Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | | Employment Number: | Total: 574 | | Year Established: | 2001 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Distribution Center |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Wal*Mart |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 414 | | Year Established: | 1991 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Discount Retail |
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| #6. | Business Name: | City of North Platte |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 400 | | Year Established: | 1875 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | City Government |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Nebraska Public Power District |
| Service Sector: | Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | | Employment Number: | Total: 283 | | Year Established: | 1970 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Utilities |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Cabela's |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 228 | | Year Established: | 1996 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Teleservices |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Lincoln County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 193 | | Year Established: | 1996 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | County Government |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Crete Carriers |
| Service Sector: | Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | | Employment Number: | Total: 171 | | Year Established: | 1996 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Transportation |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: |
Located at the convergence of the North and South Platte Rivers, North
Platte (Lincoln County), Nebraska has a rich and rustic tradition, including
serving as the home of world-famous cowboy, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody.
Early construction laborers working on the development of the Union Pacific
Railroad eventually settled the location now known as "North Platte" in 1897. To this date, North Platte's bond with the railroad industry has never been broken. Today, North Platte is home to the world's largest
railroad classification yard, Union Pacific's Bailey Yard. Current North
Platte area residents still embody the adventurous spirit of our
forefathers. North Platte\Lincoln County is again home to many opportunistic
pioneers. From state-of-the-art cancer treatment to a world-class
transportation and communication network, North Platte offers the challenges
and opportunities sought by today's new pioneers.
With a population now in excess of 25,000, North Platte continues to
experience significant growth in new industry segments including: health and
medical, education, retail, small manufacturing, electric supply, tourism
and warehousing\distribution. All relevant economic indicators point to the
continued growth and success of our region. We encourage you to discover the
opportunities available in our area. | | Suggested Sites: |
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Dan S. Mauk
North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation
502 South Dewey Street
North Platte, NE 69101
Phone:(308) 532-4966
Fax:(308) 532-4827
Email: dan@nparea.com
Website: www.nparea.com |
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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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