Nebraska               Community "Fast Facts" Profile               Oakland, Nebraska               Date generated: 5/24/2013

LOCATION
Oakland, Nebraska (click for larger view)		Situated in western Burt County, Oakland is located in the Logan Creek Valley, which is 14 miles west of the Missouri River. Oakland has the services of the north-south U.S. Highway 77 and east-west Nebraska Highway 32. These two highways intersect one-half mile south of Oakland. Sioux City, Iowa, is 45 miles north and Omaha, Nebraska, is 58 miles southeast of Oakland.

POPULATION

General: Last Census Current Year % 2010 2012     Change Oakland(2011) ....... 1,244 1,234 -0.8% Burt County ....... 6,858 6,659 -2.9% Labor Market Population1 ....... 104,033 103,102 -0.9% 1) Labor market population is the county population plus the contiguous county population. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, March 2013. City populations estimated to be released July 2013.

County Age Distribution (2011) : Age: 0-19 20-24 25-44 45-64 65+ 85+ Total % Split Male......... 864 114 675 1,017 673 91 3,343 49.1 % Female...... 800 106 639 1,028 886 180 3,459 50.9 % Total: 1,664 220 1,314 2,045 1,559 271

Median Age (2011):     State 36.3 years       County 47.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, County Population Estimates by Selected Age and Gender. Released June 2012.
State Data. U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey

LABOR

Nebraska State (2011) Burt County (2011) Area Labor Force (2011)1 Labor Force..... 1,005,461 3,985 55,513     Total Employment..... 960,835 3,777 52,672     Unemployment..... 44,626 208 2,841     Unemployment as % of Labor Force..... 4.4% 5.2% 5.1%     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 2011, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Online Data, Released 1/17/2013.

Wages: Sample of hourly wage rates in manufacturing occupations (production and/or clerical). Job Title 10th Percentile Median 90th Percentile Accountants and Auditors $16.64 $26.58 $44.06 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other $8.02 $10.77 $17.40 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $9.22 $15.36 $23.18 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $8.57 $13.10 $18.72 Civil Engineers $19.10 $34.60 $50.27 Computer Operators $9.68 $14.36 $20.70 Computer Programmers $16.28 $29.09 $47.58 Computer Systems Analysts $17.38 $32.61 $51.57 Customer Service Representatives $9.12 $13.22 $18.90 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $10.04 $15.05 $21.58 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $11.27 $14.92 $25.23 Data Entry Keyers $10.72 $15.13 $21.41 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $10.09 $12.10 $22.41 Driver/Sales Workers $8.34 $12.70 $24.49 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians $19.52 $30.33 $37.19 Electrical Engineers $25.94 $35.38 $47.22 Electricians $11.87 $16.30 $37.16 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $10.04 $11.20 $13.47 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $7.95 $9.30 $11.43 Industrial Engineers $24.13 $33.58 $45.67 Industrial Machinery Mechanics $12.79 $16.98 $22.55 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $10.88 $13.76 $19.25 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $8.73 $12.37 $17.73 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $13.86 $17.40 $22.03 Machinists $10.86 $17.08 $27.37 Maintenance Workers, Machinery $15.90 $19.92 $24.21 Mechanical Engineers $18.14 $28.66 $43.82 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists $20.09 $26.61 $33.44 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $14.08 $17.69 $22.09 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $10.18 $12.71 $17.97 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants $9.11 $11.04 $14.17 Office Clerks, General $8.16 $11.04 $16.55 Packers and Packagers, Hand $8.12 $12.07 $15.48 Receptionists and Information Clerks $8.31 $11.52 $15.04 Registered Nurses $19.68 $25.65 $35.36 Retail Salespersons $8.03 $9.52 $17.54 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $9.11 $12.53 $18.39 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks $9.97 $14.82 $19.48 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers $7.93 $9.37 $14.82 Telemarketers $7.94 $9.13 $14.32 Tool and Die Makers $16.33 $20.69 $23.52 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer $10.58 $16.65 $23.55 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services $8.99 $15.22 $26.55 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $10.59 $14.66 $22.47 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $14.95 $16.95 $18.80 Source: Nebraska Workforce Development, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, First Quarter 2012.

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

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..... 1 1 0 Hwy. Name Miles Miles to nearest Interstate hwy..... Interstate 29 33 Miles to nearest four-lane hwy..... U.S. Highway 77 0 Motor Freight Carriers:   More than 13,500 licensed motor carriers with worldwide connections are based in Nebraska and serve businesses throughout North America. Transit Time for Carload or Truckload Lots to: Destination Distance by Hwy. Miles Days by Railroad Days by Motor Freight Omaha..... 65 1-2 days 1 Day Lincoln..... 80 1-2 days 1 Day Chicago..... 503 1-3 days 1-2 days Dallas..... 712 3-4 days 2-3 days Denver..... 543 1-3 days 1-2 days Kansas City..... 252 1-3 days 1-2 days Los Angeles..... 1555 4-7 days 2-3 days Minneapolis..... 323 1-3 days 1-2 days New York..... 1276 4-7 days 3-5 days St. Louis..... 503 1-3 days 2-3 days

Air: Distance to nearest public airport..... 14 minute(s) Length of longest runway..... 4,000 feet Runway lighted..... Yes Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... 58 minute(s) Distance to nearest international airport: Name of Airport Miles to Airport from Community Omaha Eppley International 69 Kansas City International 235 Denver International 536 The Tekamah Municipal Airport, 14 miles east of Oakland, has a 4,000 foot concrete and lighted runway. The Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa, 45 miles north of Oakland, is served by five commercial air carriers. Omaha's Eppley Airfield, 58 miles south of Oakland, with 11 airlines, provides 80 flights daily. 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 Name of Port City Miles to Port Nearest Port: Blair River Port Blair 33 Barge services are available at 19 barge terminal facilities on the Missouri River in Nebraska. The Blair River Port is 33 miles southeast of Oakland. Rail: Community Served by Railroad..... Yes Distance to Nearest Railroad..... 0 mile(s) Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... No Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... 65 mile(s) Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Oakland is served by a main line of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe with several freight trains daily. UTILITIES Electricity:  State Electric Power Deregulated.....   No Electric System Operator: 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. Wholesale Supplier: Nebraska Public Power District Additional Comments: The Nebraska Public Power District retails electricity to the city of Oakland. A 5000/6250-kVA substation supplies the 4,160-volt grid system. A 34,500 volt sub transmission line from an 115,000-volt substation adjacent to Oakland energizes this distribution substation. This substation can be energized from several different sources to give the Oakland area extremely reliable electrical service. The system is tied into the statewide grid system by means of high voltage transmission lines. Natural Gas: Natural Gas Service Available..... Yes Supplier in Community..... Black Hills Energy Water: Provider..... City of Oakland Major Source..... well If Wells, Average Depth..... 360 feet Rated Capacity..... 0.350 mgd Average Capacity..... 0.175 mgd Peak Demand..... 0.650 mgd Storage Capacity..... 210,000 gallons Hardness..... 25 ppm Treated..... Yes Temperature Range..... 50-55 (degrees Fahrenheit) The municipal water system in Oakland is supplied by three wells which have an average depth of 360 feet. The system has a combined pumping capacity of 1,275 gallons per minute and overhead storage of 210,000 gallons. The static pressure is 72 pounds and the residual pressure is 40 pounds. Ground water is available in Oakland for industrial uses. A two-foot well produces approximately 1,000 gallons of water per minute. Oakland has a rapid sand filter treatment plant which has a capacity of 600 gallons per minute. The water table has not changed significantly during the past five years. Sanitation/Waste Water: Name of Provider..... City of Oakland Type of Service..... sanitary sewerage system and storm sewer system Rated Capacity..... 0.200 (mgd) Average Daily Demand..... 0.160 (mgd) Peak Demand..... 0.300 (mgd) Sewer Connection Fee..... Yes Telecommunications: Name of Local Service Provider..... American Broadband and CenturyLink 919999 TAX STRUCTURE Actual Valuation of City: $40,273,840 (year 2011) Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value): For Year: 2011 City....... $0.8176110 County....... $0.3647999 School....... $1.0655610 Other....... $0.1910000 Total Real Property....... $2.4393220 Bond Indebtedness: For Year: 2011 General Obligation......... $15,089,696.00

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Type of Government..... Mayor/Council Comprehensive City Plan..... Yes, 2001 (year) City Manager..... No City Engineer..... Yes 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..... 97 % Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... 25 Number Full-Time Police Officers..... 3 Inside City Outside City Fire Insurance Class..... 10 10

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Public Schools	# of Schools	Enrollment	Teacher/Student Ratio
Elementary	1	238	1:110
Senior High	1	210	1:110

Oakland-Craig Public Schools is accredited by the State of NE and the North Central Association. The excellent student - teacher ration assures that each child recieves individual attention. The results of this is the outstanding 22.7 average ACT score of students taking the college entrance exam.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes:
Public Golf Course(s)..... 1 Public Tennis Court(s)..... 2 Public Swimming Pool(s)..... 1 Public Park(s)..... 2
Nearest Public Access to Lake or River.....	13 mile(s)
Camping..... Yes Swimming..... Yes Fishing..... Yes Motorized Boats..... No Water Skiing/Tubing..... No

The Oakland City Park is a spacious 40-acre park which boasts a 100+ year old maple tree, along with an abundance of trees and flower garden areas maintained by the Oakland Garden Club. Picnic areas and shelter facilities are available. The park includes a refurbished tennis court with a basketball area beside it. A sand volleyball court is also featured. Children's play areas are furnished with swings and a "children's bridge." Two baseball diamonds are used all summer long by groups from age 5 to adult. The large baseball grandstand is also used for Burt County Fair activities. Oakland-Craig's Public School's football field and new running track are located in the Oakland City Park.

HEALTH FACILITIES
	Number of Hospitals in Community..... 1 Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... 23 Number of Outpatient Clinics..... 2
	Medical Personnel in or Serving Community:
	Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... 5 Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... 1 Veterinarian(s)..... 4

Oakland has the Oakland Family Practice and the Oakland Medical Clinic has its two outpatient clinics. Oakland has one dentist, Dr. James Brosnihan. Family Vision Center has complete eye care and vision care services including eyewear and contact lenses. Oakland Heights Nursing Home offers nursing care, Hospice, Adult Day Care, Meals on Wheels, and Mini bus. Oakland Memorial Hospital is a 23 bed acute care facility that offers inpatient/outpatient care, emergency care, wide variety of ancillary services, specialty clinics, and skilled care.

COMMERCIAL SERVICES
	Type of Newspaper in City.......	weekly
	Local Radio Station(s).......	0
	Number of Protestant Churches.......	5
	Number of Catholic Churches.......	0
	Number of Synagogues.......	0
	Number of Motels & Hotels in Community.......	1
	Total Number of Rooms Available.......	11
	Number of Banks in City.......	1
	Chamber of Commerce.......	Yes
	Chamber Executive is Full-Time.......	No

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Leading Employers in Community:
#1.	Business Name:	Oakland-Craig Public Schools
	Service Sector:	Services
	Employment Number:	Total: 74   (Male: 28   Female: 46)
	Products/Service:	Education

INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Spec Buildings Available.......	0
Details Available Online.......	Yes
Details Available in Print.......	Yes

INDUSTRIAL SITES
Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community.......	1
Details Available Online.......	Yes
Details Available in Print.......	Yes
	Sites Available on LOIS for Oakland

Located three miles north of Oakland is a 157 acre industrial site with access to the BNSF railroad.

COMMUNITY NOTES
Our Community:	The citizens of the "Swedish Capital of Nebraska" thank you for looking at our community and invite you to visit our community during the many summer events to celebrate our Swedish heritage.
Community Facts Book:	Oakland Facts Book (PDF)
Suggested Sites:	City of Oakland and the list of local events. @ www.ci.oakland.ne.us/commun.htm Nebraska Dept. of Econ. Development @ www.neded.org Burt County Economic Development Corp. @ www.burtcoedc.com Burt County Fact Book @ sites.nppd.com/aedc/FactsBook/BurtCo.pdf Northeast Nebraska EEconomic Development District @ www.nenedd.org

Local Development Contact:

Cynthia Petersen City of Oakland 401 North Oakland Oakland, Nebraska 68045-1134 Phone:(402) 685-5822 Fax:(402) 685-5853 Email: oakland@skyww.com Website: www.ci.oakland.ne.us

Andy Rennerfeldt Oakland Chamber of Commerce 205 N. Oakland Avenue Oakland, Nebraska 68045 Phone:402 685-6282 Email: arennerfeldt@yahoo.com Website: www.ci.oakland.ne.us

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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