Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 5 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,122 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 4,040 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 135 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 215 |
| Kansas City International | 377 |
| Denver International | 469 |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 19 mile(s) | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 93 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Nebraska Northeastern Railway Company
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 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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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. |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Nebraska Public Power District |
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Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas | |
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Water:
| Provider..... | City of Atkinson | | | Major Source..... | Four wells (one used for backup) | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 160 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.120 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 0.040 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 0.750 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 100,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 110 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 45-60 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Atkinson | | | Type of Service..... | Storm Sewer | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.120 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.120 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.150 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest Communications | |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $61,219,092 (year 2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2009
| City....... | | $0.4332990 | | County....... | | $0.3330730 | | School....... | | $1.0043810 | | Other....... | | $0.1918820 | | Total Real Property....... | | $1.9626350 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2009
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General Obligation......... | $675,000.00 | | County......... | $1,965,000.00 | | School......... | $9,737,000.00 |
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| Special District for real property taxes is a combination of levy's for the Township, Community College, ESU, NRD, Ag Society, and Fire District. These combined total $0.210170 per $100 in valuation. In addition, the City of Atkinson collects a 1% sales tax. Half of the revenue collected from this tax goes to the Public Library, and the other half goes into Economic Development. |
| 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..... | 96 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 39 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 3 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 5 | | 8-9 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 137 | 1:15 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 48 | 1:12 |
| Senior High |
1 | 151 | 1:12 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 36 | 1:7 |
| 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)..... | 2 | | 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..... | 0 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | No | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | No | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| Atkinson has an 8-acre park with heated swimming pool, tennis court, park house, playground, and ballfields. Atkinson Lake, a 17-acre park less than 1 mile, has camping, fishing, playground, walking trails, picnic tables, picnic shelters, and grills. There is hunting, camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, tubing, and tanking within a 60-minute drive all over the area. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 4 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $110 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $450 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $300 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $60,000 |
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 9 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 8 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 19+ | | Optometrist(s) / Ophthalmologist(s)..... | 1 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 1 |
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| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 3 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 5 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 77 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 6 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 1 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 16 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 2 | | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| The Sandhills Guest House opened its doors on March 3, 2006. For more information, call (402) 925-5600 or visit http://atkinsonmotel.com/ |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 5 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 148 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Christensen Farms |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 147 (Male: 111 Female: 36) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Hog Farm |
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| #2. | Business Name: | West Holt Memorial Hospital |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 88 (Male: 7 Female: 81) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Hospital |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Good Samaritan Society/Prairie Winds |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 85 | | Year Established: | 1963 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Nursing Home & Assisted Living |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Olson Industries |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 68 (Male: 61 Female: 7) | | Year Established: | 1983 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Fabricated Metal Products |
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| #5. | Business Name: | West Holt Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 62 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Public School |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Atkinson Livestock Market |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 50 (Male: 37 Female: 13) | | Products/Service: | Livestock sales and cafe |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Alpha Galvanizing |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 39 (Male: 35 Female: 4) | | Year Established: | 1996 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Galvanizing Steel Products |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Mitchell Equipment |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 32 (Male: 28 Female: 4) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Farm Equipment & Repair |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Braun's IGA & Locker |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 30 (Male: 13 Female: 17) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Groceries, meat processing locker & bakery |
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| #10. | Business Name: | City of Atkinson |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 28 (Male: 10 Female: 18) | | Unions: | No |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Thank you for viewing Atkinson's community profile! The cultural community of Atkinson is a mixture of the locals living in and near town, as well as many families living on outlying farms and ranches. Atkinson's annual celebration, Hay Days, is the first weekend in August. If you have any questions or would like more information about Atkinson, please feel free to contact our city office or contact person. | | Suggested Sites: |
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| 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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