Bancroft
N E B R A S K A
“Where quality of life is still cherished”
www.cumingcountyed.com
www.bancroftnebraska.org
COMMUNITY
GUIDE
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C O M M U N I T Y
G U I D E
The following pages contain
basic information about Bancroft,
Nebraska. This information was
compiled by the Cuming County
Economic Development, village
of Bancroft, Cuming County Public
Power District, and Nebraska
Public Power District in order to
promote community development
and quality of life.
Section headings are hot linked within this Community Guide. Click on the
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ABOUT
BANCROFT
N E B R A S K A
Bancroft is a community of approximately 500 people located in
Cuming County in the northeast corner of Nebraska. Bancroft is home
to the John G. Neihardt Center and Sioux Prayer Garden attracting
thousands of visitors to our town. We have many businesses, old and
new. Come discover the quiet beauty of the Neihardt Center and a
whole lot more!
Contacts
Garry Clark
Executive Director
Cuming County Economic
Development
West Point, Nebraska 68788
Phone: (402) 372-6001
Cell Phone: (402) 380-3901
Email: [email protected]
www.cumingcountyed.com
2012 U.S. Census Population
Bancroft
489
Cuming County
Jack Gardes
Chairman
Village of Bancroft
Bancroft, Nebraska 68004
Phone: (402) 648‑3407
www.bancroftnebraska.org
Rick J. Nelsen, CEcD
Economic Development Manager
Nebraska Public Power District
Columbus, Nebraska 68602-0499
Phone: (402) 563-5534
Cell: (308) 627-6746
Toll Free: (800) 282-6773
Email: [email protected]
econdev.nppd.com
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Table of Contents
3Geography
16 Local Government
4Economic
Development
17Education
5Labor
23Community
Services
7 Market Access
8Infrastructure
13 Communications
14 Tax Structure
18 Quality of Life
24 Agriculture & Raw
Materials
26Climate
B A N C R O F T
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Geography
Location
Bancroft is located in the northeast corner of Cuming
County, Nebraska.
BANCROFT
Bancroft is served by Nebraska Highways 51
(east‑west) and 16 (north‑south). Bancroft is 45 miles
east of Norfolk; 46 miles north of Fremont; 43 miles
southwest of Sioux City, Iowa; and 79 miles northwest
of Omaha.
Elevation
Bancroft is 1,370 feet above sea level.
WYOMING
SOUTH DAKOTA
BANCROFT
COLORADO
IOWA
MISSOURI
KANSAS
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Economic Development
Cuming County Economic Development, Bancroft
Betterment, Beemer Economic Development, and
the Beemer and Bancroft Community Clubs work with
village and county officials for economic development
in the area.
Firms with retail sales tax permits in Bancroft reported
2012 net taxable retail sales of $4,847,903, while
Cuming County reported retail sales of $72,913,469.
Economic Development Organizations
Cuming County Economic Development is a non‑profit
organization. There are nine board members one from
each community and five at large members appointed
by the County Board representing the entire county.
The communities of Bancroft, Beemer, West Point, and
Wisner and the county government share the interlocal
agreement.
Cuming County Economic Development has
accomplished the passage of a local sales
tax, promotion of a village program/housing/
comprehensive plan grant, retention efforts/recruitment
projects, and use of the county facade program for
local business improvements.
Approximately seven acres in and adjacent to Bancroft
are zoned for industry. The price of industrially zoned
land varies from $7,000 to $10,000 per acre.
Bancroft’s Manufacturing
Employer
Bancroft’s Nonmanufacturing
Employers
Employees
Employees
Triple “C” Products, Inc............................15
Livestock equipment manufacturer
Bancroft-Rosalie Schools.........................46
Education
Grandma’s Attic.........................................12
Flower and gift establishment
Bancroft Grain LLC.....................................2
Grain elevator
Renz Electric & Plumbing.........................12
Plumbing, heating & electrical
Triple “C” Products, Inc.
Rude’s Mart..................................................8
Convenience store/grocery store
Village of Bancroft.......................................6
Government
Bancroft Grain LLC
Steiny’s Farm Repair
Grandma’s Attic
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Labor
Nonfarm Wage & Salary Employment,
Cuming County,
2012 Annual Average
Transportation, Warehousing
& Utilities
3.5%
Information
2.1%
Professional & Business Services
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Annual Average 2012
Total Government
24.4%
Cuming County
2.8%
Nebraska
3.9%
United States
8.1%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor
Other Services, except Public
5.0%
Financial Activities
5.1%
2006-2011 Percent Change
Value Added Per Dollar
Manufacturing Production Worker
Wages Nebraska, Surrounding
States & U.S.
Natural Resources &
Construction
6.3%
25.0
Wholesale Trade
7.0%
Education &
Health Services
12.3%
20.8%
20.0
Leisure & Hospitality
8.7%
15.0
Manufacturing
11.7%
Retail Trade
10.3%
10.0
Source: Nebraska Department of Labor
11.7%
10.2%
5.0
0.0
Bancroft Labor Supply
Annual Average 2012
U.S.
Surrounding
States
Nebraska
Surrounding states include data for states contiguous
to Nebraska as a group, including Colorado, Iowa,
Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Cuming &
Contiguous
Counties*
Cuming
County
Non-farm wage and
salary workers.....................
33,823
3,305
Total employment................
45,204
5,062
Labor market population.....
85,474
TOTAL POTENTIAL LABOR SUPPLY
County high school graduates
annually....................................................
706
Commuting out of county (2011)................
1,917
Unemployed.............................................
150
Estimated number of homemakers
seasonal & part-time workers, and
workers who would shift from low‑paying
jobs who could be expected to work for
industry....................................................
250
Total.........................................................
3,023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, www.census.gov
Unionization
Nebraska has a right to work provision in its
constitution. In 2012, 6.0 percent of Nebraska’s private
sector wage and salary workers were members of labor
unions compared to a national figure of 11.3%.
Local Labor Union
Bancroft‑Rosalie Schools Nebraska State Education Association
Fringe Benefits
*Contiguous counties include Burt, Colfax, Dodge, Stanton, Thurston,
and Wayne Counties in Nebraska.
Local industries estimate fringe benefits to range from
4.5 to 6.75 percent of wages.
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Average Hourly Earnings for Production Workers, 2012
U.S. Average
NEBRASKA
California
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
$16.64
$19.08
$20.20
$25.13
$19.17
$18.50
$17.41
$18.46
$20.71
$19.19
$18.05
$18.26
$18.05
0
$5
$15
$10
$20
$25
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov)
Average Annual Unemployment Insurance
Contribution Per Covered Employee, 2012
U.S. Average
NEBRASKA
California
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
$490
$405
$531
$335
$487
$326
$100
$200
$300
$676
$581
$302
$0
Source:
$417
$227
$583
$556
$400
$600
$500
$700
$800
Values calculated by Ken Lemke, Nebraska Public Power District, from U.S. Department of Labor,
Employment and Training Administration. Average Employer Contribution Rates by State, 2012.
http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov
Wage Sampling: Hourly wage rates for various occupations, Northeast Region, Nebraska
10th
Percentile
Job Title
Accountants and Auditors
Computer Programmers
Registered Nurses
Retail Salespersons
Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Customer Service Representatives
Office Clerks, General
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Machinists
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters/Operators
Electricians
Tool and Die Makers
Workforce
18.18
16.74
19.46
8.04
9.29
9.06
8.24
8.35
8.54
11.79
11.67
14.33
11.46
11.11
12.61
16.51
50th
Percentile
27.65
30.12
24.80
9.56
12.46
13.09
11.31
12.77
12.33
17.06
15.90
17.11
18.08
14.66
17.02
20.95
90th
Percentile
45.67
91.77
33.84
17.44
18.01
19.04
16.52
16.89
17.70
25.83
23.82
19.05
23.89
24.45
31.26
23.65
Source: Nebraska Workforce Development, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, Second Quarter 2013
The Nebraska Department of Labor serves employers
and job seekers across Nebraska through its “One‑Stop
Career Centers” located across the state. Services for
employers include employee recruitment and screening,
posting job openings, tax credit information, and labor
market and labor law information. Job seekers can find
a full array of employment and training related services
including on‑site services provided by a network of
mandatory Workforce Investment Act partners. The
nearest One‑Stop Career Center is located in Fremont,
46 miles south and also in Norfolk, 45 miles west of
Bancroft.
To learn more about these and other services visit
https://neworks.nebraska.gov.
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Highways
Rail
Located in Cuming County in northeast Nebraska,
Bancroft is served by Nebraska Highways 51 and 16.
Bancroft is 45 miles east of Norfolk; 46 miles north of
Fremont; 43 miles southwest of Sioux City, Iowa; and
79 miles northwest of Omaha.
The nearest rail service is BNSF Railway Co. located
between Oakland and Lyons, 11 miles southeast of
Bancroft.
Trucklines
More than 13,500 licensed motor carriers with
worldwide connections are based in Nebraska and
serve businesses throughout North America.
Trucking Distance from
NEBRASKA
95
80
BANCROFT
80
1 Day
2 Days
3 Days
Bus Line
Arrow Stage Lines, one of the nation’s largest
family‑owned motor coach charter carriers, was
founded in and has served Norfolk, 45 miles west of
Bancroft, since 1928. Offering local and nationwide
motor coach charter service, Arrow Stage Lines offers
one scheduled bus to Omaha, Monday through Friday,
via Columbus, Schuyler, and Fremont. Besides this
regular scheduled route to Omaha and Eppley Airfield,
nationwide bus connections are available through
Greyhound to all mainland states and Canada.
Privately owned Navigator Motor Coaches, Inc., in
Norfolk, provides charter bus service locally, nationwide,
and to Canada and Mexico.
Air
The Norfolk Regional Airport in Norfolk, is located
48 miles east of Bancroft. The Norfolk Regional Airport
provides competitive fuel prices, a pilot’s lounge, and a
courtesy car for local use.
Norfolk Airport Services is the Fixed Base
Operator (FBO) and is maintained and operated by the
Norfolk Airport Authority. The FBO provides a Weather
Services International (WSI) pilot briefing station. The
FBO is equipped with Jet A and 100 Low Lead tanks
and trucks. Wireless internet is also available.
The airport is equipped with two 5,800‑foot paved and
lighted runways with a full instrument landing system.
The elevation at the airport is 1,572 feet above sea
level. The latitude is 41‑59‑07.67N and the longitude is
097‑26‑06.40W.
Light aircraft, as well as large and cabin class corporate
airplanes, can be accommodated with fuel and storage
services. T hangars are available for lease, with heating
upon request. Liberty Aviation, Inc., a full‑service
aircraft maintenance facility, is located on‑site.
Nearest Commercial Air Service
Sioux Gateway Airport
Sioux City, IA.............................46 miles, 53 minutes
Eppley Airfield
Omaha.......................................74 miles, 98 minutes
Lincoln Airport
Lincoln.....................................99 miles, 120 minutes
Water
Barge service is available in Sioux City, Iowa, 43 miles
northeast of Bancroft.
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Infrastructure
Nebraska Highlights
Energy costs are often a considerable part of any
business’s operational budget. These costs can vary
greatly between states, but in Nebraska (the only state
in the nation where all electric utilities are publicly
owned) electric costs are passed to consumers at
low, cost-of-service rates. As a result, the state claims
industrial rates well below the national average.
Nebraska electric utilities are able to offer low rates, in
part, because they draw from a balanced and efficient
“mix” of generation resources. This mix includes
coal, natural gas, oil, diesel, and methane along with
carbon-free generation, like nuclear, wind power, and
hydropower.
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is the state’s
largest electric generating utility in terms of chartered
territory, which includes all or parts of 86 of Nebraska’s
93 counties. NPPD relies upon nine major generating
facilities, more than 5,000 miles of high‑voltage power
lines, approximately 260 substations, and thousands
more miles of distribution lines. Because the system
is interconnected to electrical grids in other states,
NPPD works with regional utilities and industry entities
to ensure power is delivered safely and dependably to
Nebraskans.
NPPD has a new wholesale Economic Development
Rate (EDR) for qualifying projects. To be eligible for the
new, low EDR, a project must be a customer of NPPD’s
Retail Division or an NPPD wholesale customer,
generate a new or additional electric load of at least
10 megawatts, have a minimum monthly load demand
factor of seventy‑five percent, and receive Nebraska
Advantage
economic
development
incentives
offered through Nebraska’s Department of Economic
Development.
NPPD is the state’s leader in generating electricity
with renewable resources. NPPD owns and operates
three hydropower facilities and a 36‑turbine,
60‑megawatt wind energy facility. NPPD has invested
millions in the state’s development of wind power
during the past 13 years. Knowing that it would be
more economical for ratepayers, NPPD recently
signed 20‑year, multi‑million‑dollar agreements with
private wind developers to purchase power generated
from community‑based, wind‑powered generation
facilities. In addition, NPPD continues to explore other
opportunities to add more wind power to its generation
portfolio in the next 10 years.
With a proven not‑for‑profit power system, strong
infrastructure, a commitment to renewable energy,
and a plan for meeting customer’s needs well into the
future, Nebraska’s public power utilities help make
Nebraska an excellent location for industries.
Natural gas in Nebraska is also attractive to industry
for service, supply, and price. A gas‑producing state,
Nebraska is close and well‑connected by pipeline to
the major gas fields of the central and southern plains.
The state’s average cost of industrial gas is less than
both the regional and national averages.
The pipelines of two major companies, Northern Natural
Gas and Kinder Morgan, provide an ample supply of
natural gas to most areas of Nebraska. Depending on
usage requirements, natural gas is offered both on a
“firm” and “interruptible” basis.
NPPD’s Sources of Energy - 2012
Beatrice Power Station
(All resources owned or purchased)
Cooper Nuclear Station
Hydro
Gas & Oil 2.6%
1.6%
Gerald Gentleman Station
Ainsworth Wind Facility
Coal
54.7%
Purchases
7.4%
Wind
4.5%
Nuclear
29.2%
B A N C R O F T
Nebraska’s
Energy Costs
Are Among
The Lowest In
The Nation
U.S. Average
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2011 Average Retail Price of Energy Costs
Electric
Natural Gas
(Cents per Kilowatt Hour)
Residential
Commercial
11.72
10.23
(Dollars per Thousand Cubic Feet)
Industrial
Residential
6.82
11.03
7.99
6.43
13.05
10.11
9.44
11.78
Indiana
Commercial
Industrial
8.92
5.11
8.84
6.69
5.61
9.93
8.28
7.04
7.06
8.25
7.84
6.42
8.64
6.42
8.78
8.27
6.84
10.06
8.77
6.17
9.46
8.04
6.53
NEBRASKA
9.32
California
14.78
Colorado
11.27
Illinois
Iowa
10.46
7.85
5.21
9.54
7.55
5.78
Kansas
10.65
8.78
6.71
9.93
8.89
5.28
Massachusetts
14.67
14.33
13.38
13.81
11.68
10.14
Michigan
13.27
10.33
7.32
10.47
9.14
8.27
Minnesota
10.96
8.63
6.47
8.85
7.46
5.55
Missouri
9.75
8.04
5.85
12.02
9.99
8.54
New Jersey
11.64
9.05
6.65
10.66
8.07
8.99
New York
16.23
13.47
11.43
11.78
9.51
9.23
Ohio
18.26
15.81
7.83
13.71
9.32
8.09
Pennsylvania
11.42
9.63
6.12
10.78
8.55
6.77
Texas
13.26
10.03
7.73
12.46
10.42
9.86
Wisconsin
13.03
10.43
7.33
9.77
8.03
7.05
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2011 Annual
Cuming County Utilities
Electricity
Cuming County Public Power District (CCPPD), a
wholesale power customer of Nebraska Public Power
District (NPPD), provides retail electric service to the
village of Bancroft. Bancroft is served from a CCPPD
34.5/4.16 kV, 5,000 kVA substation with a 34,500 volt
three‑wye feed from the Nebraska statewide
high‑voltage grid system. The distribution system is
4,150 volts wye with two lines feeding the city.
Base Electric Rates (effective 1/1/13)
Summer bills run from June–September.
Winter bills run from October–May.
This rate is subject to application of the Retail
Production Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Customers who are served from distribution facilities
for which CCPPD has a Lease Payment or Debt
Service obligation and/or a Gross Revenue Tax
obligation will have the Base Rate adjusted to include
such obligations.
Residential Service
Capacity Charge:
$20.40 per month
Energy Charge:
Summer
Winter
$0.1067
$0.0887
per kWh for the first
750 kWh used per month
$0.0872
$0.0614
per kWh for all additional
use
Minimum Bill: The Capacity Charge, subject to
applicable Base Rate adjustments.
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Municipal Commercial Service
Capacity Charge:
Single Phase
$24.50 per month
Three Phase
$27.00 per month
Prospective customers should contact Cuming County
Public Power District, (877) 572‑2463, www.ccppd
.com, for further information regarding electric rates
and service in the village of Bancroft and surrounding
rural area.
Natural Gas
Summer
Winter
$0.1142
$0.0942
per kWh for the first
1,000 kWh used per
month
$0.0972
$0.0802
per kWh for the next
2,000 kWh used per
month
$0.0972
$0.0689
per kWh for all additional
use
Minimum Bill: The Capacity Charge, subject to
applicable Base Rate adjustments.
Commercial Electric Space Heating
Capacity Charge:
Single Phase
$30.30 per month
Three Phase
$35.80 per month
Summer
Winter
$0.1141
$0.0788
per kWh for the first
200 kWh per kW of
demand used per month
$0.0660
$0.0535
per kWh for all
additional use
Minimum Bill: The Capacity Charge, subject to
applicable Base Rate adjustments.
Commercial Demand
Capacity Charge:
Black Hills Energy is the distributor of natural gas
for Bancroft. The transmission provider is Northern
Natural Gas. Black Hills Energy is a full‑service natural
gas distribution company with 196,000 customers in
106 eastern Nebraska communities. Black Hills Energy
is a subsidiary of Black Hills Corporation with Nebraska
headquarters located in Lincoln.
Bancroft is served by a 4‑inch line with 45 pounds
pressure per square inch.
Natural gas, with an average value of 1,000 Btu per
cubic foot, is available for residential, commercial, and
industrial customers for base and peak use on a firm
basis. Interruptible service is available for customers
with alternate fuel capability. Annual curtailment of
interruptible customers varies with the type of service
selected by the customer.
Rates vary slightly due to seasonal and commodity
price fluctuation. Current rates for the commercial/light
industrial class customer, as well as one year’s history
for Nebraska Area 3, can be found on Black Hill’s
website at www.blackhillsenergy.com.
Contact the Economic Development Department of
Black Hills Energy at (800) 232‑1850 for information
regarding gas rates and service.
Other Fuels
LP Gas
LP gas is available in Bancroft for residential,
commercial, and industrial uses from Central Valley Ag
in Bancroft and Sapp Bros. Petroleum in West Point.
Single Phase
$62.00 per month
Three Phase
$74.00 permonth
Oil
Oil is available in Bancroft for residential, commercial,
and industrial uses from Central Valley Ag in Bancroft,
and Kindschuh Bros. and Sapp Bros. Petroleum both
of West Point.
Summer
Winter
$0.1053
$0.0795
per kWh for the first
200 kWh per kW of
demand used per month
$0.0572
$0.0484
per kWh for all
additional use
Minimum Bill: The Capacity Charge, subject to
applicable Base Rate adjustments.
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Water
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Water Rates - Outside Bancroft
The municipal water system in Bancroft is supplied by
three wells, which have an average depth of 150 feet.
The system, serving the entire city and surrounding
area, has a combined pumping capacity of 550 gallons
per minute and an overhead storage capacity
of 75,000 gallons. The average daily demand is
100,000 gallons, and the historic peak daily demand is
390,000 gallons. The system has a maximum capacity
of 867,000 gallons per day. The static pressure is
28.5 pounds per square inch and the residual pressure
is 26.0 pounds per square inch.
The wells produce up to 550 gallons of water per
minute. The water table has not changed significantly
in the past five years. The quality of water in Bancroft
does not necessitate a water treatment plant.
Meter Size
Monthly
3/4"
$37.00
1"
$41.00
1 1/2"
$45.00
2"
$49.00
3"
$50.00
4"
$54.00
Usage charge per 1,000 gallons
0–2,000
$0.00
2,001–5,000
$1.00
Above 5,000
$1.50
The color of the water is clear. The average tap water
temperature varies from 49° in winter to 52° in summer.
Water Rates (effective 10/2011)
A deposit of $200 is charged for all new water
customers.
Water Rates - In Bancroft
Meter Size
Monthly
3/4"
$26.00
1"
$30.00
1 1/2"
$34.00
2"
$38.00
3"
$42.00
4"
$46.00
Usage charge per 1,000 gallons
0–2,000
$0.00
2,001–10,000
$1.00
Above 10,000
$1.25
Bancroft Municipal Building
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Sewerage
Solid Waste Disposal
Bancroft has a municipal sanitary sewerage system
and a storm sewer system. The sequencing batch
reactor treatment plant was updated in 2007 and has a
daily capacity of 75,000 gallons and an average daily
flow of 49,000 gallons.
The village of Bancroft is served by King’s Disposal
located in Walthill, 17 miles northeast of Bancroft.
King’s Disposal hauls the solid waste disposal to
Jackson, 45 miles north of Bancroft.
Sewer-Use Charges (effective 4/1/2013)
1/1/13)
Domestic and Non-Domestic Users
Per 1,000 Gallons
4/1/2013 - 3/31/2014
Plus a usage
charge or a fraction
thereof of winter
water usage*
Minimum Bill Per Month:
4/1/2014 - 3/31/2015
Plus a usage
charge or a fraction
thereof of winter
water usage*
Minimum Bill Per Month:
4/1/2015 - 3/31/2016
Plus a usage
charge or a fraction
thereof of winter
water usage*
Minimum Bill Per Month:
$2.50
$29.00
Solid Waste Removal Rates (effective
Residential, Commercial & Industrial
$13.50 per month
Recycling
The village of Bancroft recycles aluminum cans,
newspapers, and magazines.
$2.50
$32.00
$3.00
$33.00
*Average of the November, December, and January
water readings.
Main Street
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Communications
Nebraska is the first state to be served totally by
digital switching, and continues to be served by one
of the nation’s most advanced telecommunications
networks.
Telecommunications
Phone
Number
Website
Great Plains
888-343-8014 www.gpcom.com
Communications
Internet
The West Point News, with 3,000 subscribers and
the Wisner News Chronicle, with 1,480 subscribers,
are delivered weekly. The Elkhorn Valley Shopper, a
regional shopper, has 9,789 subscribers. Daily papers
delivered locally include the Omaha World‑Herald,
Lincoln Journal Star, Norfolk Daily News, and Sioux
City Journal.
Radio
Service Provider
Provider
Federal Express, United Parcel Service, and the
U.S. Postal Service provide package delivery services
in the Bancroft area.
Newspaper
Service Provider
Provider
Package Delivery Service
Phone
Number
Stations Carrying Local News
Website
Great Plains
888-343-8014 www.gpcom.com
Communications
Call Letters
Frequency
Location
KTIC-AM
840 KHz
West Point
KTIC-FM
107.9 MHz
West Point
Post Office
Television
The U.S. Postal Service in Bancroft has one mail
receipt and one dispatch daily.
Cable television service in Bancroft is provided by
Great Plains Communications For more information
visit www.gpcom.com or 888-343-8014.
Post Office
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G U I D E
Tax Structure
Nebraska Highlights
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Nebraska assesses income tax based upon the
amount of federal taxable income
No state property tax
No inventory tax
No personal property tax on intangibles
No sales tax on:
• raw materials when used as ingredients or
component parts in manufacturing operations
• sales of energy for processing or manufacturing
purposes
• water used exclusively in manufacturing and
processing
• qualified agricultural machinery and equipment
• manufacturing machinery, equipment, and
related services
Sales and use tax refunds are available on
qualifying air and water pollution control equipment
Sales and use tax refunds are available on
property qualifying for certain investment
incentives
The Nebraska State Government is financed by an
individual income tax, corporate income tax, 5.5 percent
sales and use tax, corporate occupation tax, and
selective excise taxes (liquor, tobacco, motor fuels, etc.).
Local governments are financed primarily by property
taxes, although some cities and counties collect a local
option sales tax. In cities with major retail centers, the
city sales tax returned to the municipality is about the
same or higher than the amount of property tax levied.
Local governments received approximately $1.54 billion
in state support in 2011–12 compared to $3.11 billion in
tangible property taxes levied for 2011.
Property taxes are levied against real and personal
property by local political subdivisions such as
counties, cities, school districts, fire districts, etc., to
provide for local services. All real property except
agricultural land is assessed at actual or market value.
Agricultural land is assessed at 75 percent of actual
value. Personal property is assessed at net book value.
Tax rates are expressed in dollars and cents for each
$100 of actual value.
Market value is determined by each county assessor
through professionally accepted mass appraisal
methods, which include, but are not limited to:
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Comparison with sales of real property of known
or recognized value, taking into account location,
zoning, current functional use, and other statutory
guidelines (sales comparison approach)
Earning capacity of the real property (income
approach)
Cost less depreciation (cost approach)
Nebraska Tax Incentives
Nebraska’s performance‑based tax incentive programs
demonstrate the state’s commitment to creating a
favorable business climate. The incentives have
had an enormous effect in stimulating business
investment, industry expansion, and job creation.
Through separate acts—the Nebraska Advantage
Act, the Nebraska Advantage Rural Development Act,
and the Nebraska Super Advantage Act—incentives,
including tax credits and sales tax refunds, have and
continue to be offered to both large and small businesses
investing in Nebraska.
Since the passage of the Nebraska Advantage Act in
2006 through the end of March 31, 2013, 407 applications
were filed with an anticipated investment of more than
$9.786 billion and 25,688 new jobs expected.
For more information regarding these programs
as well as job training, tax credits for research and
development, and the microenterprise tax credit, contact
Nebraska Department of Economic Development at
(800) 742‑7474 or visit www.neded.org/business.
New Economic Development Initiatives have been
adopted to build Nebraska’s innovation economy
and foster job opportunities. Visit www.neded.org
/business to learn more about the program offerings,
including the InternNE Program, Business Innovation
Act, Site and Building Development Fund, Angel
Investment Tax Credit, Nebraska Progress Loan Fund,
and Invest Nebraska Angel Sidecar Fund.
B A N C R O F T
2012 Actual Valuation
Bancroft, Nebraska
Real Estate
Personal Property
N E B R A S K A
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Bancroft 2012 Tax Rates
Special (Railroads & Utilities)
$296,944
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Pender Hospital
$0.025000
$265,015
Educational Service Unit
$0.014999
$13,664,510
Natural Resource District
$0.037950
Agricultural Society
$0.008508
Community College
$0.098500
Total: $14,226,469
All real property is subject to tax at market value. Agriculture land is
valued at 74 percent of its market value. Personal property that is used
in a trade or business and is depreciable is subject to tax at its “net
book value.” All other personal property is exempt from taxation.
County
$0.178775
Village
$0.602675
School District
$0.997137
Local Bonded Indebtedness
City Revenue Bonds (as of 2012)
School District (as of 2012)
$813,068
$60,606
Total: $1.963544 (dollars and cents per $100 of actual value)
Bancroft Rural Fire District
Farm Place
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G U I D E
Local Government
Bancroft has a five‑member village board including a
chairperson. Board members serve four‑year terms
and are elected by popular vote, the chairperson
is elected for a one‑year term. The 2013–14 actual
budget is $647,250.
Cuming County has 16 townships and is governed by
7 board of supervisors, who are elected by popular
vote and by district for four‑year terms. The actual
county budget for 2013–14 is $13,430,875. The
county belongs to the Northeast Nebraska Economic
Development District along with 16 other counties.
Fire Protection
Fire protection is provided to the village by a 19‑member
volunteer fire department. Six members are certified
emergency medical technicians. The Rural Fire District
provides protection to areas outside the community and
responds to mutual aid calls with area communities.
Bancroft has one fire station and 30 fire hydrants. The
fire insurance classification inside the corporate limits is
7; outside it is 8. Annual expenditures for fire protection
for the past three years averaged $65,000.
Law Enforcement
The
Bancroft
Police
Department
employs
one full‑time police officer. Annual expenditures
for police protection for the last three years
averaged $65,000. Regular patrol by the police
department provides protection to existing industries in
the area.
Sheriff
The Cuming County Sheriff’s Department has five sworn
officers and one support personnel. Equipment in the
department includes five patrol cars and standard
equipment.
2011 Crime Rates
(per 1,000 population)
Violent
Crimes
Property
Crimes
Cuming County
0.7
5.0
Nebraska
2.4
26.6
U.S Total
3.9
29.1
Source: www.ncc.state.ne
State Patrol
Troop B of the Nebraska State Patrol is headquartered
in Norfolk, 45 miles west of Bancroft. The troop area
is compised of 23 counties and nearly 33,000 square
miles. Forty‑five sworn troopers assigned to the Field
Services Division are stationed in 10 communities
across the troop area. Troop B Headquarters houses
a communications center staffed by eight full-time
dispatchers. Four additional full‑time civilian staff are
responsible for administrative and evidence duties.
Streets
Bancroft has 6.34 center‑lane miles of streets;
14.52 miles are hard‑surfaced with concrete and
1.5 miles are hard‑surfaced with gravel. Ninety percent
of the streets have curbs and 50 percent have
sidewalks. There are no load restrictions.
Building Regulations
The Uniform Building Codes are enforced in Bancroft.
Planning
Bancroft has a five‑member planning commission.
Members are appointed by the village board members
and approved by the village to serve four‑year terms.
The Comprehensive Plan for Bancroft was
prepared in 2010 by Northeast Nebraska Economic
Development District (NENEDD) of Norfolk, Nebraska.
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Education
Type of School
Students
Teacher/Pupil Ratio
Computer/Pupil Ratio
Elementary (Pre–K–6)
155
1:17
1:3
Jr./Sr. High School (7–12)
109
1:8
1:1
Bancroft‑Rosalie Schools
Educational Service Unit
School District No. 20-0020 in Cuming County covers
133 square miles and has a 2014 estimated valuation
of $241,790,305, with an actual valuation per student
of $11,570. This Class 3 school is accredited by the
State of Nebraska and Educational Service Unit No. 2.
Educational Service Unit 2 (ESU), headquartered
in Fremont, 46 miles south of Bancroft, serves
four counties including Cuming County. ESU 2 provides
special education services at the request of member
school districts. Additional services include professional
development services, special education services,
Internet services, and media services.
The 2011–12 school operating expenses totaled
$5,299,878, with an average cost per pupil of $12,771.
All students with disabilities are accommodated in the
school curriculum. Services for speech, occupational,
and physical therapies are provided at the school.
Report Card 2011–2012
ACT Test
Composite
Bancroft
19.8
Nebraska
22.0
National
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Higher Education
An abundance of public colleges and universities are
available in Nebraska. There are also a number of
community colleges as well as private colleges and
trade schools. A large number of degree programs
are available and some institutions offer courses and
workshops specially tailored to meet specific training
needs of industries, education, and businesses.
Several of Nebraska’s universities are ranked as
national leaders at making quality education affordable.
Colleges and Universities
Frequently Attended by
Bancroft‑Rosalie
High School Graduates
Miles
Wayne
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Wayne State College
Norfolk
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Northeast Community College
Fremont
Midland University
Bancroft‑Rosalie Community School
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Quality of Life
Health Care
Hospital
The Pender Community Hospital, located 11 miles
northwest of Bancroft, provides medical and surgical
services for approximately 12,000 residents in the
hospital district. Staffed by three full‑time, board‑certified
family practitioners and two full‑time physician
assistants, the hospital is affiliated with four clinics
which provide quality health care to Bancroft, Beemer,
Emerson, and Pender Nebraska. The hospital hosts
17 outpatient clinics staffed by more than 20 specialists
allowing patients to receive care without driving a long
distance.
Services include audiology, ENT, general surgery,
urology,
oncology,
pulmonology,
OB/GYN,
ophthalmology and cataract removal, podiatry,
orthopedics, gastroenterology, psychology, counseling,
geriatric assessment, nephrology, and cardiology.
Diagnostic and rehabilitative services for cardiac
rehab, occupational and physical therapy, bone density,
MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammograms, and diagnostic
radiography are also provided.
In February 2012, Pender Community Hospital opened
its doors to a new state of the art facility. The new
hospital features all private rooms with bathrooms and
ample seating for family members and guests. Lots of
windows permit light to enter the entryway/lobby, as
well as the enlarged cafeteria. The grand lobby features
a stone fireplace, ample seating, and a large‑screen
television. Emphasis is placed on patient and visitor
comfort and a healing environment.
St. Francis Memorial Hospital, a private facility in
West Point, located 19 miles southeast of Bancroft, is
a 25‑bed hospital. The hospital provides acute care,
in‑patient, and out‑patient services.
care, oncology, physical therapy, respiratory therapy,
surgery, and anesthesia are provided at St. Francis
Memorial Hospital.
Clinics
A satellite location of the Pender Medical Clinic
is located in Bancroft and staffed by one physician
Tuesday mornings and one physician assistant
Thursday afternoons. Emergency or after hours care is
provided at the Pender Community Hospital.
Dinklage Medical Clinic in West Point has satellite
locations in Oakland, Scribner, and Wisner. Emergency
or after hours care is provided by St. Francis Memorial
Hospital in West Point.
Rescue Squad
The Bancroft Volunteer Fire and Rescue, with
one ambulance, has seven volunteer rescue
personnel.
Nursing Homes in West Point
West Point Living Center
64‑bed skilled‑nursing facility
St. Joe’s
64‑bed skilled‑nursing facility
Low Cost Retirement Housing
Barber’s Sunrise Villa
8‑unit facility
Special clinics at the hospital include pain management,
cardiology, psychiatry, OB/GYN, ENT, neurosurgery,
orthopedic, nephrology, neurology, vascular surgery,
radiation, oncology, general surgery, podiatry,
opthamology, urology, and pulmonology.
Business health and wellness, emergency services,
labratory, occupational therapy, patient care, radiology,
speech therapy, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, home
health/hospice/personal care, obstetrical and newborn
Barber’s Sunrise Villa
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Library
The Bancroft Public Library contains 8,312 volumes
and has an average annual circulation of 3,750.
The library has public Internet access. The library
conducts a preschool story hour and a summer reading
program. Activities include library week, book club, and
occasional programs for the entire community.
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Bancroft Public Library
Churches
Denomination
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Lutheran, Missouri Synod
Presbyterian
St. Paul‘s Lutheran Church
First Presbyterian Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Rural Bancroft
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Recreation
Financial Institutions
There are two parks in Bancroft covering 3.5 acres.
The Bancroft Park has playground equipment, picnic
tables, shelters, ball fields, and a camping area with
four hook‑ups. The Bancroft‑Rosalie School has
playground equipment.
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First Community Bank
First National Bank
Fishing is available at nearby streams, rivers, and
ponds. Excellent hunting for pheasant, quail, duck,
geese, dove, coyote, and deer.
Canoe and kayak access can be found near the
Bancroft Dredge.
Annual Celebrations
AUGUST Annual Neihardt Day
Beer Fest, beer tasting
contest, speakers, poetry, and
reading
SEPTEMBER Harvest Fest
celebrate German Heritage
and family, fun, and games
First Community Bank
The John G. Neihardt Center Foundation maintains
a museum and library of works by and about Neihardt.
The library conducts a variety of programs designed
to educate our children, young people, and general
public using the literary and thematic legacy of
John G. Neihardt; to preserve the heritage of the Great
Plains, and its great voices, those of pioneer and
Native American, both past and present; and to inspire
all people to live lives of strong moral conviction and
purpose in light of their noble heritages.
The Bancroft Community Theatre welcomes any
person who desires to participate. The theatre is
governed by a board consisting of a chairperson,
secretary, and treasurer.
Seniors from three counties come to enjoy food,
company, and fun at the Bancroft Senior Citizen
Center. Many activities at the senior center include
community involvement.
First National Bank
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Housing
Three new homes were constructed in the past
three years and it is estimated one will be built in 2013.
The cost of new home construction averages $110 per
square foot.
Housing in Bancroft
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Bancroft Park
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Community Services
With a business climate full of opportunity, Bancroft
continues to expand its retail choices and offers many
services to its residents. It offers an ideal blend of small
town living with large city amenities. The residents of
Bancroft have combined talent and a strong work ethic
to create an ideal setting in which to work and live.
Contractors
Concrete.......................................................... 1
Electric............................................................. 1
Heating & Air Conditioning............................... 1
Plumbing.......................................................... 1
Convenience Stores........................................... 1
Professional
Diesel Repair...................................................... 1
Farm/Ranch Supplies......................................... 1
Medical
Family Practice Physicians................................1
Nurse Practitioners............................................1
Nurses, Registered............................................1
Feed & Seed Dealers......................................... 1
Feedlots.............................................................. 2
Fertilizers............................................................ 1
Floral Shops....................................................... 1
Funeral Homes................................................... 1
Business and Commercial
Gift Shops........................................................... 1
Automobile Dealers............................................ 2
Grain Dealers..................................................... 2
Banquet Facilities, Halls
Auditoriums, and Meeting Rooms................... 1
Insurance Companies........................................ 5
Lawn Services.................................................... 1
Beauty Salons/Barber Shops............................. 3
Meat Processors................................................ 1
Child Care Services
(licensed and nonlicensed).............................. 2
Preschools.......................................................... 1
Real Estate Firms............................................... 1
Restaurants........................................................ 1
Service Stations................................................. 2
John G. Neihardt Center
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G U I D E
Agriculture & Raw Materials
In 2011 Nebraska ranked third among the states in corn
exports, fourth in total cash receipts from farm and ranch
marketing, and fifth in agricultural exports. Nebraska’s
farms and ranches utilized 45.5 million acres or
93 percent of the state’s total land area. Cash receipts
from farm markets in 2011 contributed more than
$21 billion to the state’s economy and 5.8 percent of
the U.S. total. Food processing is the state’s largest
manufacturing sector and foreign markets are important
for many of the state’s manufacturers.
Sources: Nebraska Agriculture Rankings - USDA ERS,
USDA NASS; Food Processing Status - Bureau of Labor
Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
The Ogallala Aquifer underlies 174,000 square
miles in parts of eight states. The Ogallala Aquifer
within Nebraska contains approximately 65 percent
of the water in storage in the entire aquifer. With the
implementation of more efficient irrigation systems
and other water management measures, the Ogallala
Aquifer will remain a valuable resource in Nebraska.
Nebraska’s Natural Resource Districts (NRDs) have
responsibility for managing groundwater resources.
SOUTH DAKOTA
The Nebraska Department WYOMING
of Natural Resources
NEBRASKA
maintains responsibility for
administration of surface
water rights. In locations
KANSAS
where groundwater and COLORADO
surface water are connected,
the responsibility is shared
among the NRDs and NEW
MEXICO
OKLAHOMA
the state for achieving a
sustainable balance between
water supplies and water
TEXAS
use.
Nebraska’s Rank Among States
1st...
Commercial red meat production, 2012
Commercial cattle slaughter, 2012
Commercial cattle slaughter, live weight, 2012
Great Northern bean production, 2012
Irrigated land harvested, 2007
Popcorn production, 2007
2nd...
All cattle and calves, Jan. 2013
All cattle on feed, Jan. 2013
Pinto bean production, 2012
3rd...
All dry edible bean production, 2012
Corn for grain production, 2012
Net farm income, 2011
Proso millet production, 2012
4th...
Cash receipts from all crops, 2011
Cash receipts from all farm commodities, 2011
Cash receipts from all livestock and products,
2011
Land in farms and ranches, 2011
On‑farm grain storage capacity, Dec. 2012
Off‑farm commercial grain storage capacity,
Dec. 2012
5th...
Soybean production, 2012
6th...
All hogs and pigs on farms, Dec. 1, 2012
Harvested acres of principal crops, 2012
7th...
Commercial hog slaughter, 2012
Commercial hog slaughter, live weight, 2012
Source: Nebraska Agriculture Rankings - USDA ERS, USDA,
NASS
Grain Storage
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Cuming County
2007 Statistics
Cuming County
State of Nebraska
Number of Farms................................................... ..................................... 863.............................. 47,712
Land in Farms (acres)............................................ .............................. 360,052....................... 45,480,358
Average Size of Farms (acres)............................... ..................................... 417................................... 953
Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold............ ..................... $856,613,000.............. $15,506,035,000
Market Value Per Farm........................................... ............................ $992,599.......................... $324,992
Total Acres Irrigated................................................ ................................ 51,158......................... 8,558,559
Percent of Farmland Irrigated................................. .................................14.2%............................... 18.8%
Source: 2007 Census of Agriculture
Five-Year Average Production of
Leading Crops (2008–2012)
Cuming County
State of Nebraska
Corn for Grain......................................................... ..................24,936,780 bu. .............. 1,016,642,000 bu.
Hay, Alfalfa.............................................................. .......................74,854 tons ....................3,304,400 tons
Oats........................................................................ ....................... 27,650 bu.* .................... 1,709,200 bu.
Soybeans............................................................... ....................5,537,680 bu. ................. 244,321,000 bu.
*2008‑2012 (four‑year average, 2009 not reported)
Five-Year Average
Livestock Population (2009–2013)
Cuming County
State of Nebraska
All Cattle................................................................. .............................291,000 ...........................6,320,000
Cuming County ranked in the top ten counties in the
state in the production of oats four out of five years
(2009 was not reported for Cuming County); in the
top five, two out of five years in the production of
soybeans; and second each of the last five years in
cattle.
Source: National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2008–2013
Raw Materials
Raw materials are not available locally; however,
sand and gravel, nonmetallic minerals are available
in commercial quantities. Cottonwood lumber is also
available in commercial quantities.
Hog Confinement
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G U I D E
Climate
Annual Minimum Temperature (F)
Nebraskans enjoy four distinct
seasons...
spring, summer, fall, and winter
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Nebraska has a continental climate, with hot summers
and cold winters. Temperatures are highly variable from
season to season and year to year. The majority of the
state has an average annual maximum temperature
of 60ºF to 65ºF with average annual minimum
temperatures in the 30ºF to 40ºF range. State
temperature records are -47ºF and 118ºF. The average
number of days in excess of 100ºF range from
5 (northeast) to 11 (southwest) with most of the state
between 6 and 9 days. Minimum temperatures below
zero occur on average 7 days per year in southeast
Nebraska to 20 days in north-central Nebraska.
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Annual Maximum Temperature (F)
Precipitation
Precipitation is also variable and ranges from an
annual average of 15 to 20 inches in the west to 30 to
35 inches in southeast Nebraska. Approximately
75 percent of the precipitation falls as rain from April to
September. Annual average snowfall ranges from
20 inches in the southeast to 50 inches in the
northwest. Snowfall usually increases during late
winter and reaches a maximum in March.
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Growing Season
The growing season fluctuates in length, but on
average it ranges from 120 days in the extreme
northwest to 170 days in the southeast. The average
date of the last freeze in spring varies from April 25
in extreme southeast Nebraska to May 21 in extreme
northwest. The first fall freeze typically occurs from
September 20 in the extreme northwest to October 6
in the southeast part of the state.
Annual Precipitation (inches)
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30
NEBRASKA
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20
15
10
Based on 30-yr. climate normals 1981-2010 data from the High Plains
Climate Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
www.hprcc.unl.edu
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N E B R A S K A
October 2013
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