Emmet

Community Overview

From it’s humble beginnings of wild hay production, Emmet, NE remains a small community with a big heart.

Emmet was founded in 1882 on the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad. It was named after Irish nationalist Robert Emmet. Currently, the population is 48 and is described as a town with good people, good land, and good clean air — three reasons people choose to live here.

Like much of Holt County, the Emmet area is well suited for production of wild hay. Early settlers cut it as a cash crop. In the 1920’s, the Emmet-Elkhorn Valley Hay Company was founded. It’s name was later abbreviated to the Emmet Hay Company. The community describes itself as the “Biggest Little Haytown in the World”.

Health Facilities

Medical Personnel in the Community

Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital is in O’Neill, 8 miles away. West Holt Memorial Hospital is in Atkinson, 10 miles away. Both hospitals have up-to-date facilities with a variety of clinics available, surgery, cardiac care, physical therapy, respiratory therapy and an intensive care unit. There is also a nursing home and assisted living in each town. Valley Hope, a 75 bed drug and alcohol treatment center, is located in O’Neill.

Municipal Services

Emmet has approximately 2.5 miles of streets; 2 miles are hard-surfaced with black top. Twenty percent of the streets have sidewalks. Street maintenance includes grading, oiling streets, and mowing the edges. Fire protection for Emmet is provided by the Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department with 23 EMT certified and 5 certified paramedics. The department has up-to-date equipment including 3 ambulances. Contemplated changes in the department include updating equipment in order to accommodate the addition of industrial and residential areas.

Tax Structure

Actual Valuation of City: $1,458,505 (Year 2015)

Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value)

Bond Indebtedness

All real property is subject to tax at market value. Agricultural land is valued at 72 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.

Utilities

Electricity

Electric System Operator

Nebraska Public Power District

Phone: Economic Development – (800) 282-6773 or 24-Hours – (877) 275-6773
Website: www.nppd.com
Email: econdev@nppd.com

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 at www.nppd.com. Utility information can be found at www.nppd.com.

Additional Comments:
Emmet is provided electric service by NPPD’s 12.5 kV substation with one incoming feed at 12.5 kV and one outgoing feed at a voltage of 4.16kV. Three 150 kVA transformers supply the community. These substations are tied into the statewide grid system.

Natural Gas

Water

Municipal water systems are not available in Emmet. Individual wells provide water to residents.

Sanitation / Waste Water

Emmet has a municipal sanitary sewerage system with a two-cell lagoon system.

Telecommunications

Emmet’s telecommunications services are provided by CenturyLink with Local Exchange Service, DSL, Telecommunications Services including, but not limited to, business lines, long distance, frame relay, MPLS, private line, Internet, Voice & Date Equipment, and professional services.  Technicians and networking personnel reside in O’Neill, providing 24-hour on -call service.