$228,136,783
Total Market Sales Potential
USDA Ag Census
Market Profile
#Phelps
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Jeff Hofaker
Executive Director
Email
Office: 308-995-4148
Cell: 785-533-2222
Holdrege, Nebraska and Phelps County serve as a regional employment center attracting commuters, consumers and service seekers from an eight-county region.
Enjoying a rich natural resource base, including North America’s largest underground aquifer, Phelps County is the heart of the nation’s breadbasket leading in the production of corn, soybeans and cattle.
A workforce that consistently earns high marks for productivity helps make Holdrege and Phelps County attractive choices for companies seeking cost-effective options to re-shore their operations.
#Phelpshelps
$228,136,783
Total Market Sales Potential
USDA Ag Census
21,592
Primary Retail Trade Area Population
Make It Your Home
$85,598
Average Household Income
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Lane and Allie Schulz welcomed their daughter, Reese, in November 2025, and they are grateful to be raising her in the same community where they grew up. Although neither originally expected to return to Holdrege,...
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The Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC) is stepping up efforts to recruit and support home buyers by increasing its GO! HOME Program grants in 2026. The updated programs feature higher matching amounts, simplified naming, and...
Strong schools, good mentors, and financial support can all play a part in bringing youth back to Phelps County. Josh Reed, a 2021 Holdrege High School graduate, returned to Phelps County after earning an associate’s degree...
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By Jeff Hofaker, PCDC Executive DirectorOur last discussion was about the definition of community development and the elements, or “hooks,” of a community to attract people and business. Now, we are shifting to economic development...
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PCDC investors and guests are invited to the annual meeting on Monday, March 23, at the Sun Theater and Event Venue. All PCDC investors and community elected officials are welcome to attend the event. It is...
Axios Workforce and Talent Development recently celebrated five years of service and the milestone of reaching more than 1,000 students to help them discover their unique talents and potential career paths. In the past year, Axios...
Three months ago, a Series B SaaS founder told me his organic traffic was down 40% year-over-year, but he couldn’t figure out why. His content was performing well. His domain authority hadn’t changed. His rankings...
For Jett Johnson, agriculture was never an extracurricular activity. It was a responsibility.Johnson, a senior at Holdrege High School, has been named Ag Achiever of the Month, an honor presented by the Rural Radio Network...
With lingering low crop prices and higher input costs leaving farmers with tight profit margins, if any, new revenue streams from the DG Fuels synthetic aviation fuel plant offers hope for a more profitable future...
The deadline to apply for the 2026 Phelps County High-Demand Jobs Scholarships is quickly approaching on February 15.The scholarships assist students who want to live and work in Phelps County in high-demand fields, including manufacturing/production,...
