Holdrege Community Snapshot

Holdrege

Population

Total Population

5,541

Population
Growth Rate

0.10%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

21.200

Housing & Income

Households

2,358

Total Housing Units

2,616

Owner Occupied

1,555

Renter Occupied

803

Vacant

258

Median Home Value

$119,643

Average Home Value

$139,598

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.04%

Per Capita Income

1.41%

Income Projection

Median Household

$47,364 $50,981

Average Household

$63,407 $68,194

Per Capita

$26,861 $28,803

Workforce

Total Businesses

385

Total Employed

3,416

Workers 16+

2,731

AG/Forestry/Fish/Hunting

Businesses

5

Employed

19

Mining

Businesses

0

Employed

0

Utilities

Businesses

6

Employed

99

Construction

Businesses

16

Employed

182

Manufacturing

Businesses

11

Employed

186

Wholesale Trade

Businesses

13

Employed

115

Some
High School

159

Graduated
High School

1,182

Associates
Degree

402

Bachelor's
Degree

743

Graduate
Degree

236

Average Commute Time

11 min.

Resident Commuters

2,391

Non-Resident Commuters

325

Drive Alone

2,251

Carpooled

332

Public

0

Work At Home

51

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Central Community College is your workforce training partner. The CCC network has three campuses and three centers. The Holdrege center’s computer lab and distance learning classroom are ready for training customized to your needs. Students trained by CCC are ready to accept one of your jobs.

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If you love the outdoors, this is close to paradise. Hunting. Fishing. Hiking. Cycling. Water Sports. Here in Phelps County you’ll find a YMCA, bowling alley, movie theater, restaurants, 800-seat performing arts theater, two golf courses, parks, swimming pools, and yes, even a sky-diving school and fun jump center.

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If you love the outdoors, there’s plenty to do in the region. Right here in Phelps County you’ll find a YMCA, bowling alley, movie theater, restaurants, 800-seat performing arts theater, two golf courses, many parks, swimming pools, and yes, even sky-diving.

2017 Health Image

Phelps County has the medical amenities to serve the needs of businesses, families and individuals. With a 25-bed critical access hospital, 2 ambulance services, multiple doctor’s clinics and specialists, two assisted living and three skilled nursing facilities, there are services to meet virtually every medical need.

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From country cafes to fine dining – and everything in between – Phelps County will delight your taste buds. You might expect to see some of the world’s best corn fed beef on the menu and you won’t be disappointed.