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Colfax County Appendix Section Seven | Colfax County Community Profile COMMUNITY PROFILE COLFAX COUNTY Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2020 Lower Elkhorn NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020 1 Section Seven | Colfax County Community Profile Local Planning Team Table CCO.1: Colfax County Local Planning Team Name Title Jurisdiction Michelle Evert Deputy Emergency Manager Colfax County Location and Geography Colfax County is in northeastern Nebraska and is bordered by Butler, Cuming, Dodge, Platte, and Stanton counties. The total area of Colfax County is 417 square miles and its major waterways include West Fork of Maple Creek, Maple Creek Recreation Area, and Dry Creek. The Platte River borders the southern end of the county and belongs to a different watershed. Most of Colfax County lies in the valley, valley-side slopes, and plains topographic regions, with most of the county’s land characterized by agricultural fields.i Figure CCO.1: Colfax County Colfax County’s boundaries are uniquely drawn. Approximately the northern two-thirds of the county is in the Lower Elkhorn NRD, while the southern third is in the Lower Platte North NRD. 2 Lower Elkhorn NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020 Section Seven | Colfax County Community Profile Transportation Colfax County’s major transportation corridors include US Highway 30, running east and west in the south, Nebraska Highway 15, running north and south through the center of the county, and Nebraska Highway 91, running east and west in the north. One Union Pacific line runs east and west in the south of the county but is not directly located within the NRD. There are several air landing strips dispersed throughout the county but only serve private plane owners. This information is important to hazard mitigation plans as it suggests possible evacuation corridors in the county, as well as areas more at risk to transportation incidents. Demographics The following figure displays the historical population trend from 1930 to 2016. This figure indicates that the population of Colfax County has been historically stable, with minor population fluctuations since 2000. Figure CCO.2: Colfax County Population 1930 – 2016 14,000 12,000 11,434 10,627 10,441 10,515 10,414 10,010 9,890 9,595 9,498 10,000 9,139 8,000 6,000 Population 4,000 2,000 0 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2016 (Est.) Census Year Source: U.S. Census Bureauii The following table indicates the State of Nebraska has a higher percentage of people under the age of 5 than Colfax County; however, the remaining age cohorts are not significantly different. Colfax County’s median age, on the other hand, is notably lower than the state average. Very young and elderly populations may be at greater risk from certain hazards than others. For a more elaborate discussion of this vulnerability, please see Section Four: Risk Assessment. Lower Elkhorn NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020 3 Section Seven | Colfax County Community Profile Table CCO.2: Population by Age Age Colfax County State of Nebraska <5 8.9% 7.2% 5-64 78% 79.2% >64 13.2% 13.6% Median 33.7 36.2 Source: U.S. Census Bureauiii The following table indicates that the county’s median household income is similar to the State of Nebraska, but the per capita income is lower than the state. Median home value and rent are lower than the rest of the state as well. Areas with low economic indicators may influence a county’s level of resilience during hazardous events. Table CCO.3: Housing and Income Colfax County State of Nebraska Median Household Income $52,712 $52,997 Per Capita Income $23,619 $27,882 Median Home Value $93,100 $133,200 Median Rent $538 $726 Source: U.S. Census Bureauiv,v The following figure indicates that most of Colfax County’s housing was built prior to 1970 (57.3%). Housing age can serve as an indicator of risk, as structures built prior to state building codes may be at greater risk. According to 2011-2016 ACS 5-year estimates, the county has 4,121 housing units with 88.8% of those units occupied. There are approximately 380 mobile homes in the county representing 9% of the available housing stock. Residents that live in mobile homes may be more vulnerable to high winds, tornadoes, and severe winter storms. In Colfax County, several mobile homes are located near Schyuler in the south. Figure CCO.3: Housing Units by Year Built 35.0% 31.4% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 18.7% 15.0% Percent ofHomes Percent 10.6% 11.2% 10.0% 8.3% 7.0% 7.1% 5.3% 5.0% 4.0% 0.0% Year Constructed 4 Lower Elkhorn NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020 Section Seven | Colfax County Community Profile Source: Source: U.S. Census Bureauvi Table CCO.4: Housing Units Jurisdiction Total Housing Units Occupied Housing Units Occupied Vacant Owner Renter Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Colfax County 3,659 88.8% 462 11.2% 2,647 72.3% 1,012 27.7 Nebraska 736,613 91.0% 73,198 9.0% 487,948 66.2% 248,665 33.8% Source: U.S. Census Bureauvii Major Employers The following table presents the number of establishments, paid employees, and the annual payroll in thousands of dollars in the county. This information is relevant to hazard mitigation as it indicates the diversification of industry. Communities with a diverse economic makeup may be more resilient following a hazardous event. Table CCO.5: Business in Colfax County Annual Payroll Total Businesses Number of Paid Employees (in thousands) 261 3,616 118,909 Source: U.S Census Bureauviii Agriculture is also important to the economic fabric of Colfax County, and the state as a whole. Crop and livestock production are the visible parts of the agricultural economy, but many related businesses contribute as well by producing, processing and marketing farm and food products. These businesses generate income, employment, and economic activity throughout the region. Table CCO.6: Colfax County Agricultural Inventory Colfax County Agricultural Inventory Number of Farms 516 Land in Farms 262,364 acres Livestock Sales $238,473,000 Crop Sales $125,977,000 Source: USDA 2017 Census of Agricultureix Future Development Trends There have been no new housing developments, businesses, or demolished buildings in the last five years in the rural areas of Colfax County. According to census data, Colfax County’s population has been fairly steady since 2000. The local planning team does not anticipate any new housing developments, businesses, or industry being built over the next five years. Lower Elkhorn NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020 5 Section Seven | Colfax County Community Profile Figure CCO.4: Future Land Use Map Source: Colfax County Structural Inventory and Valuation The planning team requested GIS parcel data from the County Assessor. This data allowed the planning team to analyze the location, number, and value of property improvements at the parcel level. The data did not contain the number of structures on each parcel. A summary of the results of this analysis is provided in the following table. Table CCO.7: Structural Inventory/Parcel Improvements Total Mean Value of Number of Value of Number of Improvement Improvements per Improvements in Improvements Improvements Value Parcel Floodplain in Floodplain 7,610 $431,559,276 $56,709 2,653 $142,379,385 Source: GIS Workshop/Colfax County Assessorx 6 Lower Elkhorn NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020 Section Seven | Colfax County Community Profile Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources Chemical Storage Fixed Sites According to the Tier II System reports submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, there are a total of 30 chemical storage sites in Colfax County. For a description and location of the other chemical sites located in incorporated areas, please see the jurisdiction’s participant section. Table CCO.8: Chemical Storage Fixed Sites In Floodplain Facility Name Address City (Y/N) Ag91 Energy LLC 232 N 3rd St Howells N Hanel Oil Inc 140 N 3rd St Howells N Arps Red-E-Mix Inc 1304 D St Schuyler N Schuyler Co-op Assn 1303 G St Schuyler Y Cargill Meat Solutions Corp 490 Road 9 Schuyler N Bluebird Nursery Inc 519 Bryan St Clarkson N Frontier Co-op Company 840 W 13th St Schuyler N Cooperative Supply Inc 107 Main St Leigh N Farmers Union Co-op Supply Co 120 N 1st St Howells N Arps Gravel & Concrete Inc 1080 Lake Socorro Rd Schuyler Y Schwan's Home Service Inc 570 Road 11 Schuyler N NDOT Clarkson Yard 120 Bryan St Clarkson N Columbus Terminal 147 Road D Columbus N Farmers Union Co-op Supply Co 214 E 1st St Clarkson N NDOT Salt Brine Storage Yard E 22nd St Schuyler N Frontier Co-op Company 1199 Road E Schuyler N Ag91 Energy LLC Jct Highway 91 & 100 Rd Leigh N Cooperative Supply Inc 2155 Road 1a Leigh N CenturyLink 111 E 11th St Schuyler Y Schuyler Co-op Assn Road 3 Richland N Bluebird Nursery Inc 519 Cherry St Clarkson N Bluebird Nursery Inc Jct E 1st Ave & Bryan St Clarkson N Schuyler Co-op Assn Highway 15 N & Road S Clarkson N Schuyler Co-op Assn 310 E Front St Richland N Schuyler Co-op Assn Jct W Hwy 30 & Gold St Schuyler N Schuyler Co-op Assn Jct 13th & Gold Sts Schuyler N NOR-AM Cold Storage 481 Road 9 Schuyler N TriCounty Ag Service Inc 1073 Road 13 Schuyler N QC Supply 574 Road 11 Schuyler N StateLine Cooperative 2106 Road 1A Leigh N Central Sand & Gravel Dredge 588 Road 17 Rogers N Source: Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, 2018xi Lower Elkhorn NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020 7 Section Seven | Colfax County Community Profile Critical Facilities Each participating jurisdiction identified critical facilities vital for disaster response, providing shelter to the public (i.e.
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