Economic Development
ASSETS & INFRASTRUCTURE
Look into Dakota County’s unique transportation network and assets. Based in the Siouxland tristate region, Dakota County is in an ideal location for all modes of transportation. Learn of all our available sites and buildings and obtain additional details through our interactive GIS property parcel information map through the County Assessor’s page.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Dakota County Rural Economic Development Strategic Plan features a series of economic development strategies tailored towards the County’s prosperity, promoting commerce and industry, supporting business retention, recruitment, expansion, enhancing workforce development, and exploring select commercial and industrial sites.
| Utility Providers & Distribution | |||||
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| Electric | Gas | Water / Sewer | Internet / Cable | Trash / Recycling | |
| City of Dakota City | NPPD | MidAmerican | City of Dakota City |
CableOne
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FiberComm / Frontier Communications(es) / HughesNet / Dish |
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| Village of Emerson | NNPPD | Black Hills Energy | Village of Emerson |
American Broadband / Century Link / Frontier Communications(es) / HughesNet / Dish |
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| Village of Homer | NPPD | Black Hills Energy | Village of Homer |
American Broadband / Frontier Communications(es) / HughesNet / Dish |
King's Disposal |
| Village of Hubbard | NNPPD | LP Tank | Village of Hubbard |
NNTC / Frontier Communications(es) / HughesNet / Dish |
Gill Hauling |
| Villiage of Jackson | NNPPD | Black Hills Energy | Villiage of Jackson |
NNTC / Frontier Communications(es) / HughesNet / Dish |
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| South Sioux City | NPPD | South Sioux City | Frontier Communications(es) / HughesNet / Dish | ||
RESOURCES top
Dakota County is staffed with excellent personnel. Get the most up-to-date information on recent activity of the county departments and offices and learn of all the available programs we offer to help support you and your businesses.
ECONOMY top
Dakota County, located in northeast Nebraska, is part of the tri-state region of Sioux City Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as Siouxland. Composed of counties and cities in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota, Siouxland serves as a prosperous economic hub to the region. In fact, for the fifth time since the year 2007, the tri-state region was selected as the top region for economic development by Site Selection Magazine.
| Occupation | Class of Worker | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Management, Business, Science, Arts | 17.4% | Private wage and salary workers | 88.8% |
| Service | 18.1% | Government workers | 6.4% |
| Sales, Office | 21.8% | Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business | 4.5% |
| Natural Resources, Construction, Maintenance | 10.9% | Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
| Production, Transportation, Material Moving | 31.8% | U.S. Census Bureau | |
| U.S. Census Bureau | |||
| Industry | |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.1% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 30.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.1% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services | 8.1% |
| Educational, health and social services | 14.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 2.1% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
| U.S. Census Bureau | |
| Workforce | Household Income | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force | 70.70% | Less than $24,999 | 15.7% |
| Civilian labor force | 70.60% | $25,000 to $49,999 | 28.4% |
| Employed | 65.40% | $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% |
| Unemployed | 5.20% | $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% |
| Not in labor force | 29.30% | $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% |
| U.S. Census Bureau | $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | ||
| Median Income | 49,786 | ||
| U.S. Census Bureau | |||
| Wages | ||||
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| Area Name | Total Average Employment | Average Hourly Wage | Average Weekly Wage | Average Annual Wage |
| Dakota City | 12,399 | $19.95 | $798 | $41,496 |
| Nebraska | 973,602 | $20.13 | $805 | $41,860 |
| Nebraska Department of Labor Statistics | ||||
| Consumer Price Index | Property Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 223.301 | Property Value | 1,474,179,236 |
| 2015 | 221.545 | Taxable Value | 1,474,179,236 |
| 2014 | 222.247 | Tax Rate per $1000 (Mil Rate) | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 219.282 | Business Growth | |
| 2012 | 216.368 | Total Sales | 148,909,165 |
| 2011 | 220.223 | Total Sales Tax | 8,203,183 |
| Nebraska Department of Labor Statistics | Nebraska Department of Labor Statistics | ||
| Taxation | |
|---|---|
| Corporate Income Tax Rates | First $100,000 - 5.58% Over $100,000 - 7.81% |
| Federal Income Taxes Deductible on State Forms | No |
| Apportionment Formula (Used to Determine % Total
Business Income Attributed to the Taxing State) |
Sales 100% (on profits from sales in state only) |
| Tax Incentive for Job Creation | Yes |
| Investment Tax Credits | Yes |
| R & D Tax Credits | No |
| Sales / Use Tax on Industrial Machinery & Equipment | No |
| Inventory Tax on Goods in Transit | No |
| Tax on Manufacturers' Inventories | No |
| Nebraska Department of Labor Statistics | |
Community Profiles
Take some time and learn about our communities and what all is offered through each community’s website.
Dakota City
Homer Village
Hubbard Village
Jackson
Village
South Sioux City
DAKOTA COUNTY EMPLOYERS top
See the variety of businesses Dakota County has in store through the South Sioux City Chamber Business Directory and other community’s business directories.
Business Directory of South Sioux City
Business Directory of
Homer
Business Directory of Hubbard
