Community Attractions
The Boone County Health Center serves seven counties in north-central Nebraska: Boone, Antelope, Greeley, Madison, Nance, Platte, and Wheeler. There are 10,000 residents within the service area. (See the service area here.)
Our communities are close-knit, family-oriented, and offer plenty to see and do. Take a look:
Churches
- All major denominations are represented in the area and have very active programs
Recreation
- Recreation center with indoor pool, sauna, racquetball courts, exercise and weight rooms, and whirlpool
- Many local sports leagues, including golf, bowling, softball, baseball, and basketball
- Excellent hunting and fishing
- Nine-hole irrigated golf course (Albion Country Club)
- Twelve-lane bowling alley
- Boone County Fairgrounds, offering county fair, 4-H horse and livestock shows, rodeo, stock car races and dances every summer
- Swimming pool and park
- Sports complex, including baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and basketball courts
- Two hours from NU football and basketball games, Lincoln Stars and Kearney Thunder hockey games
Stores, Shops & Services
- The community is well-represented in the commercial field and most products and services are available locally
- Three enclosed shopping malls within a 1-hour drive
Culture
- Many social, service and sports clubs
- An active Arts Council brings in nationally-known operas, symphonies, choirs, and artists
- Dinner theater within a 1-hour drive
Education
- All communities have at least one K-12 school system and several have K-8 or K-12 parochial systems as well
- Youth recreation through school activities enjoys strong local support
- Several pre-schools available
- Off-campus courses available from Platte Community College Adult Education
Housing
- Affordable housing is easy to come by in the area
- New housing is being rapidly developed
Finances
- Area is served by several banks and lending institutions
- Financial institutions are community-minded and supportive
Transportation
- 3,100-foot hard-surfaced lighted airport with hangars and gas facilities located in Albion
Senior Citizen Facilities
- Six communities have modern, state-approved nursing homes
- Five communities have low-rent housing units
- All communities in the area have Senior Centers which serve noon meals and provide social settings for seniors to gather