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COM MUNITY PROFILE
Bowling Green and Warren County Kentucky
Climate
Normal Temperature (30-Year Record) ................... 59.4°F
Average Yearly Rainfall (30-Year Record) ............... 47.3”
Mean Annual Snowfall (30-Year Record) ................... 11”
Average Prevailing Winds ................................ S, 8 mph
City Government
Type: City Manager with Mayor and 4 Commissioners, City
Attorney, Chief Financial Officer, Clerk and Treasurer, Police
and Fire Chief.
City Employees ................. 716 (full, part-time, seasonal)
ISO Fire Insurance Rating ................................... Class 3
Fire Stations ............................................................ 5
Manpower .......................................................... 100
Vehicles ................................................................ 27
Police Officers ....................................................... 155
City Hall Telephone ............................... 270/393-3000
Emergency Fire/Police Telephone ............................. 911
County Government
Type: County Judge Executive with 6 Magistrates, County
Attorney, County Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, three District Judges,
three Circuit Court Judges and Sheriff.
Sheriff Department Employees ................................. 83
Emergency Fire/Sheriff Telephone ............................ 911
County Judge Executive’s Office ............... 270/843-4146
Taxes
Property Tax Rates per $100 of assessed value (100%)
Taxing Unit
County
City
School
State
Total
BG Proper
0.132
0.269
0.69
0.133
$1.224
BG Annex
0.132
0.269
0.38
0.133
$0.914
Warren County
0.132
—
0.38
0.133
$0.645
Other Taxes
Bowling Green has a 2 percent employee withholding fee
and levies a 2 percent tax on net profits on all commercial
and industrial companies doing business in the city limits.
Warren County has a 3 percent utilities gross receipts license
tax for schools. Warren County Schools has a 0.5 percent
withholding fee and levies a 0.5 percent tax on net profits on
all commercial and industrial companies doing business in
the Warren County School District.
Utilities
Electricity (City)
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
801 Center Street • 270/782-1200
Capacity ...................................................... 400 MW
Peak Demand ............................................. 184.9 MW
BGMU owns and operates its own 69 KV loop around the
perimeter of Bowling Green, feeding 10 substations. BGMU
has two, 161 KV power sources in the city from their power
supplier (TVA).
Water (City)
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
801 Center Street • 270/782-1200
Water Source ............................................ Barren River
Treatment Capacity ........................................ 17.8 MGD
Type Treatment ......................................... Conventional
Storage Capacity ............................................... 11 MG
Average Daily Usage ........................................ 17.8 MG
Main Line Sizes ................................................ 8–36”
Average Pressure ......................................... 45–75 psi
Average Temperature ........................................... 50°F
Hardness ...................................................... 140 ppm
Water Quality Approved by State of Kentucky
Sewage (City)
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
801 Center Street • 270/782-1200
Design Capacity ........................................... 10.6 MGD
Average Daily Flow ............................................. 8 MG
Treatment ....................................................Secondary
Type of Treatment ................. Activated Biological Contact
Treated effluent discharge target .................. Barren River
Size of Sanitary Mains ...................................... 8–42”
Size of Storm Mains .......................... Separated system,
not combined with sanitary
Fully Approved Industrial Pre-Treatment Program
Electricity (County)
Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation
951 Fairview • 270/842-6541
Capacity ...................................................... 800 MW
Peak Demand ................................................345 MW
Warren RECC is a TVA distributor serving eight counties in
Southcentral Kentucky, Warren RECC owns and operates its
own 69 KV and 161 KV transmission lines. Fifteen substations
located in Warren County make it capable of serving a size
load 161 KV or under.
Water (County)
Warren County Water District
523 US 31W Bypass • 270/842-0052
Purchases Water from BGMU .................. 22.5 MGD Plant
Capacity of Treatment Plant ............................ 22.5 MGD
Average Daily Consumption ................................ 6.8 MG
Storage Capacity .............................................. 9.2 MG
Main Line Sizes ................................................ 4–30”
Average Temperature ......................................... 16.8°C
Sewage (County)
Warren County Water District
523 US 31W Bypass • 270/842-0052
Treated by ........................................................ BGMU
Size of Mains .................................................. 8–24”
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
1020 College Street†888/954-4321
Source ............................... Texas Gas Transmission Corp.
Size of Transmission Mains .................................. 2–8”
Distribution Pressure .................................. 4oz.–60lbs.
Distribution Mains ............................................ 2–10”
BTU Content....................................... 1023 BTU per ft.3
Gas Rate (as of 6/02) .............. Call for rate information
Other Fuels
Propane .................................................... 2 Suppliers
Fuel Oil ..................................................... 4 Suppliers
Trash Collection
Scott Waste Services, Inc. (City)
Collection ............................ Back Door (once per week)
There are 6 independent refuse-disposal operations with
service available in the county: Midstate Recycling Co.;
Monarch Environmental; Scott Waste Services, Inc.; Taylor
Sanitation; US Waste and Waste Management.
Disposal: Solid waste transfer station at Bowling Green to
Ohio County sanitary landfill.
Telephone
Residential and commercial service available through
BellSouth
Residential .................................................. 557-6500
Commercial ................................................. 557-6000
Digital telephone service is available in Bowling Green and
Warren County. There are numerous long-distance telephone
services available in the Bowling Green-Warren County area.
Internet
There are 6 companies that provide Internet service for
residential and commercial usage: Access Kentucky, Inc.;
Bluegrass Cellular; BellSouth; AT&T; Insight Communications;
and Bowling Green Online. There are two companies that
provide Internet service for commercial usage only: Bowling
Green Municipal Utilities and JBK Network Consulting.
Cell phone
There are 6 cell phone service providers in the county: AT&T
Wireless, Bluegrass Cellular, Cingular Wireless, Nextel
Communications, Sprint PCS and T-Mobile.
Transportation
Air
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport
Distance from Center of City ............................ 2.3 miles
Paved, Lighted-Runways .......... Two (6,500 ft. & 3,950 ft.)
FBO on Airport 24 hrs. ............................ Co-Mar Aviation
Air Freight ............................................ Federal Express
Car Rental at Airport .............................................Hertz
Railroad
CSX Transportation provides main line rail service to Bowling
Green. CSX Transportation also provides the nearest intermodal
facilities at Nashville, Tennessee, 62 miles southwest of
Bowling Green.
Motor Freight
Carriers ................................................................. 12
Local Terminals ....................................................... 12
Charter ..............................Southern Kentucky Bus Lines
Bus Lines ............ Greyhound, Southern Kentucky, Trailway
Highways ....................... Interstate 65, U.S. 31w, 231, 68
State Roads ....................................... 68, 80, 234, 1435
Parkways ............................... William Natcher Parkway,
Cumberland (connects with I-65)
Recreation
Golf Courses, Private ................... 1 (9 hole), 2 (18 hole)
Golf Courses, Public ..................... 5 (9 hole), 7 (18 hole)
Disc Golf Courses ...................................................... 5
Miniature Golf Courses .............................................. 2
Swimming Pools ............................... 5 Private, 2 Public
Country Clubs .......................................................... 2
Tennis Courts ................................. 26 Private, 33 Public
Racquetball Centers ................................................... 1
Bowling Alleys ......................................................... 2
Aquatic (Water) Parks ............................................... 1
Skating Rinks .......................................................... 1
Roller Hockey Rink .................................................... 1
Free Skate Facility .................................................... 1
Public Parks ................................ 39 total, 1209.62 acres
Automobile Racetracks .............................................. 1
Youth ProgramsCheerleading, Drill Team, Roller Hockey, Golf,
Tennis, Swimming, Football, Softball, Volleyball, Baseball,
Basketball, Soccer and Crafts
Camper Facilities ...................................................... 2
Movie Screens ....................................................... 36
Soccer Fields ......................................................... 18
Industries and Business Base
50 or more employees
Company
Full-Time Employment
Advanced Receivable Strategies, Inc.-Perot System ...... 375
Afni .....................................................................475
ASC Composite Systems .........................................120
The Bada Company/Hennessy Industries, Inc. ............. 65
Bando Manufacturing of America, Inc. ....................... 127
Bowling Green Logistics Operations Ctr. ...................... 50
Camping World (Corporate Headquarters) ................. 292
CarTop Systems ...................................................... 75
Country Oven Bakery ............................................ 503
DESA Heating, LLC ................................................. 669
Eagle Industries, LLC ............................................... 755
Fruit of the Loom .................................................. 830
General Motors Corvette Plant .............................. 1,200
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. ............................................180
Holley Performance Products .................................. 339
Houchens Industries, Inc. ....................................... 786
Huish Detergents, Inc. ............................................ 750
Kerr Manufacturing ................................................150
KIRIU USA Corporation ............................................. 57
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products ......................... 78
LifeSkills, Inc. ....................................................... 400
Longview Fibre Company ......................................... 72
Lord Corporation ................................................... 148
Mercury Plastics, Inc. ..............................................150
NASCO ................................................................. 212
Nyloncraft, Inc. ....................................................... 92
Ralph Lauren Media/Value Vision.............................. 80
RC Components ...................................................... 50
Renaissance Mark ................................................ 220
SCA .....................................................................150
Scotty’s (Headquarters) ........................................ 300
Southern Foods, Inc. ............................................... 84
S-R of Kentucky, Inc. .............................................. 300
Stoody Company .................................................... 88
Stupp Bridge Company .......................................... 140
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. ...................... 72
Tower Automotive ................................................... 86
Trace Die Cast, Inc. ................................................. 410
Trinity Glass International-Eastern Division ................... 81
TWN Fasteners, Inc. ................................................ 80
The Valspar Corporation ........................................... 79
Van Meter Insurance (Corporate Headquarters) ........... 80
Western Kentucky Coca Cola Bottling Company .......... 156
Weyerhauser ....................................................... 220
Woodcraft Industries ..............................................102
TOP 10 EMPLOYERS
Company
Full-Time Employment
Commonwealth Health Corp./
The Medical Center .............................................2,282
Western Kentucky University ................................. 1,808
Warren County Board of Education ........................ 1,350
General Motors Corvette Plant .............................. 1,200
Fruit of the Loom .................................................. 830
Houchens Industries, Inc ........................................ 786
Eagle Industries, LLC ............................................... 755
Huish Detergents, Inc. ............................................ 750
DESA Heating, LLC ................................................. 699
Afni .....................................................................475
Labor Force
Labor Force ..................................................... 51,335
Average Workers Covered by KY Unemployment Insurance
Kentucky Advanced
Technology Institute Campus (KATI)
Offers job training in Industrial & Engineering Technology
(I&ET) and Information Technology (IT). The I&ET training
provides competency in industrial production, machine
operation and maintenance. The training components include
robotics, P.L.C.’s, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, electrical,
AutoCAD, C.N.C programming and computer-integrated
manufacturing (CIM). The IT program prepares the student
for certification in computer repair, programming, network
administration, web development and information systems
support. 270/901-1150
Glasgow Health Campus
Located on a beautiful wooded 5 acre campus next to T.J.
Samson Community Hospital. The Glasgow Health Campus
offers programs in Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical
Technician, Medicaid Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, CPR and
First Aid. Phone: 270/901-1200 or 270/651-5673
Internet: www.bowlinggreen.ketes.edu/LPN/
Glasgow Technology Campus
Located in the South Regional Post-Secondary Education Center,
the Glasgow Technology Campus offers courses in Industrial
Maintenance and Information Technology. Students have the
option to earn a certificate, diploma, or an Associates Degree.
Courses are offered in fluid power, motor controls, welding,
blueprint reading and computer support. 270/659-6900
Draughons Junior College
Short-term (associate’s degree and diploma) programs in
business and medical fields, with more than 110 years of career
training experience. Enrollment: 400. Accreditation: Accrediting
Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. 270/843-6750
Western Kentucky University
Manufacturing Employment .................................8,564
Construction ..................................................... 2,844
Utilities, Trade, and Transportation ......................... 10,212
Information .......................................................... 619
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate ........................ 2,031
Services ........................................................... 17,813
State/Local Government ..................................... 6,698
All industries employment .................................. 49,028
Average Weekly wage ..................................... $588.43
Unemployment Rate (Annual Average) .................. 5.3%†
†
September 2003
Bowling Green Technical College
Bowling Green Technical College is a comprehensive two-year
college offering over 30 diploma and degree programs in the
areas of Allied Health, Business, Applied Technology, Engineering
and Information Technology, and Applied Academics and
Enrichment. BGTC is comprised of four campus locations in Bowling
Green and Glasgow. The College offers day and evening, credit
and continuing education classes as well as an Adult Education
Center for GED preparation,Adult Literacy and English as a Second
Language. Enrollment - 2,458. Accreditation: Commission of the
Council on Occupational Education. 270/901-1000
COM M UNITY PROFILE
Located on 200-acre campus five blocks from the center of the
city. Undergraduate degrees offered in more than 101 fields,
graduate programs in more than 46 areas. Athletic teams fielded
in 20 intercollegiate sports. WKU is organized into the following
colleges: Potter College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Services;
Gordon Ford College of Business; College of Education and
Behavioral Sciences; Ogden College of Science and Engineering;
College of Health and Human Services; WKU’s Community College;
and Division of Extended Learning and Outreach. Enrollment:18,391
Warren County Public Schools
Schools/Enrollment
Elementary (4 yrs.–6) .................................. 12/6,667
Junior High School (7-8) ................................. 3/1,730
High School (9-12) .......................................... 3/3,118
Total ........................................................... 18/11,211
Certified teachers, administrators, principals: 791
(77 percent hold Masters Degrees, the equivalent or above.)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Pupil/Teacher Ratio .............................................. 16-1
Board of Education Office ....................... 270/781-5150
Internet ...................................... www.warren.k12.ky.us
Bowling Green and Warren County Kentucky
COM MUNITY PROFILE
Bowling Green and Warren County Kentucky
Health Care
Medical Center at Bowling Green ..................... 330 Beds
Greenview Regional Hospital ............................ 211 Beds
Rivendell of Bowling Green (behavior - adolescent) .................. 72 Beds
Wellington Parc (memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s) ........ 60 Beds
Southern Kentucky Rehab Hospital .................... 60 Beds
Doctors ............................................................. 297
Dentists .............................................................. 67
Nursing Homes ........................................................ 8
LifeSkills
Offering mental health, substance abuse and developmentalservices prorgams for a 10-county region.
Barren River District Health Department
Offering medical, social service and health promotion for
an eight-county region.
Community Facilities
ALIVE Volunteer Center ........................... 270/782-0082
Bowling Green Area Career Center
803 Chestnut Street ............................ 270/746-7425
Bowling Green Public Library
136,439 Volumes ................................. 270/781-4882
Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
352 Three Springs Road ....................... 270/782-0800
Capitol Arts Center/Theatre
416 E. Main Street ............................... 270/782-2787
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
812 State Street .................................. 270/781-3200
Churches ......................... Approx. 150, 32 denominations
AM ........................................................................ 2
FM ......................................................................... 5
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
812 State Street, P.O. Box 51
Bowling Green, KY 42102-0051
Phone: 270.781.3200 • Fax: 270.843.0458
www.bgchamber.com
Television Stations
Commercial ............................................................. 2
Educational .............................................................. 2
Western Union Telegraph
5 locations ...................................... 1-800-325-6000
Bowling Green & Warren County, Kentucky
Bowling Green Area: 28.03 sq. miles or 17,944 acres
Warren County 546 sq. miles • Elevation: 590 feet above sea level
Located within 600 miles of 43% of the population
POPULATION
of the United States, Bowling Green is in Warren
County in South Central Kentucky and serves as the Bowling Green*
industrial, health care, business and trade hub for a
10-county area. It is on north-south Interstate 65,
110 miles south of Louisville, Kentucky and 50 miles
north of Nashville, Tennessee. The William Natcher
and Cumberland Parkways connect here to provide
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1990
east-west, four lane divided highway access.
*Urbanized area population 58,314
49,296
Adult Day Care ......................................................... 3
Facilities for Children ............................................... 69
Radio Stations
2000
Detroit
490
Chicago
398 Indianapolis
225
Pittsburgh
498
Warren County
Cincinnati
212
St. Louis
282
Kansas City
535
Little Rock
408
Nashville
50
Memphis
255
Burmingham
249
Knoxville
205
Atlanta
299
92,522
Day Care
Daily Newspaper ................................... 270/781-1700
Daily Circulation .............................................. 22,000
Sunday ........................................................... 27,000
41,668
There are 5 church-operated schools.
K–6 ....................................................................... 2
K–8 ....................................................................... 2
K–12 ..................................................................... 1
Courier Service - Purolator, Federal Express, UPS, ABCO,
Greyhound Package Express, & Boston Courier
77,720
Private Schools
Cable Services
Insight Communications ......................... 270/782-0903
Barren River Reservoir
25 mi. SW on KY, 31-E ......................... 270/646-2357
or 800/699-BOAT
Beech Bend .......................................... 270/781-7634
Kentucky Museum
WKU Campus ...................................... 270/745-2592
Lost River Cave
US 31-W (Nashville Road) .................... 270/393-0077
Mammoth Cave National Park
33 mi. N on I-65 ................................ 270/758-2328
National Corvette Museum
350 Corvette Drive .............................. 800/53-VETTE
Riverview The Historic Hobson House
1100 W. Main ..................................... 270/843-5565
Shakertown
16 mi. SW on U.S. 68 ........................... 270/542-4167
40,450
Pupil/Teacher Ratio .............................................. 13-1
Board of Education Office ...................... 270/746-2200
Internet ........................................... www.b-g.k12.ky.us
Communications
Area Attractions
71,828
Certified teachers, administrators, principals: 273
(80 percent hold Masters Degrees or above.)
All Schools are accredited by Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools. Comprehensive ratings, Kentucky Department
of Education.
Driver’s License Bureau
1001 Center Street ................................270/746-7417
Federal Court House
241 E. Main Street .............................. 270/393-2500
Houchens Center for Women
1115 Adams Street ................................ 270/842-6761
Social Security Administration
1310 Campbell Lane ............................ 270/842-5691
36,705
Schools/Enrollment
Elementary (4 yr.–6) ..................................... 6/1,604
Junior High School (7–8) .................................. 1/828
High School (9–12) .......................................... 1/941
Total ............................................................. 8/3,373
57,884
Bowling Green Independent Schools
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Bowling Green Area
Chamber of Commerce
812 State Street • P.O. Box 51
Bowling Green, KY 42102-0051
www.bgchamber.com
270.781.3200 • Fax 270.843.0458
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Other Chamber Publications
PARTNERSHIP
DIRECTORY
Includes a listing of all
partners, listed alphabetically and categorically
with names of key personnel. Also, includes an e-mail directory of
Chamber partners for use when doing business with one another. *$10 for partners.
HOW TO START A BUSINESS IN THE
BOWLING GREEN AREA
This helpful booklet has information on preparing
business plans, obtaining
business licenses and authorizations, and more. *No charge
for partners.
BOWLING GREEN MAGAZINE
Full-color magazine produced each year with
interesting articles on the
businesses and people who
make business bright in
Bowling Green. It
promotes Bowling Green to newcomers and
residents alike. View the current Bowling
Green
Magazine
on-line
at
www.communitylink.com/bgmag. *No
charge for partners.
DEMOGRAPHIC
BOOK
The Bowling Green Area
continues to grow, and this
publication gives you the
details. Trends on population, employment, retail sales, real estate,
personal income, education, utilities and finance are included. $10.00
for partners.
INDUSTRY GUIDE
Lists vital information regarding area manufacturers,
distribution centers and corporate offices. *$15 for partners.
COMMUNITY
RESOURCE GUIDE
The chamber’s committee volunteers produce this booklet, which lists health, medical
and human service organizations. *No
charge for partners.
CITY/COUNTY MAPS
2002-2003 Bowling Green Area
street maps available. $1.00 for
partners.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Outlines the Chamber’s mission and priorities for the
year. *No charge for partners.
ANNUAL REPORT
Highlights Chamber accomplishments for the
previous year. *No charge
for partners.
CIVIC & FRATERNAL
ORGANIZATIONS LIST
Whether you are interested in
joining a club or just want to
know more about the civic
and fraternal groups in Bowling Green-Warren County, this list is for you.
*No charge for partners.
HISPANIC WELCOME GUIDE
Publication produced by the
Chamber’s Workforce Development Committee to assist
Hispanic residents in making
their home in Bowling Green
and finding employment. We
invite your organization to
pick up copies of this publication and make
it available to the public at your location.
This publication is also available on the
Chamber’s Web site in the Community Profile section. *No charge for partners.
NEWCOMERS PACKETS
Packets contain valuable
information for relocation
such as a Community Profile. Upon request we will
enclose information about
apartments, real estate,
school systems, daycare, and a Visitor’s
Guide listing motels, restaurants, shopping centers and local attractions. *No
charge for partners, $ 6.00 if mailed.
Publications can be requested online at www.bgchamber.com/membership/publications.cfm
*Charge may apply on quantity orders.