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Glance at Phillips CountyLocation |
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| Population (As of the 2000 census) | |||
Holyoke = 2,261 |
Haxtun = 982 |
Paoli = 42 |
Amherst = 75 |
Total county population = 4480
See Phillips County Community Profiles
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Climate
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Median
Family Income Average
Home Real Estate Average
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Unemployment
Rate for Phillips County
1.9%
Labor Force = 2,372
Employed = 2,328
Source: Colorado Dept.
of Labor and Employment, Dec. 2004
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2 - High Schools 2 - Pre-Schools |
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Government |
Finance
4 - Banks
2 - Credit Unions |
Agriculture
15,716,110
bushels of grain storage (includes feedlots/hog farms)
358,779
agricultural acres
51,612
grazing acres
Source: Phillips County
Assessor
Phillips County continues to be a national leader in production agriculture.
Agriculture
is a main focus in Phillips County as 40% of our income is derived from the
industry. Phillips County continues to be ranked in the top 10 for commodity
sales for hogs and pigs, corn for grain, wheat and other crops. The county
is proud of the number three ranking it receives for corn for grain acres
and the number of six ranking for sugar beets. These numbers show the dedication
to a technology driven workforce in agriculture production.
This is largely attributable to the development of irrigation during the past 40 years for the production of cash crops such as beans, sugar beets, corn and wheat. The water in Phillips County comes from the Ogallala Aquifer. There is a sizable amount of irrigation throughout the county and all of the water is of very good quality.
Phillips County also
hosts many fine livestock and feedlot operations. The county ranks second
in the state for hogs and pigs sold and 16th for both cattle and calves and
broilers and other meat-type chickens sold. On the sales side of things, Phillips
County ranks number seven for total value of agricultural products sold.
Source 1997 Census of
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Among Phillips Counties' manufacturing and processing
facilities are Jack's Bean Company, a dry bean processing plant, Speer Cushion
Co., a manufacturer of seats for agricultural and industrial equipment.
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- Dentist 3 - Retirement Facilities |
Medical and elder care is a huge priority in Phillips County, and all of our facilities strive to keep patients number one.
Haxtun Family Medicine
Center
The Haxtun Family Medicine Center located in a clinic adjacent to Haxtun Hospital,
provides a full range of medical services, including obstetric care. The clinic
is staffed by two board certified family care physicians.
Haxtun Hospital
This "small hospital with a big heart" is a 15-bed critical access
hospital with Colorado Level 4 Trauma classification. Haxtun Hospital provides
full service medical care including emergency room services, inpatient care,
rehabilitation services, surgical services and obstetrical care. Physicians
covering the emergency room are certified in Advance Trauma Life Support and
Trauma Nursing.
Family Practice
of Holyoke
Family Practice is a medical clinic that works in conjunction with Melissa
Memorial Hospital (MMH) in Holyoke. This rural health clinic is staffed by
three physicians and two nurse practitioners. Owned by MMH and located on
the same property, the clinic offers well-child and family care, as well as
vaccination services.
Melissa Memorial
Hospital
This hospital boasts its not-for-profit services, provided by physicians who
are on-call 24 hours, seven days a week. The 18-bed hospital also provides
outpatient clinics, weekly surgeon visits, OB-GYN services, home health, physical
therapy, Emergency Medical Services, Cardiac Rehabilitation, top-notch emergency
care, full-service laboratory work, Cat-scans and X-ray. Air transport is
also available form this Level 4 Trauma facility, and MMH is also known for
its utilization of Banner Health Outreach Services.
Elder
Care
Regent Park
Nursing & Rehab
Our Commitment “Adding Quality to Life”
Welcome to Regent Park Nursing & Rehabilitation of Holyoke Co. where our commitment to our seniors is to provide a safe, warm, comfortable home with quality of life. Skilled Nursing Services are also available providing transitional care between the Hospital and home. Services and care required many include Intravenous therapies, wound care, physical therapy, occupational or speech therapies in a more homelike environment. Our caregivers work closely with residents, family members, physicians and other health-care providers to develop an individualized program for each resident’s needs. For a tour please contact us at Regent Park 970-854-2251 or Carriage House – 970-854-5180 our Assisted living home.
Carriage House
Assisted Living Facility
Carriage House of Holyoke Co. assists seniors or disabled adults in living an independent life while also receiving the personalized care, attention and services they need 24 hours a day. Service and programs are planned with each resident to reflect personal needs and choices in a comfortable, secure and licensed residential setting promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing. It is small enough to feel like home with all the professional services and amenities
Heritage Living
Center
The close proximity of Haxtun Hospital to Heritage Living Center (both are
within the same physical structure) allows for rapid access to emergency room
and inpatient care. The 31-bed facility provides a homelike environment, social
activities in an exceptionally clean, caring and compassionate setting.
Heritage Heights
Apartments
Heritage Heights provides independent living in seven spacious one-bedroom
units that include kitchen/living room, bedroom, individual balconies, bath
and large closet. Meals, housekeeping and laundry services are provided. A
large common dining room and living area overlook the community of Haxtun.
SunSet View Home
This independent low-cost facility provides public housing in the form of
42 one-bedroom apartments to the elderly and disabled. It is managed by the
Holyoke Housing Authority. Utilities are provided, and a community center
is available. A laundry room and local meat & eat program are also
available on-site.
Haxtun Housing
Authority
Haxtun's Housing Authority provides low-income housing at two locations. One
set of apartments includes 22 elderly and public housing units, with four
formed as family units. The other apartment complex, Villa East, includes
10 apartments for the elderly, handicapped, and disabled. A community room
is available, to tenants for get-togethers, activities and other events, and
a laundry room is on-site.
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