Argonia, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 455 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.8%
 
Males: 227  (49.9%)
Females: 228  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

45.6 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67004.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,808 (it was $30,125 in 2000)
Argonia:

$73,808
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,330 (it was $16,060 in 2000)

Argonia city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,378 (it was $36,700 in 2000)
Argonia:

$114,378
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,111; detached houses: $129,565

Median gross rent in 2022: $606.

March 2022 cost of living index in Argonia: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.4%
(5.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 5.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Argonia, KS (2022)
    • 50789.7%White alone
    • 437.6%Two or more races
    • 81.4%Hispanic
    • 61.1%Black alone

Races in Argonia detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Argonia, Kansas as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Argonia is 228 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Argonia by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(403.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(204.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(209.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(198.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(204.9)
1
(206.2)
1
(209.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(604.8)
9
(1,818)
2
(409.8)
5
(1,031)
3
(627.6)
2
(417.5)
1
(211.9)
1
(214.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(198.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(206.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index0.00.029.8346.872.771.772.281.616.78.58.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Argonia, KS

Crime rate in Argonia detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.09
Kansas average:

2.55
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Ancestries: American (12.8%), German (6.7%), English (4.6%), Irish (2.5%), Italian (1.8%), French (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1255 feet

Land area: 0.65 square miles.

Population density: 697 people per square mile   (low).

Argonia, Kansas map

60 residents are foreign born (9.7% Oceania).

This city:

10.6%
Kansas:

7.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Argonia city:

1.0% ($383)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (37.6 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (313.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Milan, KS (2.3 miles),
Freeport, KS (2.6 miles),
Danville, KS (2.7 miles),
Conway Springs, KS (3.3 miles ),
Milton, KS (3.4 miles),
Mayfield, KS (3.5 miles),
Norwich, KS (3.7 miles ),
Harper, KS (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 37.27 N, Longitude: 97.77 W

Area code: 620

Distribution of median household income in Argonia, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Argonia, KS in 2022
Argonia satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $200,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Argonia, KS residents
Average permit cost in Argonia, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+0.8%).
Most common industries in Argonia, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (16.4%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Warehousing & storage (6.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.4%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Social assistance (8.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Argonia, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.2%)
  • Top executives (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.4%)
  • Child care workers (8.3%)
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)
  • Teachers, special education (5.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.2%)

Average climate in Argonia, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Argonia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 115% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/26/1991, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.2 miles away from the Argonia city center killed 17 people and injured 225 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/25/1955, a category F5 tornado 27.3 miles away from the city center killed 20 people and injured 280 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Argonia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 900% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 74.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 132.2 miles away from Argonia center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 8.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 74.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 103.1 miles away from Argonia center
On 11/30/2015 at 09:49:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 39.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sumner County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Argonia topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Argonia:

  • SPRING VIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CONWAY SPRINGS, KS)
  • NORWICH CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NORWICH, KS)
  • FRIENDSHIP MANOR OF HARPER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HARPER, KS)
  • HARPER HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 5 Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; HARPER, KS)
  • HOSPITAL DISTRICT #6 OF HARPER COUNTY Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; ANTHONY, KS)
  • ANTHONY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ANTHONY, KS)

Airports located in Argonia:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Argonia:

  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 35 miles; Wichita, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,015)
  • Newman University (about 36 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 37 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Wichita State University (about 41 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)
  • Cowley County Community College (about 43 miles; Arkansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 3,173)
  • Wichita Area Technical College (about 46 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • Northern Oklahoma College (about 49 miles; Tonkawa, OK; FT enrollment: 3,414)

Public high school in Argonia:

  • ARGONIA HIGH (Students: 103, Location: 504 N PINE, Grades: 6-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Argonia:

  • ARGONIA ELEM (Students: 96, Location: 202 E. ALLEN, Grades: PK-5)
See full list of schools located in Argonia

Library in Argonia:

  • DIXON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY (Operating income: $15,782; Location: 120 W WALNUT; 5,900 books; 17 e-books; 112 audio materials; 270 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 17 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Argonia: Argonia Police Department (A), Argonia Emergency Medical Services (B), Dixon Township Library (C), Salter House and Museum (D), Argonia City Hall (E), Dixon Township Fire District (F), Argonia Community Center (G), Argonia Fire Department (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Argonia include: Argonia United Methodist Church (A), Argonia Bible Church (B), Argonia Friends Church (C), First Baptist Church (D), Zion Lutheran Church (E), Plains Church (F), Floyd Memorial Chapel (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Argonia Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Sumner County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Argonia and their reported violations in the past:

ARGONIA, CITY OF (Population served: 499, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-07-2003), St Public Notif requested (APR-29-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-29-2014), St Public Notif received (JUN-16-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Arsenic
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-07-2003), St Public Notif requested (MAR-09-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-09-2014), St Public Notif received (JUN-16-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Arsenic
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-07-2003), St Public Notif requested (JAN-20-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-20-2014), St Public Notif received (FEB-18-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-25-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-25-2014), St Public Notif received (FEB-18-2014)
  • 48 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-02-2013), St Public Notif requested (FEB-02-2013)
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.5%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.1%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Argonia (2011 data):

  • The Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Argonia: The Farmers And Merchants State Bank at 101 S Main Street, branch established on 1901/10/01. Info updated 2010/06/21: Bank assets: $29.8 mil, Deposits: $27.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Farmers And Merchants Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Argonia:

Marital status in Argonia, KS
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 64.4%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

For population 25 years and over in Argonia:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Argonia, KS (based on Sumner County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,07328
Catholic4,5004
Evangelical Protestant3,73128
Other3502
Black Protestant1871
None9,291-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Sumner County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Sumner County:

4.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

6.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Sumner County:

28.8%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

8.5%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

57.2%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

33.6%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

25.8
Kansas:

28.6

Average hours sleeping at night:
Argonia:

5.1
State:

6.8

General health condition:
This city:

48.6%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

86.5%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Argonia, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$6,103$73,2360$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,591$55,0920$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,923$59,0760$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,183
Financial Administration 0$0 1$4,115
Totals for Government 3$15,617$62,4682$5,298

Argonia government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $84,000 ($184.62)
    Gas Utilities: $73,000 ($160.44)
    Solid Waste Management: $53,000 ($116.48)
    Central Staff Services: $47,000 ($103.30)
    Police Protection: $43,000 ($94.51)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $14,000 ($30.77)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($15.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($13.19)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($10.99)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($4.40)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($32.97)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($28.57)

Argonia government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $69,000 ($151.65)
    Solid Waste Management: $59,000 ($129.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($10.99)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,000 ($4.40)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $497,000 ($1092.31)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $66,000 ($145.05)
    Rents: $1,000 ($2.20)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $167,000 ($367.03)
    Water Utilities: $161,000 ($353.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $1,821,000 ($4002.20)
  • Tax - Property: $103,000 ($226.37)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $29,000 ($63.74)
    Motor Vehicle License: $21,000 ($46.15)

Argonia government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $855,000 ($1879.12)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $775,000 ($1703.30)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $285,000 ($626.37)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $255,000 ($560.44)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $80,000 ($175.82)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $30,000 ($65.93)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $2,311,000 ($5079.12)
    Beginning: $570,000 ($1252.75)

Argonia government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $773,000 ($1698.90)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $255,000 ($560.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Argonia:

  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KMYR (1410 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: AGAPE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFH (1330 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCRC (1390 AM; 10 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KQAM (1480 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Argonia:

  • KANR (92.7 FM; BELLE PLAINE, KS; Owner: DANIEL D. SMITH)
  • KFH-FM (98.7 FM; CLEARWATER, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KYQQ (106.5 FM; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFDI-FM (101.3 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRBB (97.9 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZSN (102.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KICT-FM (95.1 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFBZ (105.3 FM; HAYSVILLE, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KEYN-FM (103.7 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KQBL (96.9 FM; ENID, OK; Owner: CHAMPLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKRD (107.3 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWME (93.5 FM; WELLINGTON, KS; Owner: JOHNSON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KTCM (100.3 FM; KINGMAN, KS; Owner: MARIA L. SALAZAR)
  • KZZD (90.7 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Argonia:

  • KSNW (Channel 3; WICHITA, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KSAS-TV (Channel 24; WICHITA, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWCV (Channel 33; WICHITA, KS; Owner: WLBB BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KAKE-TV (Channel 10; WICHITA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KTQW-LP (Channel 53; WICHITA, KS; Owner: KNOWLEDGE L.C.)
  • KCTU-LP (Channel 55; WICHITA, KS; Owner: RIVER CITY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSMI-LP (Channel 51; WICHITA, KS; Owner: RIVER CITY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 37Number of bridges
  • 328ft / 100mTotal length
  • $1,584,000Total costs
  • 7,518Total average daily traffic
  • 1,084Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,009Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Argonia, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 62000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Argonia, KS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Argonia)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Argonia, KS)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Argonia, KS, Lat: 37.265194 Lon: -97.764389, Call Sign: WQCL617,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.256 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2005, Expiration Date: 04/01/2015, Cancellation Date: 06/06/2015, Certifier: Gladys Bursch, Registrant: Itron, Inc., 2818 N Sullivan Rd, Spokane, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 891-3636, Fax: (509) 891-3334, Email:

  • Argonia, 143 S. Dixon Road (Lat: 37.264722 Lon: -97.729611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 87.8 m, Call Sign: WQEY380,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+62 more), Grant Date: 04/19/2016, Expiration Date: 05/17/2026, Cancellation Date: 11/21/2023, Certifier: Richard A Ruhl, Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8350 Broad Street Suite 1450, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8673, Fax: (703) 584-8696, Email:

  • ARGONIA, 152 N Argonia Rd (Lat: 37.277333 Lon: -97.763222), Type: Silo, Structure height: 39 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WQYE509,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/31/2016, Expiration Date: 08/31/2026, Certifier: Chris P Hahn, Registrant: Intelpath, 111 Fuller Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • Argonia, 40th And N Argonia Rd (Lat: 37.314444 Lon: -97.766139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.3 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: KCT46,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6212.06 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2020, Expiration Date: 04/03/2030, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2536E, N2536E, N-2536E, Serial Number: 22-6816, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 06/05/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 09/19/1986
    Registrant (Individual): James K Earle, 206 N Elm St, Argonia, KS 67004
  • Aircraft: INFINITY COMMANDER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 6123R, N6123R, N-6123R, Serial Number: IPP7-355, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 10/25/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 08/10/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Donald G Phillips, Po Box 74, Argonia, KS 67004

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 14. The highest number of reported fires - 49 took place in 2007, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Argonia, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (76.3%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (13.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Argonia, KS
    • 18776.3%Outside Fires
    • 3313.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 187.3%Structure Fires
    • 72.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Argonia, KS
Most common first names in Argonia, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1181.9 years
Mary783.8 years
Robert773.9 years
Helen679.2 years
Edith685.0 years
James678.2 years
Ruth673.8 years
Charles579.4 years
Carl573.0 years
John582.6 years
Most common last names in Argonia, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Pearce982.9 years
Harper887.9 years
Davis782.4 years
Taton670.2 years
Tracy677.9 years
Wacker681.3 years
Johnson580.4 years
Phillippi577.1 years
Olmstead584.2 years
Paxson574.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Argonia, KS
  • 93.3%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Electricity
  • 1.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Argonia, KS
  • 62.2%Electricity
  • 37.8%Utility gas


Argonia compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.