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Smith County

Population in July 2008: 44. Population change since 2000: -13.7%
 

Males: 23  (52.9%)
Females: 21  (47.1%)

Median resident age:  47.8 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip code: 66932


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,700 (it was $28,250 in 2000)
Athol:  $35,700
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,831
Athol:  $19,831
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $32,956 (it was $21,300 in 2000)
Athol:  $32,956
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $39,957; Detached houses: $31,866; In 2-unit structures: $99,779

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Races in Athol:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.1%)
  • American Indian (3.9%)
  • Two or more races (3.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Athol: 64.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (31.4%), English (11.8%), Swedish (7.8%), Czech (3.9%), Irish (3.9%), Norwegian (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1789 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 248 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Athol

  • High school or higher: 85.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Athol city

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 75.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 24.4%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in May 2009.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Athol:  1.3% ($275)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (138.7 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (496.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Kensington, KS (2.4 miles ), Smith Center, KS (2.7 miles ), Cedar, KS (2.8 miles) , Gaylord, KS (3.0 miles) , Agra, KS (3.3 miles ), Kirwin, KS (3.5 miles ), Portis, KS (4.3 miles) , Lebanon, KS (4.4 miles ).

Latitude: 39.77 N, Longitude: 98.92 W

Area code: 785

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Population change in the 1990s: -34 (-40.0%).



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Average climate in Athol, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Athol-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 167% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1985, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.5 miles away from the Athol city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/15/1957, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.6 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Athol-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1991 at 22:07:44, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 46.8 miles away from Athol center
On 11/13/2001 at 01:56:13, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 70.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/15/1992 at 02:56:40, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/1/2002 at 11:08:56, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.6 miles away from Athol center
On 4/17/2003 at 17:31:59, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 46.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/7/1999 at 05:16:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.4 miles away from Athol center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Athol:
  • SMITH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; SMITH CENTER, KS)
  • PHILLIPS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; PHILLIPSBURG, KS)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; FRANKLIN, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Athol:
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; HAYS, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,572)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 76 miles; KEARNEY, NE; FT enrollment: 5,588)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 80 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 96 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 132 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 132 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 139 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.0 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  56.0%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  8.5%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  8.5%
Whole state:  4.1%


Athol compared to Kansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


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2004 Presidential Election results in Smith County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (83%)
  • Utility gas (8%)
  • Wood (8%)


Religion statistics for Athol

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 78.00%
Here78.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Catholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents29.8%20.4%15.4%6.2%5.4%
Congregations11.5%23.1%11.5%7.7%11.5%
NameChurch of the NazareneLutheran ChurchUnited Church of ChristEvangelical Free Church of AmericaOther
Adherents5.3%4.9%3.7%3.7%5.3%
Congregations7.7%3.8%7.7%3.8%11.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$204
Totals for Government 0$0 7$204



Athol government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $15,000
    Libraries: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $7,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $10,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $12,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $7,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000

3.52% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,603 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.52%
Kansas average:  7.39%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


6.36% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,667 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.36%
Kansas average:  7.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Strongest AM radio stations in Athol:
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAN (1490 AM; 1 kW; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Athol:
  • KQMA (92.5 FM; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • KFIX (96.9 FM; PLAINVILLE, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Athol:
  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 6
  • Good Intent Call: 2


Athol on our top lists:
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2005 and 2006"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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