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Cheyenne County

Population in July 2009: 400. Population change since 2000: -17.0%
 

Males: 186  (46.7%)
Females: 214  (53.3%)

Median resident age:  48.0 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67731.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $17,551 (it was $25,714 in 2000)
Bird City:

$17,551
Kansas:

$47,817
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $13,986

Bird City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $64,921 (it was $40,400 in 2000)
Bird City:

$64,921
Kansas:

$125,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $63,535; Detached houses: $63,034; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $99,178; Mobile homes: $72,730

Median gross rent in 2009: $233.

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Bird City races chart
  • White alone - 514 (91.8%)
  • American alone - 17 (3.0%)
  • Hispanic - 17 (3.0%)
  • Asian alone - 12 (2.1%)

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


Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Bird City: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Recent posts about Bird City, Kansas on our local forum with over 1,200,000 registered users. Bird City is mentioned 23 times on our forum:
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Ancestries: German (34.2%), Irish (12.4%), English (12.2%), United States (9.1%), French (3.5%), Czech (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 3460 feet

Land area: 2.23 square miles.

Population density: 179 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Bird City:

  • High school or higher: 83.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bird City city:

  • Never married: 19.5%
  • Now married: 57.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.7%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

6 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.2%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $933 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $495 (0.9%)
Bird City satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Aurora, CO (174.2 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (548.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: McDonald, KS (3.0 miles) , St. Francis, KS (3.8 miles ), Benkelman, NE (4.6 miles ), Atwood, KS (5.1 miles ), Haigler, NE (5.3 miles ), Brewster, KS (5.3 miles ), Goodland, KS (5.4 miles ), Stratton, NE (5.7 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 39.75 N, Longitude: 101.53 W

Area code: 785

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

4.4%
Kansas:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +17 (+3.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (33%)
  • Wholesale trade (18%)
  • Retail trade (16%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Utilities (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (14%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (14%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (12%)
  • Other services, except public administration (11%)
  • Manufacturing (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (20%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Registered nurses (11%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)

Work and jobs in Bird City: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Bird City, Kansas

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Tornado activity:

Bird City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Kansas state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.9 miles away from the Bird City city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Bird City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/13/2001 at 01:56:13, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 72.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/16/2007 at 06:50:31, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, 2.6 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.3 miles away from Bird City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cheyenne County (6) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 3, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Bird City:

  • CHEYENNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; ST FRANCIS, KS)
  • DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; BENKELMAN, NE)
  • GOODLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 32 miles away; GOODLAND, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Bird City, KS

Airports located in Bird City:


See details about airports located in Bird City, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bird City:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 133 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,978)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 145 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 4,780)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 174 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 9,984)
  • Aims Community College (about 178 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 2,152)
  • University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus (about 179 miles; Lone Tree, CO; FT enrollment: 2,603)
  • University of Colorado Denver (about 182 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 11,267)
  • University of Denver (about 183 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 8,219)

Public high school in Bird City:

Public elementary/middle school in Bird City:

See full list of schools located in Bird City

Library in Bird City:

  • BIRD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $20,271; Location: 110 EAST 4TH; 7,835 books; 30 e-books; 209 audio materials; 922 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 12 print serial subscriptions)

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Cheyenne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

BIRD CITY, CITY OF (Population served: 438, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and NOV-14-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-14-1994)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 21.8%
(18.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  55.6%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.7%
Whole state:  4.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bird City, KS


Bird City compared to Kansas state average:

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


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Banks with branches in Bird City (2011 data):

  • First National Bank: Bird City Branch at 210 Bird Avenue, branch established on 11/01/1929. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $24.8 mil, Deposits: $21.7 mil, headquarters in Goodland, KS, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: First National Bancshares, Inc., Esop And 401 (K) Trusts

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Bird City travel time to work - commute
Bird City mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (94%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Cheyenne County Kansas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Cheyenne County Kansas:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Bird City:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 67.90%
Here67.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic Church The Wesleyan ChurchOther
Adherents35.2%34.2%15.1%4.1%11.3%
Congregations15.4%23.1%15.4%7.7%38.5%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

10.82 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
This county:

3.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Cheyenne County:

14.42 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Cheyenne County:

9.9%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.0%
State:

27.9%

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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$800
Other Government Administration 1$3,569$42,8280$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$624
Police Protection - Officers 3$12,360$49,4400$0
Water Supply 2$9,686$58,1160$0
Totals for Government 6$25,615$51,2303$1,424

Bird City government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $39,000 ($97.50)
    All Other: $6,000 ($15.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($12.50)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $72,000 ($180.00)
    Sewerage: $31,000 ($77.50)
    Regular Highways: $17,000 ($42.50)
    General - Other: $16,000 ($40.00)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($12.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($10.00)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($5.00)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0 ($0.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $19,000 ($47.50)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $399,000 ($997.50)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $91,000 ($227.50)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $14,000 ($35.00)
    General Support: $10,000 ($25.00)
  • Tax - Property: $84,000 ($210.00)
    Public Utilities: $24,000 ($60.00)
    Total General Sales: $24,000 ($60.00)
    NEC: $1,000 ($2.50)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $16,000 ($40.00)

4.84% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,491 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.84%
Kansas average:

7.39%

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



4.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,852 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.75%
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 Bird City:

  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KRDZ (1440 AM; 5 kW; WRAY, CO; Owner: MEDIA LOGIC, LLC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLOE (730 AM; 1 kW; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bird City:

  • KKCI (102.5 FM; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWGB (97.9 FM; COLBY, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • KGCR (107.7 FM; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Bird City:

  • KBSL-TV (Channel 10; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K23BU (Channel 23; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION)
  • W47AC (Channel 47; BIG PINE KEY, FL; Owner: CAYO HUESO NETWORKS, LLC)
  • KLBY (Channel 4; COLBY, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • K33FO (Channel 33; BENKELMAN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

Bird City fatal accident list:

Dec 17, 1997 12:25 AM, U36, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 13

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bird City, KS

Most common first names in Bird City, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1376.0 years
William980.7 years
Helen876.1 years
Robert870.5 years
Harold778.6 years
Mary783.7 years
James677.5 years
Pearl589.0 years
Ralph579.8 years
Ruth577.6 years
Most common last names in Bird City, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Burr1177.3 years
Sawyer883.0 years
Wright879.6 years
Gilliland777.0 years
Leisure681.5 years
Leach681.3 years
Rambat684.0 years
Nelsen679.9 years
Childers675.6 years
Wilkens681.7 years

Bird City on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Farm supplies merchant wholesalers"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Warehousing and storage"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: U. S. Postal service"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Retail sales workers except cashiers"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of workers with very short commute times (9 minutes or less)"

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