According to our research of Kansas and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Bison, Kansas as of December 21, 2012. The ratio of number of residents in Bison to the number of sex offenders is 101 to 1.
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $923 (1.9%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $546 (1.9%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (116.5 miles , pop. 344,284).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (418.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Nearest cities: Timken, KS (1.9 miles)
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La Crosse, KS (2.5 miles ),
Rush Center, KS (2.7 miles)
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Otis, KS (2.8 miles ),
Albert, KS (3.3 miles)
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Liebenthal, KS (3.4 miles)
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Olmitz, KS (3.8 miles)
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Schoenchen, KS (3.9 miles ).
Bison-area historical tornado activity is above Kansas state average. It is 204% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/21/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.6 miles away from the Bison city center killed one personand injured 28 peopleand caused $43 million in damages.
On 5/4/1950, a category F4 tornado 23.1 miles away from the city center injured one personand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Bison-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 89% 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 48.2 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 25.2 miles away from Bison center On 1/7/1999 at 05:16:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 14.4 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 41.8 miles away from the city center On 4/17/2003 at 17:31:59, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 53.0 miles away from Bison center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Rush County (10) is near the US average (12). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8 Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals/medical centers near Bison:
CLARA BARTON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; HOISINGTON, KS)
CENTRAL KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; GREAT BEND, KS)
GREAT BEND REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; GREAT BEND, KS)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bison:
Fort Hays State University (about 26 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,978)
Hutchinson Community College (about 76 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 2,415)
Wichita State University (about 118 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 9,428)
Butler Community College (about 136 miles; El Dorado, KS; FT enrollment: 4,200)
Kansas State University (about 149 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 18,850)
University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 151 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 4,780)
Cowley County Community College (about 156 miles; Arkansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,028)
Notable locations in Bison: Mid - State Farmers Co - Operative Grain Elevator Number 3 (A), Rush County Fire District 5 Bison (B), Bison Community Library (C), Bison City Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Rush 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 Bison and their reported violations in the past:
BISON, CITY OF (Population served: 220, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and JUN-30-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2000)
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-1993 and MAR-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-1994)
One routine major monitoring violation
4 minor monitoring violations
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 5.2%
(4.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)
Bison State Bank: at 223 Main Street, branch established on 1901/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $10.1 mil, Deposits: $9.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Rush County Kansas:
2008 Presidential Election results in Rush County Kansas:
Religion statistics for Bison (based on Rush County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 71.90%
Here
71.9%
USA
50.2%
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Name
Catholic Church
United Methodist Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Other
Adherents
35.8%
29.8%
25.5%
5.1%
3.8%
Congregations
21.4%
35.7%
28.6%
7.1%
7.1%
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 convenience stores (with gas): 2
Here:
6.24 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:
3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:
9.37 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:
7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Rush County:
10.2%
State:
8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Rush County:
28.2%
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
$110
Other Government Administration
0
$0
7
$178
Water Supply
1
$5,430
$65,160
0
$0
Totals for Government
1
$5,430
$65,160
8
$288
Bison government finances in 2002:
Charges - All Other: $11,000 ($42.80)
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $43,000 ($167.32)
General - Other: $35,000 ($136.19)
Regular Highways: $6,000 ($23.35)
Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($3.89)
Libraries: $1,000 ($3.89)
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $6,000 ($23.35)
Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.89)
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $35,000 ($136.19)
Revenue - Water Utilities: $38,000 ($147.86)
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($27.24)
General Support: $3,000 ($11.67)
Tax - Property: $53,000 ($206.23)
Public Utilities: $2,000 ($7.78)
Total Salaries & Wages: $16,000 ($62.26)
5.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,912 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.19%
Kansas average:
7.39%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
600 Ft E Of Main St (Lat: 38.522500 Lon: -99.196222), Type: Tank, Structure height: 42 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: KNNQ356 Assigned Frequencies: 935.387 MHz, 935.400 MHz, 935.412 MHz, 935.425 MHz Grant Date: 04/17/2001, Expiration Date: 04/12/2011, Certifier: Richard S Stegelman Registrant: Western Resources, 818 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66601, Phone: (785) 575-1199, Fax: (785) 575-8446, Email:
Most common first names in Bison, KS among deceased individuals
Name
Count
Lived (average)
John
10
77.2 years
Helen
4
84.3 years
William
4
78.7 years
Mary
4
83.2 years
Mollie
4
93.5 years
Adam
3
86.7 years
Ben
3
82.0 years
Herman
3
77.6 years
Jacob
3
70.1 years
Bertha
3
85.6 years
Most common last names in Bison, KS among deceased individuals
