Bourbon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.0. This is about average.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2006 was 0.245. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.39. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.13. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Bronson and their reported violations in the past:
BOURBON CO RWD 4 (Population served: 1037, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-24-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-24-2006), St Public Notif received (MAY-30-2006)
- MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUN-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-13-1998), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-1998)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-13-1998), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
- Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Carbon, Total-Organic
- Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Carbon, Total-Organic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-12-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-12-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-21-2006)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2004 and JUL-02-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-02-2004)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and AUG-03-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-03-2001)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and SEP-05-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-05-2000)
- 2 other older monitoring violations
BRONSON, CITY OF (Population served: 341, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In MAR-1998. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (APR-06-1998), St Public Notif requested (APR-09-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-09-1998)
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In FEB-1998. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-16-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-16-1998), St Public Notif received (APR-06-1998)
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In MAR-1997. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-26-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-26-1997), St Public Notif received (APR-23-1997)
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In FEB-1997. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-26-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-26-1997), St Public Notif received (APR-23-1997)
Past monitoring violations:
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2005 and JUL-05-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-05-2005)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and JUL-07-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-07-2003)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and AUG-03-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-03-2001)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and AUG-25-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-25-2000)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and DEC-13-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-13-1999)
- 4 minor monitoring violations
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 45.2%
(44.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.0% for Black residents, 80.8% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This city: |  2.5 people | | Kansas: |  2.4 people |
| This city: | 63.4% | | Whole state: | 66.2% |
| This city: | 1.4% | | Whole state: | 4.1% |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bronson, KS
Bronson compared to Kansas state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Unemployed percentage above state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage below 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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Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Utility gas (79%)
- Electricity (8%)
- Wood (8%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Bourbon County Kansas:
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Religion statistics for Bronson (based on Bourbon County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 51.71%
| Here | | 51.7% |
| USA | | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | United Methodist Church | Catholic Church | American Baptist Churches in the USA | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
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| Adherents | 21.0% | 18.9% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
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| Congregations | 29.7% | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 2.7% |
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| Name | Non-Charismatic Churches Independent | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Southern Baptist Convention | Other |
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| Adherents | 5.0% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% | 16.4% |
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| Congregations | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 37.8% |
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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: 2 | Bourbon County: | 1.35 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 1.96 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1 | This county: | 0.68 / 10,000 pop. | | Kansas: | 0.51 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6 | Bourbon County: | 4.06 / 10,000 pop. | | Kansas: | 3.84 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 7 | Here: | 4.73 / 10,000 pop. | | Kansas: | 7.33 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult obesity rate: | Bourbon County: | 28.7% | | State: | 27.9% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate: | Bourbon County: | 17.6% | | State: | 13.4% |
| 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 | $320 |
| Other Government Administration |
1 | $2,307 | $27,684 | 6 | $120 |
| Judicial and Legal |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $150 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $686 |
| Water Supply |
1 | $1,948 | $23,376 | 0 | $0 |
| Local Libraries |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $447 |
| Totals for Government |
2 | $4,255 | $25,530 | 10 | $1,723 |
6.11% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,481 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 6.11% | | 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:
6.82% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,826 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 6.82% | | Kansas average: | 7.67% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Bronson:
- KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
- WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
- KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
- KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
- WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
- KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
- KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
- KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KALN (1370 AM; 1 kW; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KKOY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Bronson:
- KBJQ (88.3 FM; BRONSON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
- KIKS-FM (101.5 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KVCY (104.7 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
- KOMB (103.9 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: FORT SCOTT BROADCCASTING CO., INC.)
- KRPS (89.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
- KKOW-FM (96.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS, INC.)
- KBZI (100.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS INC)
TV broadcast stations around Bronson:
- K30AL (Channel 30; IOLA, KS; Owner: WASHBURN UNIV. OF TOPEKA)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4 - TIMOTHY B WILDMON, 3.5 Miles East (Lat: 37.898889 Lon: -95.002778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 94 m, Licensee ID: L00431603
Registrant: American Family Association, P.O. Drawer 2440, Tupelo, MS 38803, Phone: (662) 844-8888, Email:
- 3.5 Mi E (Lat: 37.899167 Lon: -95.003056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 84.7 m, Overall height: 94.2 m
Registrant: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 100 N Tucker 09-B-06, Saint Louis, MO 63101, Phone: (314) 235-1798 - 3.5 Mi E (Lat: 37.899167 Lon: -95.003056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 94 m
Registrant: American Family Association, 107 Parkgate, Tupelo, MS 38803, Phone: (601) 844-8888, Email:
- 3.5 Miles East (Lat: 37.898889 Lon: -95.002778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 94 m
Registrant: American Family Association, 107 Parkgate, Tupelo, MS 38803, Phone: (601) 844-8888, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1 - BRONSON JCT, 3.5 Mi East Of (Lat: 37.898917 Lon: -95.002722), Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WLT636
Assigned Frequencies: 6345.50 MHz, 6345.50 MHz
Grant Date: 12/12/1994, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 04/25/1997
Registrant: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 100 N Tucker Rm 9-B-8, St Louis, MO 63101
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3 - Call Sign: KB0UKU
Grant Date: 11/06/1995, Expiration Date: 11/06/2005, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2007
Registrant: Joel K Chrisman, 810 Charles St, Bronson, KS 66716-0047 - Call Sign: N0DHT, Licensee ID: L00601196
Grant Date: 12/03/2002, Expiration Date: 01/26/2013
Registrant: William F Davidson, 2149 62nd Ter, Bronson, KS 66716 - Call Sign: KD0GHA, Licensee ID: L01460381
Grant Date: 01/21/2009, Expiration Date: 01/21/2019, Certifier: Gale W Jeffers
Registrant: Gale W Jeffers, 1107 Bay, Bronson, KS 66716
FAA Registered Aircraft: 2 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-23 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2293P , Serial Number: 23-905, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 02/11/1957
Registrant (Partnership): Melvin E Endicott, 1976 55th St, Bronson, KS 66716, Other Owners: Betty L Endicott - Aircraft: STINSON 108-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 8394K , Serial Number: 108-1394, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/05/1955
Registrant (Partnership): Melvin E Endicott, 1976 55th St, Bronson, KS 66716, Other Owners: Gary W E Endicott
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bronson, KS
| Most common first names in Bronson, KS among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|
| John | 12 | 76.2 years |
| William | 10 | 77.8 years |
| Mary | 9 | 77.3 years |
| Ethel | 6 | 87.0 years |
| James | 6 | 82.5 years |
| Edith | 5 | 84.8 years |
| Ray | 4 | 79.3 years |
| Charles | 4 | 72.7 years |
| Harold | 4 | 72.5 years |
| Roy | 4 | 81.2 years |
| Most common last names in Bronson, KS among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|
| Stewart | 7 | 74.7 years |
| Ermel | 6 | 85.0 years |
| Johnson | 6 | 86.0 years |
| Holeman | 5 | 75.6 years |
| Camac | 4 | 78.2 years |
| Hamilton | 4 | 80.0 years |
| Daylong | 4 | 86.0 years |
| Lewis | 4 | 74.7 years |
| Martin | 4 | 82.8 years |
| Reasoner | 4 | 77.5 years |
- #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers"
- #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Radio, TV, and computer and software, and other electronic stores"
- #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers"
- #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers"
- #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Plastics and rubber products"
- #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Nonmetallic mineral products"
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