Esbon, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 69 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -53.4%
Males: 42  (61.7%)
Females: 27  (38.3%)
Median resident age:

62.3 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66941

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,338 (it was $26,875 in 2000)
Esbon:

$50,338
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,642 (it was $17,438 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $54,569 (it was $22,300 in 2000)
Esbon:

$54,569
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $104,406; detached houses: $104,481
March 2022 cost of living index in Esbon: 75.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.3%
(12.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Esbon, KS (2022)
    • 5490.0%White alone
    • 610.0%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (31.2%), English (25.0%), Swedish (12.5%), Irish (6.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1848 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 226 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.4%
Kansas:

5.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Esbon city:

1.3% ($290)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (115.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (494.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Lebanon, KS (2.6 miles ),
Burr Oak, KS (2.8 miles ),
Mankato, KS (3.5 miles ),
Guide Rock, NE (4.3 miles ),
Jewell, KS (4.3 miles ),
Smith Center, KS (4.3 miles ),
Red Cloud, NE (4.4 miles ),
Cawker City, KS (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.82 N, Longitude: 98.43 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Esbon, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Esbon, KS in 2022

Esbon satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Kansas:

2.0%
Most common industries in Esbon, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (27.3%)
  • Educational services (18.2%)
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.2%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (38.8%)
  • Construction (20.4%)
  • Truck transportation (8.2%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Warehousing & storage (6.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.1%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (35.7%)
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.7%)
  • Public administration (10.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Esbon, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (18.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (24.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.2%)
  • Construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (28.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)

Average climate in Esbon, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Esbon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 109% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the Esbon city center injured 8 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1955, a category F4 tornado 21.6 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Esbon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 535% 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 248.8 miles away from Esbon center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 67.5 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 310.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 181.9 miles away from Esbon center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 231.0 miles away from Esbon center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 126.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jewell County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Esbon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Esbon:

  • JEWELL COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MANKATO, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Esbon:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 71 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 74 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 82 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 100 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Kansas State University (about 109 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 115 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 118 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Esbon: Esbon Grain and Fertilizer Grain Elevator Number 1 (A), Jewell County Rural Fire Department 3 Esbon (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Jewell 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 Esbon and their reported violations in the past:

JEWELL CO RWD 1 (Population served: 959, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Esbon that have no violations reported:

  • ESBON, CITY OF (Population served: 98, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

46.2%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Esbon (2011 data):

  • Guaranty State Bank and Trust Company: Esbon Branch at 501 Grand, branch established on 2001/04/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $166.5 mil, Deposits: $127.4 mil, headquarters in Beloit, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Guaranty, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Esbon:

Marital status in Esbon, KS
  • Never married: 16.6%
  • Now married: 65.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

For population 25 years and over in Esbon:

  • High school or higher: 83.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.9
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Esbon, KS (based on Jewell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,0228
Evangelical Protestant61210
Catholic1912
None1,252-
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: 2
This county:

6.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Jewell County:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

9.39 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

21.90 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

10.4%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Jewell County:

28.7%
Kansas:

27.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

62.5%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Esbon:

64.3%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.4
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

12.1%
Kansas:

21.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Esbon:

6.9
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Esbon:

31.0%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

69.2%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Esbon:

80.1%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Esbon, 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
Water Supply 0$0 3$1,725
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,750
Totals for Government 0$0 9$3,475

Esbon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $34,000 ($492.75)
    Water Utilities: $28,000 ($405.80)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($144.93)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($72.46)

Esbon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($159.42)
    Air Transportation: $6,000 ($86.96)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($72.46)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($14.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $35,000 ($507.25)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($43.48)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($217.39)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $5,000 ($72.46)
    Other: $4,000 ($57.97)

Esbon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $175,000 ($2536.23)

Strongest AM radio stations in Esbon:

  • 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.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Esbon:

  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KDNS (94.1 FM; DOWNS, KS; Owner: HOEFLICKER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Esbon:

  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 39.0mTotal length
  • $1,930,000Total costs
  • 4,672Total average daily traffic
  • 1,378Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,592Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Esbon, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Esbon, KS

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 145 Henry St (Lat: 39.822222 Lon: -98.442000), Call Sign: KNAZ200,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.975 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/2015, Expiration Date: 03/01/2026, Certifier: Lynette Bartley, Registrant: Rock Hills Usd 107, 109 East Main, Mankato, KS 66956, Phone: (785) 378-3102, Email:

  • 111 Grand Ave (Lat: 39.819444 Lon: -98.436444), Call Sign: KNGL400, Licensee ID: L00041275,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.540 MHz, Grant Date: 02/12/1998, Expiration Date: 04/22/2003, Cancellation Date: 07/27/2003, Registrant: Edgar Marihugh, 111 Grand Ave, Esbon, KS 66941

  • .5 Mi N 3.5 Mi W (Lat: 39.829444 Lon: -98.497000), Call Sign: KNAE940, Licensee ID: L00063775,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.415 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/1996, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2001, Registrant: Harold Beam Jr, Rt 1, Esbon, KS 66941, Phone: (913) 725-6191

  • 115 Grand Avenue (Lat: 39.828056 Lon: -98.435833), Call Sign: WQRF245,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.505 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2023, Expiration Date: 04/30/2033, Certifier: Ray H Mizner, Registrant: Pierce Electronics, 1970 V Road, Mankato, KS 66956, Phone: (785) 378-3158, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • KS-ESBON-CN-1, Grand Ave (Lat: 39.821417 Lon: -98.435306), Type: Silo, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRUI676,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/30/2022, Expiration Date: 08/30/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: AA0AU, Previous Call Sign: N0LLK, Licensee ID: L00197537, Grant Date: 02/11/2010, Expiration Date: 04/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 04/19/2022, Certifier: Glenn E Marihugh, Registrant: Glenn E Marihugh, 168 Sunflower Rd, Esbon, KS 66941

  • Call Sign: KB0ZVK, Licensee ID: L01214574, Grant Date: 05/19/2017, Expiration Date: 05/19/2027, Registrant: Joseph L Pashia, 310 Grand Ave, Esbon, KS 66941

  • Call Sign: N0LMP, Licensee ID: L00217003, Grant Date: 03/10/2000, Expiration Date: 06/05/2010, Cancellation Date: 06/06/2012, Registrant: Mark H Marihugh, 102 N East St, Esbon, KS 66941

  • Call Sign: W0FDJ, Previous Call Sign: AA0TP, Licensee ID: L00235784, Grant Date: 07/13/2020, Expiration Date: 07/13/2030, Certifier: Joleen A Howell, Registrant: Joleen A Howell, 612 Grand Ave, Esbon, KS 66941

  • Call Sign: KE0IFG, Licensee ID: L02011304, Grant Date: 03/17/2016, Expiration Date: 03/17/2026, Certifier: Stede E Underwood, Registrant: Stede E Underwood, 518 Y Road, Esbon, KS 66941


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Esbon, KS
  • 89.3%Utility gas
  • 7.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Esbon, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Esbon compared to Kansas 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.
  • House age 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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