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Jewell County

Population in July 2008: 108. Population change since 2000: -16.3%
 

Males: 54  (50.4%)
Females: 54  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  53.1 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip code: 66942


Estimated median household income in 2007: $28,434 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Formoso:  $28,434
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,347
Formoso:  $19,347
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $15,471 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Formoso:  $15,471
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $15,916; Detached houses: $15,606; Mobile homes: $10,833

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Races in Formoso:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Formoso: 63.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (20.2%), German (15.5%), Dutch (7.8%), Irish (6.2%), Scottish (6.2%), Swedish (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1527 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 385 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Formoso

  • High school or higher: 77.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Formoso city

  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 19.4%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.6%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Formoso:  2.0% ($199)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (99.5 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (487.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Courtland, KS (2.3 miles ), Randall, KS (3.1 miles) , Webber, KS (3.3 miles) , Scandia, KS (3.3 miles ), Jewell, KS (3.4 miles ), Mankato, KS (3.4 miles ), Republic, KS (3.7 miles) , Jamestown, KS (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 39.78 N, Longitude: 97.99 W

Area code: 785

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Population change in the 1990s: +2 (+1.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (37%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (30%)
  • Truck transportation (17%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (10%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Public administration (22%)
  • Accommodation and food services (19%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (43%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (10%)
  • Construction laborers (10%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (15%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (7%)



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Average climate in Formoso, Kansas

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Formoso-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 188% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1992, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.0 miles away from the Formoso city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/9/1953, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Formoso-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 99% 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 85.2 miles away from Formoso center
On 11/1/2002 at 11:08:56, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.3 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 87.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Formoso:
  • JEWELL COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; MANKATO, KS)
  • BRODSTONE MEMORIAL NUCKOLLS CO HOSP (about 19 miles; SUPERIOR, NE)
  • REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; BELLEVILLE, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Formoso:
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 81 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,730)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 94 miles; KEARNEY, NE; FT enrollment: 5,588)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 100 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 101 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 105 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
Library in Formoso:
  • FORMOSO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,520; Location: 204 MAIN, P.O. BOX 10; 4,122 books; 43 audio materials; 88 video materials; 20 serial subscriptions)

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

FORMOSO, CITY OF (Population served: 116, Purch_groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and AUG-01-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2003)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-25-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-25-2000)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and OCT-26-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-26-1999)

Average household size:
This city:  1.9 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  52.9%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.9%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.6%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Formoso, KS



Formoso compared to Kansas state average:
  • Median household income significantly 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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Banks with branches in Formoso (2009 data):
  • Central National Bank: Formoso Branch at 110 Main Street, branch established on 1907-02-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $901.1 mil, Deposits: $809.9 mil, headquarters in Junction City, KS, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 39 total offices, Holding Company: Central Of Kansas, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Jewell County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (81%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (11%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Electricity (3%)


Religion statistics for Formoso

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents50.7%13.0%11.8%8.1%16.4%
Congregations47.6%4.8%9.5%9.5%28.6%
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 2$550
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$200
Water Supply 0$0 1$375
Local Libraries 0$0 2$255
Totals for Government 0$0 6$1,380



Formoso government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $3,000
    All Other: $3,000
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $3,000
    Regular Highways: $3,000
    Libraries: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $19,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $5,000

5.24% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,648 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.24%
Kansas average:  7.39%

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


6.48% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,663 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.48%
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:
to Mitchell County, KS  0.80% ($24,091 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Formoso:
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRFS (1600 AM; 1 kW; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KNCK (1390 AM; 1 kW; CONCORDIA, KS; Owner: KNCK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Formoso:
  • K294AI (106.7 FM; SCANDIA, KS; Owner: COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING)
  • KCKS (94.9 FM; CONCORDIA, KS; Owner: KNCK, INC.)
  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KVSV-FM (105.5 FM; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KREP (92.1 FM; BELLEVILLE, KS; Owner: FIRST REPUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2

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