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Meade County

Population in July 2008: 546. Population change since 2000: -3.7%
 

Males: 247  (45.3%)
Females: 299  (54.7%)

Median resident age:  42.8 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67844.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $41,973 (it was $33,214 in 2000)
Fowler:  $41,973
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,385
Fowler:  $22,385
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $58,331 (it was $37,700 in 2000)
Fowler:  $58,331
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $78,095; Detached houses: $78,274; Townhouses or other attached units: $70,510; In 2-unit structures: $73,171; Mobile homes: $32,143

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Races in Fowler:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.4%)
  • Hispanic (10.4%)
  • Other race (5.3%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Fowler: 71.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (29.5%), United States (18.0%), English (9.7%), Irish (6.9%), French (4.1%), Dutch (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2481 feet

Land area: 0.47 square miles.

Population density: 1159 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Fowler

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fowler city

  • Never married: 17.1%
  • Now married: 60.2%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 12.5%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

26 residents are foreign born (4.2% Latin America).

This city:  4.6%
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:

Fowler:  1.2% ($467)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (158.2 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (371.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Meade, KS (3.2 miles ), Minneola, KS (3.3 miles ), Ensign, KS (4.3 miles ), Montezuma, KS (4.5 miles ), Plains, KS (4.8 miles ), Copeland, KS (5.1 miles ), Englewood, KS (5.1 miles) , Ashland, KS (5.2 miles ).

Latitude: 37.38 N, Longitude: 100.19 W

Area code: 620

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Population change in the 1990s: -2 (-0.4%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (23%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (11%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Food (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Personal and laundry services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)



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Average climate in Fowler, Kansas

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Fowler-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1955, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Fowler city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/25/1973, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Fowler-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Kansas state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 67.0 miles away from Fowler center
On 9/15/1995 at 00:31:33, a magnitude 4.1 (3.8 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1999 at 23:19:58, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 16.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 47.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/7/1999 at 05:16:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.8 miles away from Fowler center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Fowler:
  • MINNEOLA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; MINNEOLA, KS)
  • MEADE DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; MEADE, KS)
  • ASHLAND DISTRICT HOSPSITAL (about 27 miles; ASHLAND, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Fowler, KS

Airports located in Fowler:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fowler:
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 105 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 114 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 133 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 151 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 153 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; FT enrollment: 4,360)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 157 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 180 miles; AMARILLO, TX; FT enrollment: 4,876)
Public high school in Fowler:
  • Fowler High School (Students: 94; Location: 100 W 8TH AVE; Grades: 7th Grade - 12th Grade)
Public elementary/middle school in Fowler:
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Library in Fowler:
  • FOWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,347; Location: 510 MAIN, P.O. BOX 135; 11,326 books; 133 audio materials; 459 video materials; 32 serial subscriptions)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Fowler that have no violations reported:
  • FOWLER, CITY OF (Address: PO BOX 47, Population served: 578, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  62.4%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.6%
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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.5%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  0.8%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Fowler, KS


35 people in nursing homes


Fowler compared to Kansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage 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 Fowler (2009 data):
  • The Fowler State Bank: at 401 Main Street, branch established on 1906-04-13. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $46.0 mil, Deposits: $38.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Fsb Bankshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Meade County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (92%)
  • Electricity (8%)


Religion statistics for Fowler

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchMennonite; Other GroupsAmerican Baptist Churches in the USALutheran Church
Adherents23.2%19.6%12.8%12.6%10.3%
Congregations13.6%13.6%9.1%9.1%4.5%
NameFriends (Quakers)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristChurch of the NazareneFellowship of Evangelical Bible ChurchesOther religions
Adherents4.7%4.4%3.6%3.4%5.3%
Congregations13.6%9.1%4.5%4.5%18.2%
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 7$1,477
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$443
Firefighters 0$0 12$432
Streets and Highways 1$2,145$25,7400$0
Water Supply 1$2,856$34,2720$0
Totals for Government 2$5,001$30,00621$2,352



Fowler government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $41,000
    Sewerage: $26,000
    All Other: $9,000
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $88,000
    Solid Waste Management: $75,000
    Water Utilities: $65,000
    Financial Administration: $48,000
    Sewerage: $23,000
    General - Other: $19,000
    Parks & Recreation: $12,000
    Libraries: $5,000
    Fire Protection: $4,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $23,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $11,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $272,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $61,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $24,000
    General Support: $11,000
    Water Utilities: $4,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $83,000
    Public Utilities: $23,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $186,000

6.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,467 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.89%
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:
from Seward County, KS  1.29% ($59,600 average AGI)
from Ford County, KS  0.77% ($33,500)


9.35% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,544 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.35%
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 Ford County, KS  1.13% ($22,389 average AGI)
to Seward County, KS  0.75% ($21,250)


Strongest AM radio stations in Fowler:
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGNO (1370 AM; 5 kW; DODGE CITY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSCB (1270 AM; 5 kW; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: SEWARD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KDCC (1550 AM; 1 kW; DODGE CITY, KS; Owner: DODGE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fowler:
  • KJIL (99.1 FM; COPELAND, KS; Owner: GREAT PLAINS CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • KHYM (103.9 FM; COPELAND, KS; Owner: GREAT PLAINS CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • KOLS (95.5 FM; DODGE CITY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYBD (98.1 FM; COPELAND, KS; Owner: MAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKJQ (97.3 FM; GARDEN CITY, KS; Owner: KBUF PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSSA (105.9 FM; INGALLS, KS; Owner: KBUF PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSSH (96.3 FM; INGALLS, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KZRD (93.9 FM; DODGE CITY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fowler:
  • KBSD-TV (Channel 6; ENSIGN, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KUPK-TV (Channel 13; GARDEN CITY, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Steve Martz, 3 Miles East Of (Meade County), Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 97.5 m
    Registrant: Anr Pipeline Company, 5250 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098, Phone: (248) 205-4572, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • 4.5 Mi E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WNEB577
    Assigned Frequencies : 457.150 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/29/2004, Expiration Date: 03/04/2014, Cancelation Date: 10/18/2007, Certifier: Gary Ehler
    Registrant: Mona Lee & Associates, LLC, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (281) 580-2101, Fax: (713) 831-6899, Email:
  • West 5th Street, Type: Pole, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPGZ274
    Assigned Frequencies : 457.150 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/26/2005, Expiration Date: 04/12/2015, Certifier: Gary Ehler
    Registrant: Mona Lee & Associates, LLC, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Pmb 165, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (832) 230-1809, Fax: (713) 831-6899, Email:
  • 7 Mi N Meade Hwy 23 3 Mi E & 1 1/2 N The East Side Rd, Call Sign: KNFE476, Licensee ID: L00054831
    Assigned Frequencies : 157.725 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/11/2002, Expiration Date: 03/28/2012
    Registrant: Lewis Farms, 5124 21 Rd, Fowler, KS 67844, Phone: (316) 646-5475
  • 3 1/4 Mi N Fowler On Black Top Rd, Call Sign: WSB212
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.930 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/01/1999, Expiration Date: 10/18/2004, Cancelation Date: 02/22/2002
    Registrant: Burton & Son, 317026 Rd, Fowler, KS 67844, Phone: (316) 646-5759

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • Fowler, 3 Miles East Of (Meade County), Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WQDD516
    Assigned Frequencies : 6815.00 MHz, 6775.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/29/2005, Expiration Date: 07/29/2015, Certifier: Steve R Martz
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • STATION, 3 Mi E Of, Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: KAH80
    Assigned Frequencies : 1895.00 MHz, 1905.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/22/1999, Expiration Date: 12/28/2009, Cancelation Date: 01/09/2006
    Registrant: Anr Pipeline Company, 27725 Stansbury Blvd., Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, Phone: (248) 994-4020, Fax: (248) 994-4120, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: W0OM, Previous Call Sign: KB0BOH, Licensee ID: L00173727
    Grant Date: 03/11/2009, Expiration Date: 04/22/2019
    Registrant: Garold E Meyer, 15003 27 Road, Fowler, KS 67844
  • Call Sign: WB0UQE, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00836895
    Grant Date: 03/26/2004, Expiration Date: 05/17/2014
    Registrant: William M Dabbs, 405 Chestnut St Box 83, Fowler, KS 67844


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 6
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-125 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1366A , Serial Number: 18-1195, Year manufactured: 1951, Airworthiness Date: 12/20/1956
    Registrant (Corporation): T & E Inc, 3031 20 Rd, Fowler, KS 67844
  • Aircraft: BEECH F33A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1849S , Serial Number: CE-973, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 08/26/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Doug L Mcclaren, 23106 C Rd, Fowler, KS 67844
  • Aircraft: MAYNARD BRYON T RV-6A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 211MK , Serial Number: 23481, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 11/07/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Doug Mcclaren, 23106 C Rd, Fowler, KS 67844
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3068V , Serial Number: D-482, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 01/17/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Larry D Dewell, Po Box 319, Fowler, KS 67844
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7020W , Serial Number: 28-702, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 09/18/1962
    Registrant (Individual): Richie A Dewell, Po Box 342, Fowler, KS 67844
  • Aircraft: FIRESHEETS WILLIAM R RV-8 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9101L , Serial Number: 80569, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 11/05/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Charles Steve Edwards, 3031 20 Rd, Fowler, KS 67844


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 17

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