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Ellsworth County

Population in July 2008: 506. Population change since 2000: -6.8%
 

Males: 247  (49.0%)
Females: 259  (51.0%)

Median resident age:  44.1 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67454.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,697 (it was $31,413 in 2000)
Kanopolis:  $39,697
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,549
Kanopolis:  $21,549
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $44,561 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
Kanopolis:  $44,561
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $61,360; Detached houses: $65,849; Mobile homes: $21,136

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Races in Kanopolis:

  • White Non-Hispanic (85.5%)
  • Hispanic (12.7%)
  • Other race (2.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Kanopolis: 70.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (33.1%), Czech (10.1%), English (9.9%), Irish (8.8%), United States (5.7%), French (5.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/06/1887

Elevation: 1574 feet

Land area: 1.20 square miles.

Population density: 423 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Kanopolis

  • High school or higher: 78.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Kanopolis city

  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

11 residents are foreign born (1.7% Latin America, 0.4% Europe).

This city:  2.0%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Kanopolis, Kansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Kanopolis to the number of sex offenders is 506 to 1.

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

Kanopolis:  1.5% ($418)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (83.5 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (415.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Ellsworth, KS (2.0 miles ), Lorraine, KS (3.6 miles) , Geneseo, KS (3.7 miles ), Frederick, KS (3.9 miles) , Holyrood, KS (4.0 miles ), Brookville, KS (4.0 miles ), Bushton, KS (4.3 miles ), Wilson, KS (4.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $89,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $110,000

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 38.71 N, Longitude: 98.16 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 785

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Population change in the 1990s: -67 (-11.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Mining (13%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (8%)
  • Computer and electronic products (7%)
  • Utilities (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Computer and electronic products (10%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)



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Average climate in Kanopolis, Kansas

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Kanopolis-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 169% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1993, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.6 miles away from the Kanopolis city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1950, a category 4 tornado 29.0 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Kanopolis-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Kansas state average. It is 97% 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 75.0 miles away from Kanopolis center
On 7/15/1992 at 02:56:40, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 75.2 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 57.6 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 66.0 miles away from Kanopolis center
On 4/17/2003 at 17:31:59, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/24/2001 at 14:02:35, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.0 miles away from Kanopolis center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Kanopolis:
  • ELLSWORTH COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; ELLSWORTH, KS)
  • HOSPITAL DISTRICT #1 OF RICE COUNTY (about 24 miles; LYONS, KS)
  • LINCOLN COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; LINCOLN, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Kanopolis, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kanopolis:
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 92 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 93 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
Public elementary/middle school in Kanopolis:
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Library in Kanopolis:
  • KANOPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,053; Location: 221 N. KANSAS P.O. BOX 205; 6,137 books; 49 audio materials; 138 video materials; 15 serial subscriptions)

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

KANOPOLIS, CITY OF (Population served: 516, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT Study Recommendation - Between JAN-01-1996 and JAN-20-1998, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-16-1998), St Compliance achieved (JAN-20-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-03-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-03-2000)
  • 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)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.7%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.2%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.9%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.4%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Kanopolis, KS



Kanopolis 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 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 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 Kanopolis (2009 data):
  • First Bank Kansas: Kanopolis Branch at 102 South Kansas Street, branch established on 1925-09-03. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $184.5 mil, Deposits: $160.7 mil, headquarters in Salina, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Ottawa Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Ellsworth County Kansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (90%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Kanopolis

Adherents


NameLutheran ChurchCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents25.3%22.3%16.9%13.0%6.8%
Congregations14.3%19.0%19.0%9.5%9.5%
NameUnited Church of ChristNorth American Baptist ConferenceEvangelical Free Church of AmericaGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesOther religions
Adherents5.4%3.9%2.1%1.6%2.7%
Congregations4.8%4.8%4.8%4.8%9.5%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$73
Other Government Administration 1$1,884$22,6080$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$598
Sewerage 1$2,311$27,7320$0
Water Supply 1$2,500$30,0000$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$631
Totals for Government 3$6,695$26,7803$1,302



Kanopolis government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $35,000
    Sewerage: $15,000
  • Construction - General: $19,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $62,000
    Water Utilities: $59,000
    Financial Administration: $42,000
    Solid Waste Management: $34,000
    Police Protection: $23,000
    Sewerage: $13,000
    Fire Protection: $8,000
    General - Other: $6,000
    Libraries: $5,000
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $22,000
    All Other: $4,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $190,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $176,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $14,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $11,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $10,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $13,000
    Fire Protection: $9,000
    Financial Administration: $4,000
    Regular Highways: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $291,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $84,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $17,000
    General Support: $8,000
  • Tax - Property: $97,000
    Public Utilities: $28,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $55,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000

6.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,799 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.75%
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 Saline County, KS  0.88% ($35,700 average AGI)
from Barton County, KS  0.57% ($29,231)
from Rice County, KS  0.53% ($30,000)


6.83% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,545 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.83%
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 Saline County, KS  1.18% ($30,074 average AGI)
to Barton County, KS  0.53% ($38,083)
to Rice County, KS  0.48% ($36,182)


Strongest AM radio stations in Kanopolis:
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kanopolis:
  • KZLS (107.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCVS (91.7 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRD (88.9 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)
  • KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KQNS-FM (95.5 FM; LINDSBORG, KS; Owner: B-B BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXKU (106.1 FM; LYONS, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA B/CING, INC.)
  • KSKG (99.9 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Kanopolis:
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KAAS-TV (Channel 18; SALINA, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWCH-TV (Channel 12; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • 1896 Avenue M, Type: Bant, Structure height: 14 m, Call Sign: WPKT385
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.655 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/01/2002, Expiration Date: 07/01/2012, Certifier: Gary L Wacker
    Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc, 5606-C South Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647
  • 1915 Ave L, Call Sign: KVO652
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.080 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/20/1998, Expiration Date: 07/15/2003, Cancelation Date: 09/14/2003
    Registrant: Acme Brick Co, Box 98, Kanopolis, KS 67454


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 17
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

Incident types - Kanopolis


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