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Population in 2021: 179 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -31.2%
 
Males: 89  (50.0%)
Females: 90  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

64.3 years
Alabama median age:

39.8 years

Zip codes: 35549.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $43,543 (it was $23,021 in 2000)
Kansas:

$43,543
AL:

$53,913

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $29,209 (it was $13,416 in 2000)

Kansas town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $75,126 (it was $48,000 in 2000)
Kansas:

$75,126
AL:

$172,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $87,232; detached houses: $94,625; mobile homes: $6,891

Median gross rent in 2021: $815.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kansas: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 11.5%

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Ancestries: American (45.6%), English (19.3%), German (12.3%), Irish (7.0%), Italian (7.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 458 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 179 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $251 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (48.2 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (50.2 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (538.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Carbon Hill, AL (1.4 miles ),
Eldridge, AL (2.0 miles),
Nauvoo, AL (2.7 miles ),
Townley, AL (2.9 miles ),
North River, AL (2.9 miles ),
Lynn, AL (3.1 miles ),
Glen Allen, AL (3.2 miles ),
Natural Bridge, AL (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 33.90 N, Longitude: 87.56 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 205

Distribution of median household income in Kansas, AL in 2021
Distribution of house value in Kansas, AL in 2021
Kansas satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.1%
Alabama:

1.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+5.7%).
Most common industries in Kansas, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (16.9%)
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Wood products (10.8%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Truck transportation (6.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.0%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (25.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.9%)
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Fuel dealers (8.3%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (21.3%)
  • Educational services (19.1%)
  • Health care (19.1%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Truck transportation (4.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Kansas, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (19.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (19.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.4%)
  • Cashiers (6.4%)
  • Registered nurses (4.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.3%)

Average climate in Kansas, Alabama

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Tornado activity:

Kansas-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 153% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/17/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the Kansas town center killed 4 people and injured 15 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 33.3 miles away from the town center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

Earthquake activity:

Kansas-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 177% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 38.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 20.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 117.6 miles away from Kansas center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 197.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 117.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 193.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Walker County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 10, Floods: 9, Winds: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kansas topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Kansas:

  • WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; CARBON HILL, AL)
  • FMC NORTHWEST ALABAMA KIDNEY CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; WINFIELD, AL)
  • KINDRED CARE HOSPICE - JASPER (Hospital, about 16 miles away; JASPER, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kansas:

  • Bevill State Community College (about 18 miles; Jasper, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,970)
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (about 46 miles; Hanceville, AL; FT enrollment: 4,486)
  • The University of Alabama (about 48 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
  • Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus (about 50 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 2,695)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (about 52 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 14,853)
  • Jefferson State Community College (about 52 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 6,041)
  • Virginia College-Birmingham (about 53 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 8,167)

Points of interest:

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Church in Kansas: Kansas Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Gilder Creek (A), Trinity Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Walker County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

  • KANSAS WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 375, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.0%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.0%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Kansas:

Marital status in Kansas, AL
  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 55.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 24.5%
  • Divorced: 2.1%

For population 25 years and over in Kansas:

  • High school or higher: 78.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Alabama average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kansas, AL (based on Walker County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant39,118180
Mainline Protestant2,55225
Black Protestant1,0878
Catholic5231
Other5203
None23,223-
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: 17
This county:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Walker County:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 44
Walker County:

6.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Here:

5.39 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.9%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Walker County:

32.4%
State:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.5%
State:

13.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
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$760
Water Supply 0$0 1$225
Totals for Government 0$0 8$985

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $54,000 ($301.68)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($67.04)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($39.11)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($27.93)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($22.35)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $28,000 ($156.42)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($22.35)

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

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($39.11)
    Donations From Private Sources: $5,000 ($27.93)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $48,000 ($268.16)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License - Other: $15,000 ($83.80)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $12,000 ($67.04)
    Property: $4,000 ($22.35)
    Motor Vehicle License: $1,000 ($5.59)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($5.59)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,000 ($5.59)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $172,000 ($960.89)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kansas:

  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCOC (1010 AM; 5 kW; DORA, AL; Owner: AZTECA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALABAMA, INC.)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WVSA (1380 AM; 5 kW; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR CTY. B/CING. CO., INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kansas:

  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFFN (95.3 FM; CORDOVA, AL; Owner: NEW CENTURY RADIO, INC.)
  • WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WKXM-FM (105.9 FM; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
  • WODL (97.3 FM; HOMEWOOD, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQOP-FM (92.5 FM; DORA, AL; Owner: QUEEN OF PEACE RADIO, INC.)
  • WJBB-FM (92.7 FM; HALEYVILLE, AL; Owner: HALEYVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Kansas:

  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • W55BJ (Channel 55; JASPER, AL; Owner: COMBS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W66CN (Channel 66; JASPER, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WSFG-LP (Channel 63; BERRY, AL; Owner: ETTIE CLARK)
  • WSSF-LP (Channel 58; BERRY, AL; Owner: ETTIE CLARK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.4mTotal length
  • $10,129,000Total costs
  • 31,610Total average daily traffic
  • 7,032Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Kansas)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1222 Old Hwy 78 (Lat: 33.910667 Lon: -87.563639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 140 m, Call Sign: WPCE841,
    Assigned Frequencies: 858.837 MHz, 858.862 MHz, 858.887 MHz, 858.912 MHz, 859.287 MHz, 859.337 MHz, 859.362 MHz, 859.387 MHz, 859.812 MHz, 859.837 MHz... (+9 more), Grant Date: 05/01/2018, Expiration Date: 05/12/2028, Registrant: Southern Communications Services, Inc D/B/A Southern Linc, 600 18th St N Bin Sn-0800, Birmingham, AL 35203-2206, Phone: (205) 257-1534, Email:
  • 1222 Old Hwy 78 (Lat: 33.910667 Lon: -87.563639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 140 m, Call Sign: WQJM666,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.162 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2008, Expiration Date: 05/12/2018, Cancellation Date: 07/17/2014, Certifier: Robin J Cohen, Registrant: Sprint Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • .9 Mi Nw (Lat: 33.910639 Lon: -87.563611), Overall height: 144.8 m, Call Sign: WNTY706,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.731 MHz, 952.731 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/2020, Expiration Date: 04/25/2030, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:
  • .9 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 33.910639 Lon: -87.563611), Overall height: 144.8 m, Call Sign: WPJC465,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/1995, Expiration Date: 12/14/2000, Cancellation Date: 03/18/2001, Phone: (404) 506-7330
  • 9BH0003A, 1222 Old Highway 78 (Lat: 33.910611 Lon: -87.563778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WPOS310,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz... (+18 more), Grant Date: 04/09/2019, Expiration Date: 02/10/2029, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8402, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:
  • KANSAS A9429, 1222 Old Highway 78 (Lat: 33.910556 Lon: -87.563889), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 140.2 m, Overall height: 144.8 m, Call Sign: WPTG312,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz... (+40 more), Grant Date: 07/24/2021, Expiration Date: 09/26/2031, Certifier: J. Russell Williams, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:
  • Carbon Hill, 1222 Old Highway 78 (Lat: 33.910556 Lon: -87.563889), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 140.2 m, Overall height: 144.8 m, Call Sign: WQQS453,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2023, Expiration Date: 02/22/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$43,910
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0211.00

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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kansas, AL
  • 90.2%Electricity
  • 7.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kansas, AL
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Kansas compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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 below state average.

Kansas on our top lists:

  • #22 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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