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Smith County

Population in 2011: 474. Population change since 2000: -10.4%
 

Males: 219  (46.3%)
Females: 255  (53.7%)

Median resident age:  49.7 years
Kansas median age:  42.9 years

Zip codes: 66951.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $42,487 (it was $29,219 in 2000)
Kensington:

$42,487
Kansas:

$47,817
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,966

Kensington city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $60,261 (it was $35,400 in 2000)
Kensington:

$60,261
Kansas:

$125,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $64,175; Detached houses: $64,270; Mobile homes: $61,937

Median gross rent in 2009: $329.

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  • White alone - 461 (97.5%)
  • Two or more races - 10 (2.1%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.2%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Kensington: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (40.8%), English (11.0%), United States (7.4%), Irish (4.7%), Scotch-Irish (4.7%), Dutch (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1784 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 1480 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Kensington:

  • High school or higher: 87.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Kensington city:

  • Never married: 19.2%
  • Now married: 57.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 18.2%
  • Divorced: 4.8%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.3%
Kansas:  5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $883 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $819 (1.7%)
Kensington satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (143.8 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (497.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Agra, KS (2.2 miles ), Athol, KS (2.4 miles) , Kirwin, KS (2.8 miles ), Cedar, KS (3.0 miles) , Gaylord, KS (3.6 miles) , Smith Center, KS (3.6 miles ), Phillipsburg, KS (3.9 miles ), Glade, KS (4.0 miles) .

Latitude: 39.77 N, Longitude: 99.03 W

Area code: 785

Kensington household income distribution Kensington home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.3%
Kansas:

6.2%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -30 (-5.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (24%)
  • Retail trade (20%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Manufacturing (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Wholesale trade (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (45%)
  • Retail trade (18%)
  • Wholesale trade (15%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)
  • Public administration (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Child care workers (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Kensington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 182% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the Kensington city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 tornado 27.0 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kensington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 91% 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 43.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/13/2001 at 01:56:13, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.4 miles away from Kensington center
On 7/15/1992 at 02:56:40, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.9 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 42.7 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 44.9 miles away from Kensington center
On 1/7/1999 at 05:16:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Smith County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Kensington:

  • PHILLIPS COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; PHILLIPSBURG, KS)
  • SMITH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; SMITH CENTER, KS)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; FRANKLIN, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Kensington, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kensington:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 64 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,978)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 65 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 4,780)
  • Central Community College (about 85 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 2,632)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 132 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 2,415)
  • Kansas State University (about 137 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 18,850)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 143 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,702)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 146 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 6,591)

Public high school in Kensington:

Public elementary/middle school in Kensington:

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Library in Kensington:

  • KENSINGTON COMMUNITY/SCHOOL LIBRARY (Operating income: $9,515; Location: 203 S JACKSON; 13,297 books; 33 e-books; 193 audio materials; 220 video materials; 30 state licensed databases)

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Notable locations in Kensington: Rural Fire Protection District 1 (A), Kensington School Community Library (B), Kensington Senior Community Center (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Kensington include: First Saint John Lutheran Church (A), United Church of Kensington (B), Saint John Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Kensington USD 238 - School Superintendent (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 128 South Kansas).

Hotel: Ferguson Lodge (RR 1 Box 152).

 
Smith 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 Kensington that have no violations reported:

  • KENSINGTON, CITY OF (Address: PO BOX 186, Population served: 490, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 11.3%
(11.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Kansas:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  62.1%
Whole state:  66.2%

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: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Kensington, KS


31 people in nursing homes

Kensington compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Kensington (2011 data):

  • Farmers National Bank: Kensington Branch at 133 South Main, branch established on 1888/01/01. Info updated 2012/01/19: Bank assets: $107.7 mil, Deposits: $93.3 mil, headquarters in Phillipsburg, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Kensington travel time to work - commute


Kensington mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (90%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Smith County Kansas:




2008 Presidential Election results in Smith County Kansas:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Kensington (based on Smith County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 78.00%
Here78.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Catholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents29.8%20.4%15.4%6.2%5.4%
Congregations11.5%23.1%11.5%7.7%11.5%
NameChurch of the NazareneLutheran ChurchUnited Church of ChristEvangelical Free Church of AmericaOther
Adherents5.3%4.9%3.7%3.7%5.3%
Congregations7.7%3.8%7.7%3.8%11.5%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Smith County:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

2.53 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Smith County:

5.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

15.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.4%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Smith County:

27.9%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.6%
State:

13.4%

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$248
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$736
Other and Unallocable 1$1,816$21,7920$0
Totals for Government 1$1,816$21,7922$984

Kensington government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,000 ($61.18)
    Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($46.41)
    Parks & Recreation: $11,000 ($23.21)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $58,000 ($122.36)
    Water Utilities: $36,000 ($75.95)
    Parks & Recreation: $26,000 ($54.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000 ($37.97)
    Police Protection: $13,000 ($27.43)
    Sewerage: $11,000 ($23.21)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($18.99)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($16.88)
    Libraries: $6,000 ($12.66)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($6.33)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0 ($0.00)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $173,000 ($364.98)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $164,000 ($345.99)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $8,000 ($16.88)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $19,000 ($40.08)
    General Revenue, NEC: $9,000 ($18.99)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $403,000 ($850.21)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $53,000 ($111.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($33.76)
    General Support: $10,000 ($21.10)
  • Tax - Property: $98,000 ($206.75)
    Public Utilities: $12,000 ($25.32)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $27,000 ($56.96)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($21.10)

3.52% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,603 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.52%
Kansas average:

7.39%

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



6.36% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,667 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.36%
Kansas average:

7.67%

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


Strongest AM radio stations in Kensington:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKAN (1490 AM; 1 kW; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kensington:

  • KQMA (92.5 FM; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • KFIX (96.9 FM; PLAINVILLE, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAN-FM (95.3 FM; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: BARRACUDA BROADCASTING, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Kensington)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 10 Mi N (Lat: 39.890278 Lon: -99.072583), Call Sign: KNES804, Licensee ID: L00037946
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.460 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/21/2003, Expiration Date: 03/01/2013
    Registrant: Ferguson Bros Inc, Rr 1, Kensington, KS 66951
  • 116 E Ash (Lat: 39.765500 Lon: -99.031278), Call Sign: WQKA468
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.337 MHz, 468.337 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/05/2009, Expiration Date: 03/05/2019, Certifier: Bruce Nech
    Registrant: Comm-Tronix, 1735 Mccormick, Wichita, KS 67213, Phone: (316) 263-5958, Fax: (316) 462-0555, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Kensington, 1052 Highway 36 (Lat: 39.771806 Lon: -99.057250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQLL536
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/02/2010, Expiration Date: 06/02/2019, Certifier: Frank Dirico
    Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, 40 Lone Street, Marshfield, MA 02050, Phone: (781) 319-1011, Fax: (781) 837-4000, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KA0ZIR, Licensee ID: L01019839
    Grant Date: 10/16/2008, Expiration Date: 01/11/2019, Certifier: David F Wahl
    Registrant: David F Wahl, 302 North Adams Ave, Kensington, KS 66951
  • Call Sign: KB0OLQ, Licensee ID: L00038174
    Grant Date: 06/07/2004, Expiration Date: 08/06/2014, Certifier: Ronald R Rice
    Registrant: Ronald R Rice, Kensington, KS 66951
  • Call Sign: WD0AAM, Licensee ID: L00874908
    Grant Date: 06/17/2004, Expiration Date: 07/16/2014
    Registrant: Mark A Migalski, Kensington, KS 66951
  • Call Sign: WD0AAP
    Grant Date: 03/22/1994, Expiration Date: 03/22/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2006
    Registrant: Harlan W Wangerin, 504 S Main St, Kensington, KS 66951


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 10
  • Hazardous Condition: 4

Incident types - Kensington


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Kensington, KS

Most common first names in Kensington, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1683.5 years
Emma888.1 years
Louis780.9 years
Albert780.6 years
James775.1 years
Arthur787.6 years
Harry685.0 years
Floyd674.8 years
Charles681.8 years
Mary689.5 years
Most common last names in Kensington, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Dettmer1986.6 years
Grauerholz1281.7 years
Smith1283.5 years
Gibson1074.7 years
Levin980.6 years
Norden982.1 years
Ferguson886.0 years
Schoeni888.5 years
Miller780.4 years
Rice790.9 years

Kensington on our top lists:

  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Rail transportation"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Warehousing and storage"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Life, physical, and social science technicians"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Life and physical scientists"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Petroleum and coal products"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2005 and 2006"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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