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Morris County

Population in July 2008: 21. Population change since 2000: 0.0%
 

Males: 10  (47.6%)
Females: 11  (52.4%)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip code: 67449


Estimated median household income in 2008: $29,244 (it was $21,875 in 2000)
Latimer:  $29,244
Kansas:  $50,177

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $20,942

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $41,657 (it was $26,300 in 2000)
Latimer:  $41,657
Kansas:  $125,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $42,966; Detached houses: $42,408

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Races in Latimer:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.5%)
  • American Indian (9.5%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Latimer: 66.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (33.3%), Czech (9.5%), English (9.5%), Irish (9.5%), Scottish (9.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1413 feet

Land area: 0.09 square miles.

Population density: 242 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Latimer

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Latimer city

  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 36.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 27.3%
  • Divorced: 18.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in May 2009.

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

Latimer:  0.8% ($199)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)

Latimer satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Topeka, KS (65.7 miles , pop. 122,377).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Wichita, KS (77.3 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (410.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Herington, KS (2.7 miles ), White City, KS (2.7 miles ), Woodbine, KS (2.7 miles ), Parkerville, KS (3.2 miles) , Wilsey, KS (3.4 miles) , Hope, KS (3.6 miles ), Lost Springs, KS (3.7 miles) , Ramona, KS (3.9 miles) .

Latitude: 38.74 N, Longitude: 96.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 785

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Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+5.0%).



Average climate in Latimer, Kansas

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Latimer-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 149% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.1 miles away from the Latimer city center killed one person and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/13/1990, a category 5 tornado 47.9 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Latimer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/24/2001 at 14:02:35, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 72.3 miles away from Latimer center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Latimer:
  • HERINGTON MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; HERINGTON, KS)
  • MORRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; COUNCIL GROVE, KS)
  • GEARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; JUNCTION CITY, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Latimer:
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; Full-time enrollment: 19,210)
  • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; EMPORIA, KS; FT enrollment: 4,528)
  • WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA (about 62 miles; TOPEKA, KS; FT enrollment: 4,472)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 63 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 77 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  44.4%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  18.2%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  18.2%
Whole state:  4.1%


Latimer 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 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.
  • Number of rooms per house below 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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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Latimer travel time to work
Latimer mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Morris County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (100%)


Religion statistics for Latimer

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.92%
Here52.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents31.9%27.9%19.4%6.1%14.8%
Congregations33.3%5.6%16.7%11.1%33.3%
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$21
Totals for Government 0$0 2$21



Latimer government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $1,000
    Solid Waste Management: $0
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $3,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,000

6.42% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,174 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.42%
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 Geary County, KS  0.98% ($22,571 average AGI)


7.84% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,187 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.84%
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 Riley County, KS  1.10% ($19,000 average AGI)
to Lyon County, KS  0.73% ($20,375)
to Dickinson County, KS  0.69% ($33,733)


Strongest AM radio stations in Latimer:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KJCK (1420 AM; 1 kW; JUNCTION CITY, KS; Owner: PLATINUM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • 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)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Latimer:
  • KJRL (105.7 FM; HERINGTON, KS; Owner: GREAT PLAINS CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC)
  • KBLS (102.5 FM; NORTH FORT RILEY, KS; Owner: EBC, INC.)
  • KJCK-FM (97.5 FM; JUNCTION CITY, KS; Owner: PLATINUM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KSAJ-FM (98.5 FM; ABILENE, KS; Owner: EBC, INC.)
  • KBMP (90.5 FM; ENTERPRISE, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KHCD (89.5 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KANV (91.3 FM; OLSBURG, KS; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)

TV broadcast stations around Latimer:
  • K25DS (Channel 25; JUNCTION CITY, KS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K39BR (Channel 39; JUNCTION CITY, KS; Owner: NORTHEAST KANSAS B/CST.SERVICE,INC.)
  • WIBW-TV (Channel 13; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KAAS-TV (Channel 18; SALINA, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTLJ-CA (Channel 6; JUNCTION CITY, KS; Owner: MONTGOMERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Mp 162.5 Top Sub 1.5 Mi E, Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: WNKW671
    Assigned Frequencies : 161.550 MHz, 160.320 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/07/2003, Expiration Date: 03/01/2013, Certifier: Roberta J Howard
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 201 S 16th St Suite 305, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 280-6486, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, Railroad Right Of Way 3.9 Miles W Of, Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WHC313
    Assigned Frequencies : 2142.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/22/1997, Expiration Date: 03/12/2002, Cancelation Date: 12/11/2001
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 201 S 16th St Suite 305, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 280-7777, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:


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