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Population in July 2008: 180. Population change since 2000: -11.3%
 

Males: 77  (42.9%)
Females: 103  (57.1%)

Median resident age:  51.1 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67649.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $31,856 (it was $25,208 in 2000)
Luray:  $31,856
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,470
Luray:  $24,470
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $23,209 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Luray:  $23,209
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $34,263; Detached houses: $33,901; Mobile homes: $22,500

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Races in Luray:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.0%)
  • Two or more races (2.0%)
  • American Indian (1.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Luray: 67.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (35.0%), English (23.6%), Irish (18.2%), United States (10.8%), French (6.9%), Swedish (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1570 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 590 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Luray

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Luray city

  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 48.9%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 14.4%

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 early 2007.

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

Luray:  2.5% ($381)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (122.9 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (449.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Waldo, KS (2.4 miles) , Lucas, KS (3.0 miles ), Paradise, KS (3.5 miles) , Bunker Hill, KS (4.1 miles) , Sylvan Grove, KS (4.2 miles ), Russell, KS (4.2 miles ), Hunter, KS (4.2 miles) , Natoma, KS (4.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 39.11 N, Longitude: 98.69 W

Area code: 785

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Population change in the 1990s: -56 (-21.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Utilities (11%)
  • Repair and maintenance (11%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Construction (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Utilities (19%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Printing and related support activities (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Top executives (11%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Computer specialists (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)



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Average climate in Luray, Kansas

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Luray-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 161% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1993, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Luray city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1955, a category 4 tornado 29.4 miles away from the city center .


Luray-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 88% 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 38.5 miles away from Luray center
On 7/15/1992 at 02:56:40, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.2 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 21.3 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 43.5 miles away from Luray center
On 1/7/1999 at 05:16:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 47.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Luray:
  • RUSSELL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; RUSSELL, KS)
  • OSBORNE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; OSBORNE, KS)
  • LINCOLN COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; LINCOLN, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Luray, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Luray:
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; HAYS, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,572)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 114 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 119 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 122 miles; KEARNEY, NE; FT enrollment: 5,588)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 123 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
Public elementary/middle school in Luray:
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Library in Luray:
  • LURAY CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,625; Location: 119 N. MAIN; 1,548 books; 60 video materials; 3 serial subscriptions)

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

LURAY, CITY OF (Population served: 188, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT Study Recommendation - Between JAN-01-1994 and JUL-06-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-06-1994)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - In JUL-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-27-2001)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and JUL-11-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-11-1994)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-01-1993 and JAN-13-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-13-1994)

Average household size:
This city:  1.9 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  55.2%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.9%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  7.9%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Luray, KS



Luray 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 significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Luray (2009 data):
  • UMB National Bank of America: Luray Branch at South Main Street, branch established on 1900-06-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $836.0 mil, Deposits: $372.1 mil, headquarters in Salina, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Umb Financial Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Russell County Kansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (94%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Luray

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Church of Christ
Adherents31.9%29.1%22.8%3.7%3.1%
Congregations17.9%28.6%10.7%3.6%7.1%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurches of ChristOther religions
Adherents1.7%1.7%1.5%1.4%3.0%
Congregations3.6%3.6%7.1%3.6%14.3%
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 1$2,888$34,6561$1,249
Other and Unallocable 1$1,958$23,4960$0
Totals for Government 2$4,846$29,0761$1,249



Luray government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $2,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $231,000
    Financial Administration: $43,000
    General - Other: $16,000
    Regular Highways: $12,000
    Libraries: $1,000
    Electric Utilities: $0
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $19,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $235,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $220,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $15,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $16,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $11,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $47,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $223,000
    Electric Utilities: $0
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000
    General Support: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $49,000
    Public Utilities: $7,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $69,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000

6.53% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,178 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.53%
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 Ellis County, KS  1.01% ($27,185 average AGI)
from Saline County, KS  0.41% ($33,273)


7.16% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,318 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.16%
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 Ellis County, KS  1.94% ($26,212 average AGI)
to Johnson County, KS  0.48% ($30,692)
to Barton County, KS  0.45% ($35,667)


Strongest AM radio stations in Luray:
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRSL (990 AM; 0 kW; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: WEST CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Luray:
  • KZLS (107.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCAY (95.9 FM; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: WEST CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRD (88.9 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)
  • KFIX (96.9 FM; PLAINVILLE, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKQY (101.9 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KJLS (103.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Luray:
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • K38GH (Channel 38; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KBSH-TV (Channel 7; HAYS, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: N0KOO, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 05/09/1989, Expiration Date: 05/09/1999, Cancelation Date: 05/10/2001
    Registrant: Richard B Sigle, Hc 1 Box 46, Luray, KS 67649
  • Call Sign: N0KOR, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 02/17/1999, Expiration Date: 02/17/2009
    Registrant: Evea J Sigle, 2513 S 80th Ave, Luray, KS 67649-9410
  • Call Sign: N0LLJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00312664
    Grant Date: 01/08/2001, Expiration Date: 04/02/2011, Certifier: Arris A Sigle
    Registrant: Arris A Sigle, 19385 Hwy 18, Luray, KS 67649-9217


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 16
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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