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Population in July 2009: 179. Population change since 2000: -11.8%

Males: 76	(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 2009: $35,818 (it was $25,208 in 2000)

Luray:	$35,818
Kansas:	$47,817

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $25,420

Luray city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $35,267 (it was $15,000 in 2000)

Luray:	$35,267
Kansas:	$125,500

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $48,254; Detached houses: $48,215; Mobile homes: $49,742

Median gross rent in 2009: $320.

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White alone - 190 (96.9%)
Two or more races - 6 (3.1%)

Races in Luray detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Luray: 78.0 (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: 586 people per square mile

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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 (commute): 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 July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $841 (2.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $780 (2.1%)
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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 ).

Latitude: 39.11 N, Longitude: 98.69 W

Area code: 785

Unemployment in March 2011:

Here:	5.5%
Kansas:	7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

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

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)

Males Females

Manufacturing (30%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
Construction (10%)
Finance and insurance (10%)
Educational services (10%)
Public administration (8%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)

Health care and social assistance (30%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (27%)
Educational services (21%)
Retail trade (9%)
Wholesale trade (4%)
Information (4%)
Other services, except public administration (4%)

Most common occupations (%)

Males Females

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%)

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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Tornado activity:

Luray-area historical tornado activity is above Kansas state average. It is 195% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1993, a category F4 (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 F4 tornado 29.4 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

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 the city 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 Luray 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 the city 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 Luray center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Russell County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Luray:

RUSSELL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; RUSSELL, KS)
OSBORNE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; OSBORNE, KS)
ELLSWORTH COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 36 miles away; ELLSWORTH, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Luray, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Luray:

Fort Hays State University (about 39 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,978)
Hutchinson Community College (about 84 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 2,415)
University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 112 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 4,780)
Kansas State University (about 114 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 18,850)
Wichita State University (about 123 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 9,428)
Central Community College (about 124 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 2,632)
Butler Community College (about 134 miles; El Dorado, KS; FT enrollment: 4,200)

Public elementary/middle school in Luray:

Luray-Lucas Elementary School (Students: 83; Location: 400 N FAIRVIEW AVE; Grades: Kindergarten - 8th Grade)

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Library in Luray:

LURAY CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $9,421; Location: 119 N. MAIN; 3,531 books; 4 e-books; 150 audio materials; 399 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 4 print serial subscriptions)

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Russell 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 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)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.1%
(6.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

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

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 (2011 data):

UMB National Bank of America: Luray Branch at 100 South Main Street, branch established on 06/01/1900. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $62.8 mil, Deposits: $42.2 mil, headquarters in Salina, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Umb Financial Corporation

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Luray mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Utility gas (94%)
Electricity (4%)
Wood (2%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Russell County Kansas:

2008 Presidential Election results in Russell County Kansas:

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Religion statistics for Luray:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 65.16%

Here		65.2%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	United Methodist Church	Catholic Church	Southern Baptist Convention	United Church of Christ
Adherents	31.9%	29.1%	22.8%	3.7%	3.1%
Congregations	17.9%	28.6%	10.7%	3.6%	7.1%

Name	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	General Association of Regular Baptist Churches	American Baptist Churches in the USA	Churches of Christ	Other
Adherents	1.7%	1.7%	1.5%	1.4%	3.0%
Congregations	3.6%	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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3

Russell County:	4.46 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:	1.96 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6

Here:	8.92 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:	3.84 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 9

Here:	13.39 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:	7.33 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

Russell County:	9.9%
State:	8.1%

Adult obesity rate:

Russell County:	27.9%
State:	27.9%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

Here:	3.1%
Kansas:	13.4%

Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Other Government Administration	1	$2,888	$34,656	1	$1,249
Other and Unallocable	1	$1,958	$23,496	0	$0
Totals for Government	2	$4,846	$29,076	1	$1,249

Luray government finances in 2002:

Charges - All Other: $2,000 ($11.17)
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $231,000 ($1290.50)
Financial Administration: $43,000 ($240.22)

General - Other: $16,000 ($89.39)

Regular Highways: $12,000 ($67.04)

Libraries: $1,000 ($5.59)

Electric Utilities: $0 ($0.00)
Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $19,000 ($106.15)
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $235,000 ($1312.85)
Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $220,000 ($1229.05)
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $15,000 ($83.80)
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $16,000 ($89.39)
Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.59)
Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $11,000 ($61.45)
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $47,000 ($262.57)
Revenue - Water Utilities: $223,000 ($1245.81)
Electric Utilities: $0 ($0.00)
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($39.11)
General Support: $4,000 ($22.35)
Tax - Property: $49,000 ($273.74)
Public Utilities: $7,000 ($39.11)
Total Salaries & Wages: $69,000 ($385.47)
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($55.87)

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:

Call Sign: N0KOO
Grant Date: 05/09/1989, Expiration Date: 05/09/1999, Cancellation Date: 05/10/2001
Registrant: Richard B Sigle, Hc 1 Box 46, Luray, KS 67649
Call Sign: N0KOR
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, 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

Incident types - Luray

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

Name	Count	Lived (average)
Most common first names in Luray, KS among deceased individuals
John	7	75.4 years
Charles	5	76.0 years
Harry	5	79.8 years
Paul	4	80.3 years
Frank	3	88.2 years
Mary	3	87.3 years
Harold	2	82.5 years
Dora	2	91.5 years
Anna	2	85.5 years
Chester	2	88.5 years

Last name	Count	Lived (average)
Most common last names in Luray, KS among deceased individuals
Applegate	7	86.8 years
Paschal	6	81.8 years
Markley	4	90.8 years
Fallis	4	79.1 years
Cochrun	4	79.5 years
Cooper	4	73.2 years
Olson	4	82.2 years
Wilson	4	84.7 years
Sigle	4	79.3 years
Hampl	3	82.0 years

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