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McPherson County

Population in July 2008: 583. Population change since 2000: +7.6%
 

Males: 286  (49.1%)
Females: 297  (50.9%)

Median resident age:  40.6 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67464.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,416 (it was $35,938 in 2000)
Marquette:  $45,416
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,955
Marquette:  $23,955
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $64,056 (it was $41,400 in 2000)
Marquette:  $64,056
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $75,294; Detached houses: $77,677; Mobile homes: $26,406

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Races in Marquette:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.3%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

2008 cost of living index in Marquette: 70.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Swedish (27.7%), German (26.9%), United States (14.9%), Irish (10.1%), English (5.2%), Dutch (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1385 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 1618 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Marquette

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Marquette city

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 57.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

10 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.8%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Marquette, Kansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Marquette to the number of sex offenders is 146 to 1.

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

Marquette:  1.3% ($552)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (65.7 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (402.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Lindsborg, KS (2.9 miles ), Windom, KS (3.5 miles) , Little River, KS (3.8 miles ), Smolan, KS (3.9 miles ), Assaria, KS (3.9 miles ), Brookville, KS (3.9 miles ), McPherson, KS (4.0 miles ), Geneseo, KS (4.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $107,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $92,800
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $109,100
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $10,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 38.55 N, Longitude: 97.83 W

Area code: 785

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Population change in the 1990s: -52 (-8.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (12%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (9%)
  • Mining (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (30%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)



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Average climate in Marquette, Kansas

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Marquette-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 166% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1992, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.5 miles away from the Marquette city center injured 10 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1950, a category 4 tornado 16.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Marquette-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 99% 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 95.5 miles away from Marquette center
On 7/15/1992 at 02:56:40, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/24/2001 at 14:02:35, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.5 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 78.1 miles away from Marquette center
On 1/7/1999 at 05:16:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 83.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Marquette:
  • LINDSBORG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; LINDSBORG, KS)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; MCPHERSON, KS)
  • SALINA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; SALINA, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Marquette, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marquette:
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 53 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 73 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
Public elementary/middle school in Marquette:
See full list of schools located in Marquette

Library in Marquette:
  • MARQUETTE COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $15,911; Location: 121 NORTH WASHINGTON; 6,437 books; 26 audio materials; 108 video materials; 34 serial subscriptions)

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Tourist attraction: Kansas Motorcycle Museum (120 North Washington Street).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.0%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.6%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Marquette, KS



Marquette 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Marquette (2009 data):
  • Marquette Farmers State Bank of Marquette: Marquette Farmers State Bank Of Marq at 205-207 North Washington, branch established on 1906-07-26. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $28.7 mil, Deposits: $24.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in McPherson County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (88%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)


Religion statistics for Marquette

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaMennonite Church USAUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) Mennonite Church of God in Christ
Adherents16.6%15.6%14.1%7.3%6.9%
Congregations10.9%14.1%12.5%4.7%6.3%
Name The Evangelical Covenant ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USACatholic ChurchFree Methodist Church of North AmericaOther religions
Adherents6.0%5.2%4.8%3.6%19.9%
Congregations6.3%4.7%3.1%3.1%34.4%
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
Financial Administration 1$1,602$19,2240$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$181
Police Protection - Officers 1$1,357$16,2843$905
Solid Waste Management 2$3,305$19,8300$0
Totals for Government 4$6,264$18,7924$1,086



Marquette government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $32,000
    Solid Waste Management: $27,000
    Parks & Recreation: $13,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $70,000
    Police Protection: $60,000
    General - Other: $56,000
    Financial Administration: $48,000
    Solid Waste Management: $34,000
    Sewerage: $20,000
    Parks & Recreation: $19,000
    Regular Highways: $8,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $43,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $35,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $202,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $186,000
    Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $25,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $16,000
    Water Utilities: $10,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $104,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $87,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $4,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $17,000
    General Support: $8,000
  • Tax - Property: $86,000
    Public Utilities: $16,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $107,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000

5.78% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,638 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.78%
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 Saline County, KS  0.69% ($34,342 average AGI)
from Reno County, KS  0.58% ($36,359)
from Harvey County, KS  0.36% ($36,925)


7.35% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,870 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.35%
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 Sedgwick County, KS  0.81% ($30,011 average AGI)
to Reno County, KS  0.73% ($31,390)
to Saline County, KS  0.60% ($29,985)


Strongest AM radio stations in Marquette:
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KINA (910 AM; 1 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KMYR (1410 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: AGAPE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marquette:
  • KQNS-FM (95.5 FM; LINDSBORG, KS; Owner: B-B BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXKU (106.1 FM; LYONS, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA B/CING, INC.)
  • KCVS (91.7 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KHCC-FM (90.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY JR. COLLEGE)
  • KSKG (99.9 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KZBZ (104.9 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC, INC.)
  • KBBE (96.7 FM; MCPHERSON, KS; Owner: DAVIES COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYEZ (93.7 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Marquette:
  • KAAS-TV (Channel 18; SALINA, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWCH-TV (Channel 12; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KPTS (Channel 8; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: KANSAS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, INC.)
  • KSCC (Channel 36; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K51GC (Channel 51; SALINA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: KA0HES, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01086980
    Grant Date: 08/17/2006, Expiration Date: 11/15/2016, Certifier: Bradley C Evans
    Registrant: Bradley C Evans, 300 N Harold, Marquette, KS 67464
  • Call Sign: N0SGI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00209560
    Grant Date: 02/16/2002, Expiration Date: 04/21/2012
    Registrant: Mary J Mayfield, 102 S Jackson, Marquette, KS 67464
  • Call Sign: WA0EAF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00209562
    Grant Date: 10/13/2001, Expiration Date: 11/05/2011
    Registrant: Gary E Mayfield, 102 South Jackson, Marquette, KS 67464
  • Call Sign: WB0PUU, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 10/08/1996, Expiration Date: 10/08/2006, Cancelation Date: 10/09/2008
    Registrant: Ronald E Phillips, Marquette, KS 67464
  • Call Sign: WB0WSG, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00153104
    Grant Date: 10/26/2005, Expiration Date: 01/18/2016, Certifier: John R Morris
    Registrant: John R Morris, 63 Kanopolanes Road, Marquette, KS 67464


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5341W , Serial Number: 28-399, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 02/26/1962
    Registrant (Individual): Mark A Hecker, 3 Sunflower Ln, Marquette, KS 67464


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 19
  • Hazardous Condition: 5
  • Service Call: 3
  • Good Intent Call: 15

Incident types - Marquette


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