Melvern, Kansas

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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 15.2%
(15.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.7% for two or more races residents)

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.77
Kansas average:

2.48
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Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.0%
Kansas:

3.0%
Most common industries in Melvern, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.2%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Utilities (6.2%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Utilities (9.1%)
  • Machinery (5.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.7%)
  • Food (4.5%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.5%)
  • Public administration (12.4%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Melvern, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (9.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)

Average climate in Melvern, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Melvern-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the Melvern city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1966, a category F5 tornado 32.3 miles away from the city center killed 16 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Melvern-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 620% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 160.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 215.0 miles away from Melvern center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 137.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 185.5 miles away from Melvern center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 218.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 131.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Osage County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Melvern topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Melvern:

  • HILLTOP HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LYNDON, KS)
  • COFFEY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WAVERLY, KS)
  • OSAGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; OSAGE CITY, KS)
  • PETERSON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; OSAGE CITY, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Melvern:

  • Emporia State University (about 31 miles; Emporia, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,687)
  • Baker University (about 31 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Washburn University (about 37 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)
  • University of Kansas (about 38 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
  • Allen County Community College (about 42 miles; Iola, KS; FT enrollment: 2,089)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 53 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 57 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 11,976)

Public high school in Melvern:

Public elementary/middle school in Melvern:

See full list of schools located in Melvern

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Melvern: Melvern City Park Fairgrounds (A), Melvern Police Department (B), Osage County Fire District 3 Melvern (C), Melvern City Hall (D), Melvern Community Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Melvern: First Church of God (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Osage County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Melvern that have no violations reported:

  • MELVERN RES ARROW ROCK (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.6%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.5%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

5 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
2 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Melvern (2011 data):

  • The Lyndon State Bank: Melvern Branch at 102 South Main Street, branch established on 1988/01/25. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $80.1 mil, Deposits: $66.8 mil, headquarters in Lyndon, KS, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Cmjr Investments, Inc.
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Kansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Melvern, KS (based on Osage County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,18712
Evangelical Protestant2,57319
Catholic9582
Other71
None9,570-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Osage County:

6.09 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Osage County:

8.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Osage County:

29.8%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.7%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Melvern:

58.3%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

53.0%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Melvern:

23.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

8.6%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Melvern:

6.0%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Melvern:

15.9%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

65.4%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Melvern:

85.2%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Melvern, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$6,433$38,5983$262
Streets and Highways 1$3,114$37,3680$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$246
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$89
Totals for Government 3$9,547$38,1886$596

Melvern government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $108,000 ($307.69)
    Central Staff Services: $62,000 ($176.64)
    Regular Highways: $31,000 ($88.32)
    Police Protection: $22,000 ($62.68)
    Sewerage: $21,000 ($59.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($42.74)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($8.55)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $34,000 ($96.87)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $105,000 ($299.15)

Melvern government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $35,000 ($99.72)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($22.79)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($19.94)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($11.40)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.85)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $120,000 ($341.88)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($25.64)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($11.40)
  • Tax - Property: $126,000 ($358.97)
    Public Utilities Sales: $41,000 ($116.81)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.85)

Melvern government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $426,000 ($1213.68)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $426,000 ($1213.68)

Melvern government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $155,000 ($441.60)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,000 ($8.55)

Strongest AM radio stations in Melvern:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KMAJ (1440 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Melvern:

  • KCHZ (95.7 FM; OTTAWA, KS; Owner: SYNCOM RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WIBW-FM (94.5 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KMAJ-FM (107.7 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTPK (106.9 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: KANSAS CAPITAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDVV (100.3 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KANS (92.9 FM; OSAGE CITY, KS; Owner: C&C CONSULTING, INC.)
  • KLZR (105.9 FM; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KBUZ (90.3 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KANU (91.5 FM; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)
  • KSNP (97.7 FM; BURLINGTON, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Melvern:

  • KTKA-TV (Channel 49; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: NORTHEAST KANSAS BROADCAST SERVICE, INC.)
  • KTWU (Channel 11; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA)
  • WIBW-TV (Channel 13; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KSNT (Channel 27; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF TOPEKA)
  • KETM-CA (Channel 17; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: MONTGOMERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 364ft / 111mTotal length
  • $1,570,000Total costs
  • 13,024Total average daily traffic
  • 2,301Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,261Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Melvern, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 61930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 91970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 51990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Melvern, KS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Melvern)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 250 E Of Main St Water Tower (Lat: 38.506111 Lon: -95.636917), Call Sign: WNNT383, Licensee ID: L00799021,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 04/26/2004, Expiration Date: 03/07/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/10/2014, Registrant: City Of Melvern
  • Mp:75.9 6 Km Ne (Lat: 38.535278 Lon: -95.579972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPHN231, Licensee ID: L00258361,
    Assigned Frequencies: 896.887 MHz, 896.937 MHz, 896.987 MHz, 897.887 MHz, 897.937 MHz, 897.987 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/1998, Expiration Date: 02/11/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2003, Registrant: Association Of American Railroads, 55500 Dot Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001, Phone: (202) 639-2217
  • On Sr 174 .5 Mi S (Lat: 38.501667 Lon: -95.638028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPGJ288,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.175 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2014, Expiration Date: 01/26/2025, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • KC13XC366, Waverly Exit Off I-35 N -333rd St. E 2mi Nw Corner Of I/S 333rd And Shawnee Hts (Lat: 38.463889 Lon: -95.564972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 101.8 m, Call Sign: WQQY517,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 05/23/2023, Expiration Date: 03/26/2033, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
  • Melvern City WT, E Hollman St (Lat: 38.506306 Lon: -95.637028), Type: Tank, Structure height: 44.2 m, Call Sign: WRKA858,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 12/02/2020, Expiration Date: 12/02/2030, Certifier: Zachary Peres, Registrant: Jmz Corporation, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:
  • Melvern WT City, E Hollman St (Lat: 38.506306 Lon: -95.637028), Type: Tank, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 47 m, Call Sign: WRKB211,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/03/2020, Expiration Date: 12/03/2030, Certifier: Zachary Peres, Registrant: Jmz Corporation, 800 W Miller Road, Iola, KS 66749, Phone: (620) 365-7782, Email:
  • A5J0040A, Waverly Exit Off I-35 N -333rd St. E 2mi Nw Corner Of I/S 333rd And Shawnee Hts (Lat: 38.463889 Lon: -95.564972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 101.8 m, Call Sign: WRUY563,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 10/18/2022, Expiration Date: 10/18/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KD0RII, Licensee ID: L01695992, Grant Date: 04/06/2022, Expiration Date: 04/06/2032, Certifier: George S Phoenix, Registrant: George S Phoenix, 118 Sw Fox St, Melvern, KS 66510
  • Call Sign: KE0HYR, Licensee ID: L02007705, Grant Date: 03/04/2016, Expiration Date: 03/04/2026, Certifier: Doug M Harkness, Registrant: Doug M Harkness, 29475 S Paulen Ter, Melvern, KS 66510
  • Call Sign: KE0MNZ, Licensee ID: L02089995, Grant Date: 03/16/2017, Expiration Date: 03/16/2027, Certifier: Jonathan Starch, Registrant: Jonathan Starch, 31272 S Croco Rd, Melvern, KS 66510

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9584B, N9584B, N-9584B, Serial Number: 172RG0899, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 04/02/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jerry W Beeman, 122 Se Beck St, Melvern, KS 66510, Other Owners: Kaila D Beeman

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 26. The highest number of fire incidents - 64 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Melvern, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (63.9%), and Structure Fires (24.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Melvern, KS
    • 28163.9%Outside Fires
    • 10824.5%Structure Fires
    • 4911.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 20.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Melvern, KS
Most common first names in Melvern, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1082.1 years
John769.0 years
Charles673.5 years
Clarence479.5 years
James472.8 years
William488.7 years
Albert379.6 years
Francis373.7 years
Harry381.0 years
Maxine378.7 years
Most common last names in Melvern, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Boyer777.9 years
Fanning675.0 years
White578.0 years
Patterson581.4 years
Criqui475.3 years
Speer470.5 years
Allison457.0 years
Arb465.5 years
Catlin479.5 years
Burnett480.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Melvern, KS
  • 79.3%Utility gas
  • 14.1%Electricity
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Melvern, KS
  • 86.0%Utility gas
  • 11.6%Electricity
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Melvern compared to Kansas 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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