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Barton County

Population in 2011: 114. Population change since 2000: -17.4%
 

Males: 57  (50.0%)
Females: 57  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  44.0 years
Kansas median age:  42.9 years

Zip code: 67564

Estimated median household income in 2009: $30,877 (it was $31,429 in 2000)
Olmitz:

$30,877
Kansas:

$47,817
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,415

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $39,715 (it was $36,800 in 2000)
Olmitz:

$39,715
Kansas:

$125,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $39,353; Detached houses: $40,381; Mobile homes: $26,756

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  • White alone - 112 (98.2%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.9%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.9%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Olmitz: 79.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (45.7%), Irish (17.4%), United States (13.8%), English (7.2%), Czech (3.6%), Norwegian (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2010 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 685 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Olmitz:

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Olmitz city:

  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 61.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 3.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Kansas:  5.0%



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Olmitz, Kansas as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Olmitz to the number of sex offenders is 129 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $543 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $333 (1.1%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (104.3 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (413.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Albert, KS (2.4 miles) , Otis, KS (2.5 miles ), Hoisington, KS (2.9 miles ), Galatia, KS (3.0 miles) , Susank, KS (3.5 miles) , Timken, KS (3.7 miles) , Great Bend, KS (3.7 miles ), Bison, KS (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 38.52 N, Longitude: 98.94 W

Area code: 620

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.5%
Kansas:

6.2%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+7.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (37%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (21%)
  • Construction (19%)
  • Utilities (10%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Retail trade (4%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Educational services (39%)
  • Health care and social assistance (17%)
  • Manufacturing (13%)
  • Wholesale trade (9%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (23%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)


Average climate in Olmitz, Kansas

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Tornado activity:

Olmitz-area historical tornado activity is above Kansas state average. It is 210% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the Olmitz city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused $43 million in damages.

On 5/4/1950, a category F4 tornado 9.7 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Olmitz-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 91% 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 53.4 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 37.1 miles away from Olmitz center
On 1/7/1999 at 05:16:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 26.2 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 42.5 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 58.9 miles away from Olmitz center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Barton County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Olmitz:

  • CLARA BARTON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; HOISINGTON, KS)
  • CENTRAL KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; GREAT BEND, KS)
  • GREAT BEND REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; GREAT BEND, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Olmitz:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 33 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,978)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 64 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 2,415)
  • Wichita State University (about 106 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 9,428)
  • Butler Community College (about 123 miles; El Dorado, KS; FT enrollment: 4,200)
  • Kansas State University (about 136 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 18,850)
  • Cowley County Community College (about 145 miles; Arkansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,028)
  • Emporia State University (about 150 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,068)

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Notable locations in Olmitz: United Agricultural Service Grain Elevator Number 5 (A), Olmitz Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Olmitz: Saint Ann Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Barton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.2%

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Kansas:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.1%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.2%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Olmitz, KS


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


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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (97%)
  • Electricity (3%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Barton County Kansas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Barton County Kansas:
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Religion statistics for Olmitz (based on Barton County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 75.44%
Here75.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaSouthern Baptist ConventionLutheran Church
Adherents45.0%11.2%8.2%6.7%4.5%
Congregations12.5%16.1%7.1%8.9%7.1%
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Assemblies of GodAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents3.8%2.8%2.5%2.5%12.7%
Congregations3.6%3.6%1.8%3.6%35.7%
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: 4
Barton County:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Here:

3.96 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Here:

10.44 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Barton County:

9.2%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Barton County:

30.3%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.1%
Kansas:

13.4%

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 0$0 1$200
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$900
Firefighters 0$0 1$50
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$100
Sewerage 0$0 1$350
Water Supply 0$0 1$359
Totals for Government 0$0 11$1,959

Olmitz government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $3,000 ($26.32)
    All Other: $1,000 ($8.77)
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $27,000 ($236.84)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($96.49)
    Water Utilities: $10,000 ($87.72)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($52.63)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($43.86)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $10,000 ($87.72)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($61.40)
    General Revenue, NEC: $5,000 ($43.86)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $125,000 ($1096.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $15,000 ($131.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($35.09)
    General Support: $1,000 ($8.77)
  • Tax - Property: $10,000 ($87.72)
    Public Utilities: $1,000 ($8.77)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $13,000 ($114.04)

5.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,975 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.16%
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 Pawnee County, KS  0.33% ($31,242 average AGI)
from Rush County, KS  0.24% ($24,250)
from Sedgwick County, KS  0.19% ($37,737)


6.44% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,435 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.44%
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  0.59% ($23,712 average AGI)
to Ellis County, KS  0.39% ($25,487)
to Johnson County, KS  0.34% ($42,500)

Strongest AM radio stations in Olmitz:

  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNNS (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LARNED, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Olmitz:

  • KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KZLS (107.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGL (106.9 FM; LARNED, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPRD (88.9 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)
  • KWBI (91.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KCAY (95.9 FM; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: WEST CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • K201DG (88.1 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Olmitz:

  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KBDK (Channel 14; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSCC-LP (Channel 14; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K30GD (Channel 30; GREAT BEND, 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:

1
  • Call Sign: WA0NHS, Licensee ID: L00417596
    Grant Date: 12/03/2007, Expiration Date: 02/27/2018, Certifier: Vernon J Skolaut
    Registrant: Vernon J Skolaut, 1070 Nw 70 Rd, Olmitz, KS 67564-8512

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