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Lyon County

Population in July 2008: 508. Population change since 2000: +0.8%
 

Males: 249  (49.2%)
Females: 259  (50.8%)

Median resident age:  33.0 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 66865.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $46,313 (it was $34,643 in 2000)
Olpe:  $46,313
Kansas:  $50,177

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $19,626

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $95,510 (it was $60,300 in 2000)
Olpe:  $95,510
Kansas:  $125,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $103,896; Detached houses: $113,239; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $109,828; Mobile homes: $21,250

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Races in Olpe:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.2%)
  • Hispanic (2.6%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Olpe: 73.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (41.1%), English (10.1%), United States (9.9%), Irish (8.7%), Swedish (2.6%), French (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1200 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 1617 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Olpe

  • High school or higher: 84.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Olpe city

  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

3 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.6%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Olpe, Kansas in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Olpe to the number of sex offenders is 508 to 1.

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

Olpe:  1.2% ($742)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Topeka, KS (59.7 miles , pop. 122,377).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Wichita, KS (75.0 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (379.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Madison, KS (3.0 miles ), Emporia, KS (3.2 miles ), Hartford, KS (3.5 miles ), Neosho Rapids, KS (3.5 miles ), Americus, KS (4.2 miles ), Gridley, KS (4.4 miles ), Hamilton, KS (4.4 miles ), Lebo, KS (4.5 miles ).

Latitude: 38.26 N, Longitude: 96.17 W

Area code: 620

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Population change in the 1990s: +68 (+15.6%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Food (24%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (19%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Social assistance (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Food (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (17%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Child care workers (11%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)



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Olpe-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 151% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Olpe city center killed 6 people and injured 177 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1956, a category 4 tornado 19.3 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 29 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Olpe-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/24/2001 at 14:02:35, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 59.7 miles away from Olpe center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Olpe:
  • EMPORIA SURGICAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; EMPORIA, KS)
  • NEWMAN REGIONAL HEALTH (about 12 miles; EMPORIA, KS)
  • COFFEY COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; BURLINGTON, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Olpe:
  • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; EMPORIA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,528)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
  • WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA (about 59 miles; TOPEKA, KS; FT enrollment: 4,472)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 68 miles; LAWRENCE, KS; FT enrollment: 22,506)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 82 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
Public high school in Olpe:
Public elementary/middle school in Olpe:
Private elementary/middle school in Olpe:
  • ST JOSEPH S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 66; Location: 307 IOWA PO BOX 147; Grades: PK - 6)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Olpe and their reported violations in the past:

LYON CO RWD 3 (Population served: 350, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • Public Education - Between JAN-01-1994 and JUN-02-1995, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-02-1995)
  • OCCT Study Recommendation - Between JAN-01-1994 and JUN-02-1995, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-02-1995)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and OCT-17-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-17-1994)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-01-1993 and OCT-17-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-17-1994)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.9%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  7.3%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  1.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Olpe, KS



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


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Banks with branches in Olpe (2009 data):
  • The Olpe State Bank: at 202 Westphalia, branch established on 1905-10-05. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $34.9 mil, Deposits: $29.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (80%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Olpe

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 46.00%
Here46.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents25.0%23.9%7.3%4.7%4.1%
Congregations6.7%20.0%3.3%10.0%1.7%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodOther
Adherents3.4%3.2%3.1%2.8%22.5%
Congregations3.3%1.7%6.7%3.3%43.3%
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$2,103$25,2365$238
Firefighters 0$0 2$300
Water Supply 1$2,358$28,2961$244
Totals for Government 2$4,461$26,7668$782



Olpe government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $23,000
    All Other: $8,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
  • Construction - General Public Buildings: $3,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $105,000
    Financial Administration: $56,000
    Regular Highways: $45,000
    Fire Protection: $22,000
    Sewerage: $15,000
    Parks & Recreation: $10,000
    General - Other: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $12,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $7,000
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000
    General - Other: $3,000
    Water Utilities: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $259,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $132,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000
    General Support: $6,000
  • Tax - Property: $59,000
    NEC: $16,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $58,000

6.71% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,989 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.71%
Kansas average:  7.39%

0.13% of residents moved from foreign countries ($155 average AGI)
Lyon County:  0.13%
Kansas average:  0.18%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Coffey County, KS  0.38% ($26,106 average AGI)
from Johnson County, KS  0.35% ($31,500)
from Sedgwick County, KS  0.35% ($24,068)


9.13% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,765 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.13%
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 Johnson County, KS  0.99% ($27,102 average AGI)
to Shawnee County, KS  0.72% ($27,728)
to Sedgwick County, KS  0.65% ($24,253)


Strongest AM radio stations in Olpe:
  • KVOE (1400 AM; 1 kW; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: EMPORIA RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Olpe:
  • KVOE-FM (101.7 FM; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: EMPORIA RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KANH (89.7 FM; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)
  • KFFX (104.9 FM; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: EMPORIA RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KRWV (96.1 FM; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: C & C CONSULTING, INC)
  • K280EK (103.9 FM; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: CALVARY BIBLE COLLEGE)
  • KNGM (91.9 FM; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: CHRISTIAN ACTION TEAM, INC.)
  • KANS (92.9 FM; OSAGE CITY, KS; Owner: C&C CONSULTING, INC.)
  • KPOR (90.7 FM; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K209CB (89.7 FM; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Olpe:
  • KETM-CA (Channel 17; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: MONTGOMERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • Jerry D Hasten, 2 Mi N 2.75 Mi W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 91.4 m
    Registrant: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co., Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7220, Email:
  • Clair M Billington, Nw 1/4 Of The Ne 1/4 Section 23, T21s, R11e Of The 6th P.M., Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m
    Registrant: 308 Oak Haven Drive, Keller, TX 76248, Phone: (817) 431-1736, Email:
  • ANDREW A WACHTER, On Road 90, 2 Miles West Of Hwy 99, 3.5 Miles Northwest Of Olpe, Ks, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85 m, Overall height: 86 m, , Licensee ID: L01163623
    Registrant: 1711 N. Grand, Pittsburg, KS 66762, Phone: (620) 404-8108, Email:
  • Jennifer A Sirovica, 1088 Road 80 - Hv252/Olpe #2, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 109.7 m
    Registrant: Horvath Towers, LLC, 401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 101, South Bend, IN 46617, Phone: (574) 237-0464, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 2 Mi N And 2 3/4 Mi W, Structure height: 91 m, Call Sign: KAA919
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.7000 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/17/2001, Expiration Date: 01/21/2012, Certifier: Jerry D Hasten
    Registrant: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7220, Fax: (713) 989-1173, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, 2 Mi N & 2.75 Mi W Of, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: KFT41
    Assigned Frequencies : 6635.00 MHz, 6675.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/12/2008, Expiration Date: 02/19/2018, Certifier: Jerry D Hasten
    Registrant: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7220, Fax: (713) 989-1173, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • Behind Telephone Company Office In Center Of Olpe, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: KWT888
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.570 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/20/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2008, Cancelation Date: 10/27/2004
    Registrant: Hill & Welch, 1330 New Hampshire Avenue Nw Suite 113, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 775-0070, Fax: (202) 775-9026

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: K9PKG, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 08/09/1995, Expiration Date: 08/09/2005, Cancelation Date: 08/10/2007
    Registrant: George Robinson, 211 East St Apt 125, Olpe, KS 66865-9769
  • Call Sign: KD0FEG, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01431209
    Grant Date: 09/15/2008, Expiration Date: 09/15/2018, Certifier: Robert L Lowery Ii
    Registrant: Robert L Lowery Ii, 741 Rd K5, Olpe, KS 66865


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 38
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

Incident types - Olpe


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Olpe, KS

Olpe on our top lists:
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Secondary school teachers"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Office supplies and stationery stores"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Therapists"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Food"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Cashiers"

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