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Rush County

Population in July 2008: 302. Population change since 2000: -7.1%
 

Males: 146  (48.6%)
Females: 156  (51.4%)

Median resident age:  42.6 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67565.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,258 (it was $27,109 in 2000)
Otis:  $34,258
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,055
Otis:  $19,055
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $44,561 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
Otis:  $44,561
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $54,287; Detached houses: $54,801; Townhouses or other attached units: $48,075; In 2-unit structures: $23,282; Mobile homes: $12,500

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Races in Otis:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.8%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Otis: 71.0 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (47.1%), United States (15.4%), Irish (7.1%), English (6.5%), Czech (4.3%), Scotch-Irish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2035 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 1004 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Otis

  • High school or higher: 86.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Otis city

  • Never married: 25.7%
  • Now married: 54.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.1%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

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 early 2007.

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

Otis:  1.5% ($438)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (110.2 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (416.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Albert, KS (2.5 miles) , Olmitz, KS (2.5 miles) , Bison, KS (2.8 miles ), Timken, KS (2.8 miles) , Galatia, KS (3.0 miles) , La Crosse, KS (3.7 miles ), Rush Center, KS (3.9 miles) , Hoisington, KS (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 38.53 N, Longitude: 99.05 W

Area code: 785

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Population change in the 1990s: -58 (-15.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Health care (12%)
  • Chemicals (11%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Machinery (8%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (17%)
  • Social assistance (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (6%)
  • Construction (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Child care workers (10%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)



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Average climate in Otis, Kansas

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Otis-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/2001, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the Otis city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused $43 million in damages.

On 5/4/1950, a category 4 tornado 15.9 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Otis-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 89% 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 49.7 miles away from Otis center
On 7/15/1992 at 02:56:40, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 31.0 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 20.1 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 40.4 miles away from Otis center
On 4/17/2003 at 17:31:59, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Otis:
  • RUSH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; LA CROSSE, KS)
  • CLARA BARTON HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; HOISINGTON, KS)
  • CENTRAL KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; GREAT BEND, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Otis:
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 71 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 104 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 110 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 129 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 141 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
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Library in Otis:
  • OTIS COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,629; Location: 122 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 5,428 books; 10 audio materials; 355 video materials; 33 serial subscriptions)

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Tourist attraction: Otis City - City Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 105 West Fisher).

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  62.2%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.4%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.5%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.2%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Otis, KS



Otis 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above 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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Banks with branches in Otis (2009 data):
  • Community Bank of the Midwest: Otis Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1904-05-19. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $93.7 mil, Deposits: $84.5 mil, headquarters in Great Bend, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Midwest Community Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Rush County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (96%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Otis

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents35.8%29.8%25.5%5.1%3.8%
Congregations21.4%35.7%28.6%7.1%7.1%
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 0$0 1$120
Other Government Administration 1$2,830$33,9600$0
Water Supply 1$3,970$47,6401$570
Local Libraries 0$0 1$598
Totals for Government 2$6,800$40,8003$1,288



Otis government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $27,000
    Sewerage: $25,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $95,000
    Solid Waste Management: $27,000
    General - Other: $27,000
    Regular Highways: $15,000
    Fire Protection: $9,000
    Health Services - Other: $7,000
    Sewerage: $6,000
    Libraries: $3,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $130,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $115,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $15,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $7,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $6,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $24,000
    General - Other: $9,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $233,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $142,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000
    General Support: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $29,000
    Public Utilities: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $105,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $8,000

5.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,912 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.19%
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  0.76% ($22,000 average AGI)


7.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,735 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.32%
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 Barton County, KS  1.79% ($24,250 average AGI)
to Ellis County, KS  1.57% ($25,429)


Strongest AM radio stations in Otis:
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KNNS (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LARNED, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KAYS (1400 AM; 1 kW; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Otis:
  • KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KBGL (106.9 FM; LARNED, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KPRD (88.9 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)
  • KJLS (103.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KKQY (101.9 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KCAY (95.9 FM; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: WEST CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KWBI (91.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Otis:
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KBDK (Channel 14; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSCC-LP (Channel 14; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBSH-TV (Channel 7; HAYS, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K30GD (Channel 30; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)


Otis fatal accident list:
Jun 12, 1991 06:35 AM, 3rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • 3.4 Mi N, Call Sign: WYN973
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.290 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/29/2003, Expiration Date: 01/30/2014
    Registrant: Keller & Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4130, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • Lat: 38.537500 Lon: -99.054528, Call Sign: WPUV516
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.450 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/09/2002, Expiration Date: 05/09/2012, Certifier: Tom Pivonka
    Registrant: Mobile Radio Service, Inc., Route 2, Box 249-A, Great Bend, KS 67530, Phone: (620) 793-5443, Fax: (620) 793-6507

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, 3.4 Mi N Of, Overall height: 54.6 m, Call Sign: WEF829
    Assigned Frequencies : 1865.00 MHz, 1895.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/28/1996, Expiration Date: 09/08/1999, Cancelation Date: 04/22/1997
    Registrant: Phone: (918) 588-4879

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: K0EFZ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00743848
    Grant Date: 09/17/2003, Expiration Date: 12/14/2013
    Registrant: Gail B Scheuerman, Box 324, Otis, KS 67565
  • Call Sign: KC0AAU, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01225402
    Grant Date: 12/19/2006, Expiration Date: 03/13/2017, Certifier: James L Funk
    Registrant: James L Funk, 116 S Main, Otis, KS 67565


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 6

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