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Washington County

Population in 2011: 111. Population change since 2000: +2.8%
 

Males: 56  (50.5%)
Females: 55  (49.5%)

Median resident age:  50.1 years
Kansas median age:  42.9 years

Zip code: 66962

Estimated median household income in 2009: $47,346 (it was $31,042 in 2000)
Palmer:

$47,346
Kansas:

$47,817
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,541

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $64,603 (it was $23,300 in 2000)
Palmer:

$64,603
Kansas:

$125,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $77,549; Detached houses: $66,177; In 2-unit structures: $310,676

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  • White alone - 96 (86.5%)
  • Hispanic - 15 (13.5%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Palmer: 78.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (46.3%), French (11.1%), Irish (5.6%), United States (2.8%), Danish (1.9%), Russian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1325 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 352 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Palmer:

  • High school or higher: 61.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Palmer city:

  • Never married: 28.4%
  • Now married: 56.8%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

4 residents are foreign born (3.7% Latin America).

This city:  3.7%
Kansas:  5.0%



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Palmer, Kansas as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Palmer to the number of sex offenders is 95 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,050 (2.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $950 (1.5%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (85.0 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (473.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Linn, KS (2.1 miles ), Clifton, KS (3.0 miles ), Vining, KS (3.1 miles) , Greenleaf, KS (3.3 miles ), Morganville, KS (3.5 miles) , Washington, KS (3.7 miles ), Clyde, KS (3.7 miles ), Morrowville, KS (3.8 miles) .

Latitude: 39.63 N, Longitude: 97.14 W

Area code: 785

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.3%
Kansas:

6.2%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -12 (-10.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (20%)
  • Utilities (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (13%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Other services, except public administration (10%)
  • Health care and social assistance (34%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Other services, except public administration (10%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Manufacturing (3%)


Average climate in Palmer, Kansas

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Tornado activity:

Palmer-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 179% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the Palmer city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/11/1966, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.4 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Palmer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 96.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

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

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Palmer:

  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; WASHINGTON, KS)
  • CLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; CLAY CENTER, KS)
  • CLOUD COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; CONCORDIA, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Palmer, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Palmer:

  • Kansas State University (about 43 miles; Manhattan, KS; Full-time enrollment: 18,850)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 86 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,702)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 86 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 6,591)
  • Washburn University (about 88 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 4,484)
  • Emporia State University (about 99 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,068)
  • Central Community College (about 109 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 2,632)
  • University of Kansas (about 112 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 24,411)

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Notable locations in Palmer: Palmer Wastewater Plant (A), Palmer Grain Elevator Number 1 (B), Linn - Palmer Rural Fire District 4 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Washington 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: 0.0%

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Kansas:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.0%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Palmer, KS


Palmer compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above 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 Palmer (2011 data):

  • Bank of Palmer: Bank Of Palmer at 104 East Second Street, branch established on 1887/07/04. Info updated 2010/09/28: Bank assets: $39.5 mil, Deposits: $33.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (96%)
  • Electricity (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Kansas:


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

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 80.52%
Here80.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameLutheran ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents29.8%23.0%16.6%11.4%10.1%
Congregations17.6%14.7%23.5%14.7%8.8%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Southern Baptist ConventionChurch of God of ProphecyChurch of the BrethrenOther
Adherents6.3%1.7%0.6%0.4%0.1%
Congregations8.8%2.9%2.9%2.9%2.9%
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: 6
This county:

10.30 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

12.02 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Washington County:

13.74 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

10.1%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.5%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

6.6%
State:

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 2$356
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$24
Totals for Government 0$0 8$380

Palmer government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $5,000 ($45.05)
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $61,000 ($549.55)
    Water Utilities: $25,000 ($225.23)
    Financial Administration: $16,000 ($144.14)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($108.11)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($81.08)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($18.02)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($18.02)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($27.03)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $4,000 ($36.04)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $60,000 ($540.54)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $50,000 ($450.45)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $10,000 ($90.09)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($45.05)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $88,000 ($792.79)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $55,000 ($495.50)
    Water Utilities: $14,000 ($126.13)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($27.03)
    General Support: $2,000 ($18.02)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($198.20)
    Public Utilities: $5,000 ($45.05)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $61,000 ($549.55)

4.21% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,578 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.21%
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 Marshall County, KS  0.50% ($31,500 average AGI)


5.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,840 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.34%
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 Marshall County, KS  0.82% ($42,500 average AGI)
to Riley County, KS  0.45% ($27,091)
to Republic County, KS  0.41% ($21,200)

Strongest AM radio stations in Palmer:

  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Palmer:

  • KHCD (89.5 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KCKS (94.9 FM; CONCORDIA, KS; Owner: KNCK, INC.)
  • KCLY (100.9 FM; CLAY CENTER, KS; Owner: CROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Palmer:

  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • Berny Harmon, 1392 Palmer Ave (Lat: 39.627861 Lon: -97.121778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., Nw, St 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Palmer Well Field (Lat: 39.653611 Lon: -97.157806), Type: Upole, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WPIY698
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/17/2005, Expiration Date: 10/03/2015, Certifier: Delbert Bikeman
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

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