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Stafford County

Population in July 2008: 58. Population change since 2000: -7.9%
 

Males: 30  (52.4%)
Females: 28  (47.6%)

Median resident age:  51.1 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip code: 67576


Estimated median household income in 2008: $21,724 (it was $16,250 in 2000)
Seward:  $21,724
Kansas:  $50,177

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $21,453

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $35,638 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Seward:  $35,638
Kansas:  $125,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $42,380; Detached houses: $48,765; Mobile homes: $17,500

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Races in Seward:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
  • American Indian (3.2%)
  • Two or more races (3.2%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Seward: 67.2 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (23.8%), German (14.3%), English (9.5%), Irish (9.5%), Dutch (6.3%), French (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1913 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 235 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Seward

  • High school or higher: 61.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Seward city

  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.4%
  • Divorced: 18.2%

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 May 2009.

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

Seward:  0.9% ($199)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)

Seward satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (86.5 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (388.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Radium, KS (2.3 miles) , Hudson, KS (3.0 miles) , Pawnee Rock, KS (3.4 miles ), St. John, KS (3.5 miles ), Great Bend, KS (3.6 miles ), Larned, KS (4.1 miles ), Ellinwood, KS (4.1 miles ), Macksville, KS (4.2 miles ).

Latitude: 38.18 N, Longitude: 98.80 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 620

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Population change in the 1990s: -7 (-10.0%).



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Average climate in Seward, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Seward-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 163% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1955, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the Seward city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1950, a category 4 tornado 18.9 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Seward-area historical earthquake activity is near Kansas state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/15/1995 at 00:31:33, a magnitude 4.1 (3.8 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 90.6 miles away from Seward center
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 77.9 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 57.3 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 46.6 miles away from Seward center
On 11/1/2002 at 11:08:56, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.0 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 83.2 miles away from Seward center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Seward topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Seward:
  • STAFFORD DISTRICT HOSPITAL #4 (about 15 miles; STAFFORD, KS)
  • CENTRAL KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; GREAT BEND, KS)
  • SURGICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC CTR OF GR BEND (about 15 miles; GREAT BEND, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Seward, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Seward:
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 108 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
  • COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 126 miles; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,392)

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Average household size:
This city:  1.9 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  50.0%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.9%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.1%


Seward compared to Kansas state average:
  • Median household income significantly 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.
  • 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.
  • Number of rooms per house below 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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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Seward travel time to work
Seward mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Stafford County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (100%)


Religion statistics for Seward

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 63.85%
Here63.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)American Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Church of Christ
Adherents28.4%16.0%10.3%9.3%9.0%
Congregations26.1%8.7%8.7%8.7%8.7%
NameChurches of ChristNorth American Baptist ConferenceChurch of the NazareneChurch of the BrethrenOther
Adherents7.1%5.8%3.0%2.8%8.2%
Congregations8.7%4.3%4.3%4.3%17.4%
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$260
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$515
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$250
Totals for Government 0$0 9$1,025



Seward government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $55,000
    Financial Administration: $28,000
    Regular Highways: $4,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $4,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $23,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $23,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $1,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $163,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $58,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $2,000
    Highways: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $9,000

5.13% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,716 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.13%
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 Barton County, KS  0.70% ($24,727 average AGI)
from Reno County, KS  0.63% ($22,600)


7.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,328 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.19%
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  0.93% ($24,200 average AGI)
to Pratt County, KS  0.81% ($28,923)
to Sedgwick County, KS  0.81% ($42,462)


Strongest AM radio stations in Seward:
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNNS (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LARNED, KS; Owner: WAITT 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.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Seward:
  • KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KWBI (91.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KHMY (93.1 FM; PRATT, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KGGG (94.7 FM; STERLING, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KZLS (107.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGTR (96.7 FM; LARNED, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGL (106.9 FM; LARNED, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBDA (89.7 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K201DG (88.1 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Seward:
  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • K30GD (Channel 30; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE 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.)


Seward fatal accident list:
Nov 16, 1980 11:13 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 10
  • Hazardous Condition: 3

Incident types - Seward


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

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