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Population in July 2008: 1,282. Population change since 2000: -14.4%
 

Males: 611  (47.7%)
Females: 671  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  45.2 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67756.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $41,231 (it was $30,842 in 2000)
St. Francis:  $41,231
Kansas:  $50,177

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $24,079

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $78,404 (it was $49,500 in 2000)
St. Francis:  $78,404
Kansas:  $125,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $107,345; Detached houses: $107,728; Townhouses or other attached units: $92,747; Mobile homes: $34,875

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Races in St. Francis:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.2%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in St. Francis: 72.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (46.8%), English (13.9%), Irish (11.1%), United States (5.9%), Russian (2.3%), Dutch (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 3320 feet

Land area: 0.85 square miles.

Population density: 1517 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in St. Francis

  • High school or higher: 84.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 12.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in St. Francis city

  • Never married: 15.0%
  • Now married: 59.7%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 15.8%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

66 residents are foreign born (3.5% Latin America).

This city:  4.4%
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:

St. Francis:  0.9% ($460)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Aurora, CO (160.0 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (557.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Bird City, KS (3.8 miles ), Haigler, NE (4.3 miles ), McDonald, KS (4.8 miles) , Benkelman, NE (4.9 miles ), Goodland, KS (5.4 miles ), Wray, CO (5.6 miles ), Kanorado, KS (5.7 miles ), South Divide, CO (5.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $240,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $300,000

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Latitude: 39.77 N, Longitude: 101.80 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 785

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 5 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  3.12
US city average:  3.00


Population change in the 1990s: +2 (+0.1%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (20%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (7%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)



Average climate in St. Francis, Kansas

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St. Francis-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Kansas state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 40.0 miles away from the St. Francis city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1951, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.4 miles away from the city center .


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

On 11/13/2001 at 01:56:13, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 85.9 miles away from St. Francis center
On 4/16/2007 at 06:50:31, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, 2.6 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Birthplace of: Ronald Evans - astronaut, Ron Evans - Astronaut.


Hospitals/medical centers near St. Francis:
  • CHEYENNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 2 miles; SAINT FRANCIS, KS)
  • DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; BENKELMAN, NE)
  • GOODLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 31 miles; GOODLAND, KS)

Airports located in St. Francis:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to St. Francis:
  • METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 139 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 12,938)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER (about 139 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 8,839)
  • UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (about 139 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 7,592)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 139 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 3,352)
  • ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 139 miles; LITTLETON, CO; FT enrollment: 3,666)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 147 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (about 160 miles; GREELEY, CO; FT enrollment: 10,983)
Library in St. Francis:
  • ST. FRANCIS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $31,958; Location: 121 N. SCOTT; 14,449 books; 75 audio materials; 384 video materials; 47 serial subscriptions)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  63.8%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.3%
Whole state:  4.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  11.8%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in St. Francis, KS


54 people in nursing homes


St. Francis compared to Kansas state average:

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly 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 above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in St. Francis (2009 data):
  • BANKWEST OF KANSAS: St Francis Branch at 121 W Washington Street, branch established on 1986-05-15. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $89.7 mil, Deposits: $62.2 mil, headquarters in Goodland, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: G. S. Bancshares, Inc.
  • First National Bank: St. Francis Branch at 201 West Washington, branch established on 1906-08-15. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $345.4 mil, Deposits: $277.4 mil, headquarters in Goodland, KS, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: First National Bancshares, Inc., Esop And 401 (K) Trusts



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2004 Presidential Election results in Cheyenne County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (92%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for St. Francis

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 67.90%
Here67.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic Church The Wesleyan ChurchOther
Adherents35.2%34.2%15.1%4.1%11.3%
Congregations15.4%23.1%15.4%7.7%38.5%
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 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 3$7,849$31,3966$1,550
Judicial and Legal 1$1,579$18,9481$387
Police Protection - Officers 4$8,610$25,8301$638
Streets and Highways 2$3,438$20,6280$0
Solid Waste Management 2$3,396$20,3761$531
Sewerage 1$1,818$21,8160$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,796$21,5520$0
Electric Power 8$13,463$20,1950$0
Firefighters 0$0 19$210
Water Supply 1$1,982$23,7840$0
Totals for Government 23$43,930$22,92028$3,317



St. Francis government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $126,000
    Parks & Recreation: $44,000
    All Other: $36,000
    Sewerage: $34,000
  • Construction - Sewerage: $34,000
    Water Utilities: $26,000
    Parks & Recreation: $14,000
    General: $11,000
    Regular Highways: $3,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $617,000
    Water Utilities: $332,000
    General - Other: $268,000
    Police Protection: $154,000
    Regular Highways: $121,000
    Parks & Recreation: $110,000
    Solid Waste Management: $77,000
    Central Staff Services: $49,000
    Sewerage: $35,000
    Libraries: $28,000
    Financial Administration: $21,000
    Fire Protection: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $70,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $61,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $52,000
    Central Staff: $11,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,367,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $887,000
    Water Utilities: $478,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $45,000
    General Support: $30,000
  • Tax - Property: $206,000
    Total General Sales: $75,000
    Public Utilities: $31,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $554,000

4.84% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,491 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.84%
Kansas average:  7.39%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


4.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,852 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.75%
Kansas average:  7.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Strongest AM radio stations in St. Francis:
  • KRDZ (1440 AM; 5 kW; WRAY, CO; Owner: MEDIA LOGIC, LLC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLOE (730 AM; 1 kW; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in St. Francis:
  • KKCI (102.5 FM; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWGB (97.9 FM; COLBY, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • K228DL (93.5 FM; WRAY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • KATR-FM (98.3 FM; WRAY, CO; Owner: NEW DIRECTIONS MEDIA, INC.)
  • K242AP (96.3 FM; ST. FRANCIS, KS; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around St. Francis:
  • KBSL-TV (Channel 10; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K23BU (Channel 23; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION)
  • W47AC (Channel 47; BIG PINE KEY, FL; Owner: CAYO HUESO NETWORKS, LLC)
  • K33FO (Channel 33; BENKELMAN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)


St. Francis fatal accident list:
Nov 8, 2005 11:20 AM, Road P, Road 13, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jan 3, 1981 01:20 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 22, 1975 11:30 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Approx. 7.7 Miles Ese Of, Structure height: 134.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN516
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/23/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Richard Ekstrand
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chtd., 1650 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8661, Fax: (202) 857-5747, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • James E McDonald, Corner Of College And First St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 37.4 m, Overall height: 39.6 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f2-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
  • Edwin D Geer, S. Side Us Hwy 36, 5.9 Km West, Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, , Licensee ID: L00001782
    Registrant: Kansas Department Of Transportation, 700 Sw Harrison, 7th Floor, Topeka, KS 66603-3754, Phone: (785) 296-3661



St. Francis on our top lists:
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Florists"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers"

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