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Stafford County

Population in July 2008: 1,028. Population change since 2000: -11.5%
 

Males: 464  (45.2%)
Females: 564  (54.8%)

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

Zip codes: 67578.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,237 (it was $27,092 in 2000)
Stafford:  $34,237
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,377
Stafford:  $21,377
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $36,206 (it was $23,400 in 2000)
Stafford:  $36,206
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $54,348; Detached houses: $53,054; In 2-unit structures: $156,320; Mobile homes: $11,154

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Races in Stafford:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.7%)
  • Hispanic (3.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • Other race (1.5%)
  • American Indian (1.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Stafford: 69.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (29.2%), English (12.7%), Irish (11.2%), United States (6.5%), Swedish (2.3%), Scotch-Irish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1858 feet

Land area: 0.94 square miles.

Population density: 1093 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Stafford

  • High school or higher: 85.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Stafford city

  • Never married: 16.5%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 15.8%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

10 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.9%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Stafford, Kansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Stafford to the number of sex offenders is 206 to 1.

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

Stafford:  1.6% ($381)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
Stafford satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (71.6 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (371.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: St. John, KS (3.0 miles ), Hudson, KS (3.2 miles) , Sylvia, KS (3.2 miles ), Preston, KS (3.8 miles) , Turon, KS (3.8 miles ), Plevna, KS (4.0 miles) , Langdon, KS (4.1 miles) , Iuka, KS (4.2 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 37.96 N, Longitude: 98.60 W

Area code: 620

Stafford household income distribution Stafford home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: -175 (-13.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Mining (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Food (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (37%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)



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Crime in Stafford by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007
Murders 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 10000
    per 100,000 85.30.00.00.00.0
Robberies 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 01051
    per 100,000 0.089.00.0465.196.1
Burglaries 420731
    per 100,000 341.01780.9635.2279.196.1
Thefts 231616317
    per 100,000 1960.81424.81451.9279.11633.0
Auto thefts 00114
    per 100,000 0.00.090.793.0384.2
Arson 10100
    per 100,000 85.30.090.70.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 170.5199.5109.8131.2122.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 4 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  3.89
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Stafford, Kansas

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Stafford-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 164% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 34.4 miles away from the Stafford city center killed one person and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1950, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Stafford-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Kansas state average. It is 97% 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 75.7 miles away from Stafford 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 95.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/30/1998 at 17:41:22, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.4 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 75.4 miles away from Stafford center
On 1/7/1999 at 05:16:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/14/1993 at 17:06:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.3 miles away from Stafford center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Stafford topographic map

Hospital/medical center in Stafford:
  • STAFFORD DISTRICT HOSPITAL #4 (602 S BUCKEYE)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Stafford:
  • PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 24 miles; PRATT, KS)
  • CENTRAL KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 32 miles; GREAT BEND, KS)
  • SURGICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC CTR OF GR BEND (about 32 miles; GREAT BEND, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Stafford, KS

Airports located in Stafford:
Local government website: www2.southwind.net/~stafford

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Stafford:
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 32 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 38 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 96 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
  • COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 109 miles; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,392)
Public high school in Stafford:
Public elementary/middle school in Stafford:
See full list of schools located in Stafford

Library in Stafford:
  • STAFFORD/NORA E LARABEE MEM LIB (Operating income: $26,308; Location: 108 NORTH UNION; 21,846 books; 472 audio materials; 75 serial subscriptions)

Stafford map

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Tourist attraction: Stafford County Historical & Geneological Society (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 100 North Main Street).

Hotel: Kountry Korner Motel (506 Martin Avenue).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  58.1%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.1%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  16.4%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.8%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Stafford, KS


People in group quarters in Stafford
  • 45 people in nursing homes
  • 4 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 4 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill


Stafford compared to Kansas state average:

Stafford, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage 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 Stafford (2009 data):
  • The Farmers National Bank of Stafford: The Farmers National Bank Of Staffor at 200 South Main Street, branch established on 1886-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $75.1 mil, Deposits: $66.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Farmers National Bancshares, Inc.



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School Enrollment by Level of School


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


2004 Presidential Election results in Stafford County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (91%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Stafford

Adherents


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 religions
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 1$2,616$31,3921$350
Other Government Administration 2$5,380$32,2800$0
Police Protection - Officers 4$8,696$26,0880$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,586$19,0320$0
Sewerage 0$0 1$762
Parks and Recreation 1$2,156$25,8720$0
Water Supply 1$2,126$25,5120$0
Electric Power 3$7,732$30,9280$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$400
Totals for Government 13$30,292$27,9624$1,512



Stafford government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Air Transportation: $4,000
  • Charges - All Other: $1,092,000
    Sewerage: $16,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
  • Construction - General: $73,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $744,000
    Police Protection: $124,000
    Electric Utilities: $111,000
    Financial Administration: $58,000
    Parks & Recreation: $51,000
    Regular Highways: $48,000
    Water Utilities: $46,000
    Sewerage: $16,000
    Libraries: $16,000
    Fire Protection: $13,000
    Air Transportation: $7,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $36,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $60,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $56,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $30,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,042,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $35,000
    General Support: $25,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $143,000
    Public Utilities: $25,000
    NEC: $22,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $342,000

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 Stafford:
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMYR (1410 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: AGAPE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNNS (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LARNED, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Stafford:
  • KHMY (93.1 FM; PRATT, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KGGG (94.7 FM; STERLING, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHCC-FM (90.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY JR. COLLEGE)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Stafford:
  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KWCH-TV (Channel 12; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KPTS (Channel 8; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: KANSAS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Andrew H Hodges, 6 Mi S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 71 m, Overall height: 71 m, , Licensee ID: L00058378
    Registrant: Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., 4700 Hw 56, Owensboro, KY 42304, Phone: (270) 852-5000, Email:
  • Dick Clary, 598 W Arthur, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m
    Registrant: Semgroup, L.P., 11501 South I-44 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73173, Phone: (405) 691-5016

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Stafford, KS)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3
  • STAFFORD COUNTY, 598 W Arthur, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WQAP260
    Assigned Frequencies : 928.343 MHz, 952.343 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/13/2004, Expiration Date: 07/13/2014, Certifier: Bernie Weigel
    Registrant: Utc Spectrum Services, 200 North Glebe Road, Ste. 1000, Arlington, VA 22203, Phone: (703) 558-2215, Fax: (703) 558-0523, Email:
  • Lat: 37.972500 Lon: -98.600056, Structure height: 41.8 m, Call Sign: KAP36
    Assigned Frequencies : 2008.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/17/1971, Expiration Date: 06/01/2006, Cancelation Date: 06/28/2002
    Registrant: Dow, Lohnes & Albertson, Pllc, 1200 New Hampshire Avenue, Nw, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 776-2594, Fax: (202) 776-2222, Email:
  • STATION, 6.0 Mi South Of, Overall height: 71.3 m, Call Sign: WAQ689
    Assigned Frequencies : 1875.00 MHz, 1905.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/28/1996, Expiration Date: 01/18/2000, Cancelation Date: 04/22/1997
    Registrant: Phone: (918) 588-4879

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Stafford)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Stafford)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 16
  • Hazardous Condition: 25
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Stafford


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