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Population in July 2008: 292. Population change since 2000: -1.7%
 

Males: 141  (48.5%)
Females: 151  (51.5%)

Median resident age:  39.9 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67581.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,859 (it was $29,167 in 2000)
Sylvia:  $36,859
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,098
Sylvia:  $23,098
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $37,908 (it was $24,500 in 2000)
Sylvia:  $37,908
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $47,134; Detached houses: $48,375; Mobile homes: $18,125

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Races in Sylvia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Vietnamese (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Sylvia: 69.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (23.6%), Irish (10.4%), English (8.4%), United States (6.7%), Scottish (2.4%), Norwegian (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1738 feet

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 1017 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Sylvia

  • High school or higher: 76.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sylvia city

  • Never married: 16.3%
  • Now married: 65.7%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

5 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.7%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Sylvia, Kansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Sylvia to the number of sex offenders is 292 to 1.

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

Sylvia:  1.5% ($379)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (61.5 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (368.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Plevna, KS (2.3 miles) , Langdon, KS (2.9 miles) , Turon, KS (3.2 miles ), Stafford, KS (3.2 miles ), Abbyville, KS (3.3 miles) , Arlington, KS (3.6 miles ), Preston, KS (4.0 miles) , Hudson, KS (4.1 miles) .

Latitude: 37.96 N, Longitude: 98.41 W

Area code: 620

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Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+0.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Warehousing and storage (8%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)



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Sylvia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 170% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.9 miles away from the Sylvia city center killed one person and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/26/1991, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.6 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Sylvia-area historical earthquake activity is 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 76.8 miles away from Sylvia center
On 10/30/1998 at 17:41:22, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 91.6 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 83.1 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 72.3 miles away from Sylvia center
On 1/14/1993 at 17:06:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/24/2001 at 14:02:35, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.0 miles away from Sylvia center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Sylvia:
  • STAFFORD DISTRICT HOSPITAL #4 (about 20 miles; STAFFORD, KS)
  • KINGMAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; KINGMAN, KS)
  • PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 29 miles; PRATT, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Sylvia, KS

Airports located in Sylvia:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sylvia:
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 85 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
  • COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 100 miles; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,392)
Public elementary/middle school in Sylvia:
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Library in Sylvia:
  • SYLVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,477; Location: 121 S MAIN P O BOX 68; 3,180 books; 20 audio materials; 8 video materials; 16 serial subscriptions)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.9%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.6%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.4%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sylvia, KS



Sylvia compared to Kansas state average:
  • 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 significantly 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.
  • 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 Sylvia (2009 data):
  • Citizens Bank of Kansas, National Association: Sylvia Branch at 110 South Main Street, branch established on 1947-06-06. Info updated 2009-01-15: Bank assets: $240.1 mil, Deposits: $196.9 mil, headquarters in Kingman, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: King Bancshares, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (96%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Electricity (2%)


Religion statistics for Sylvia

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Mennonite Church USASouthern Baptist Convention
Adherents19.5%17.1%7.4%6.2%5.1%
Congregations3.2%15.1%2.2%6.5%3.2%
NameInternational Pentecostal Holiness ChurchChurch of the NazarenePresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran ChurchOther religions
Adherents4.8%4.7%4.4%4.4%26.5%
Congregations3.2%5.4%4.3%3.2%53.8%
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$160
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$810
Water Supply 1$2,700$32,4001$743
Totals for Government 1$2,700$32,4003$1,713



Sylvia government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $18,000
    Sewerage: $11,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $144,000
    Central Staff Services: $39,000
    General - Other: $36,000
    Water Utilities: $26,000
    Regular Highways: $17,000
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000
    Sewerage: $11,000
    Fire Protection: $4,000
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000
    Libraries: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $22,000
    Highways: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Property Sale Other: $3,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $3,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $2,000
    Water Utilities: $2,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $116,000
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $143,000
    Water Utilities: $28,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000
    General Support: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $23,000
    Public Utilities: $4,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $42,000

5.29% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($42,260 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.29%
Kansas average:  7.39%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($119 average AGI)
Reno County:  0.07%
Kansas average:  0.18%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Sedgwick County, KS  0.61% ($33,500 average AGI)
from McPherson County, KS  0.36% ($31,390)
from Rice County, KS  0.28% ($27,938)


5.91% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,395 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.91%
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 Sedgwick County, KS  1.03% ($34,599 average AGI)
to McPherson County, KS  0.28% ($36,359)
to Harvey County, KS  0.23% ($20,074)


Strongest AM radio stations in Sylvia:
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, 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.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWBW (1450 AM; 1 kW; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KMYR (1410 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: AGAPE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KFH (1330 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KQAM (1480 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sylvia:
  • KHMY (93.1 FM; PRATT, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KGGG (94.7 FM; STERLING, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KHCC-FM (90.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY JR. COLLEGE)
  • KHUT (102.9 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KCVW (94.3 FM; KINGMAN, KS; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSKU (97.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA BROADCASTING, IN)
  • KXKU (106.1 FM; LYONS, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA B/CING, INC.)

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


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: WG0Q, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00502076
    Grant Date: 10/26/2007, Expiration Date: 01/12/2018
    Registrant: Robert D Haneke, 31619 W Longview Rd, Sylvia, KS 67581-9275
  • Call Sign: KC0LHI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00394932
    Grant Date: 08/29/2001, Expiration Date: 08/29/2011, Certifier: Travis W Haneke
    Registrant: Travis W Haneke, 31619 W Longview, Sylvia, KS 67581


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: VASEY BOB RV3 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 13BV , Serial Number: 10013, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 04/23/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Robert K Vasey, Po Box 157, Sylvia, KS 67581
  • Aircraft: VASEY 75 P51D (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: FORD CONVERSION (60 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 51BV , Serial Number: 7551-1, Year manufactured: 1984, Airworthiness Date: 05/26/1986
    Registrant (Individual): Robert K Vasey, Po Box 157, Sylvia, KS 67581
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-20 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7672K , Serial Number: 20-493, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Robert K Vasey, Po Box 157, Sylvia, KS 67581
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-160 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9666D , Serial Number: 22-6582, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 01/27/1959
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 33812 W Longview Rd, Sylvia, KS 67581


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