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Ottawa County

Population in July 2007: 323. Population change since 2000: -5.0%
 

Males: 161  (50.1%)
Females: 162  (49.9%)
Median resident age:  35.1 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67484.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,785 (it was $37,813 in 2000)
Tescott:  $47,785
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $66,996 (it was $43,300 in 2000)
Tescott:  $66,996
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $79,178; Detached houses: $81,180; Mobile homes: $28,125

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Races in Tescott:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.3%)
  • American Indian (1.8%)
  • Black (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Tescott: 72.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (24.8%), United States (15.3%), Irish (13.3%), English (10.3%), Dutch (8.3%), Danish (7.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1294 feet

Land area: 0.34 square miles.

Population density: 951 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




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For population 25 years and over in Tescott

  • High school or higher: 82.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Tescott city

  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 63.0%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.6%
Kansas:  5.0%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Tescott:  1.3% ($564)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)

Tescott satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (98.8 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (436.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Beverly, KS (6.6 miles) , Culver, KS (8.7 miles) , Minneapolis, KS (14.2 miles ), Brookville, KS (16.5 miles ), Barnard, KS (16.7 miles) , Lincoln Center, KS (18.6 miles ), Bennington, KS (19.6 miles ), Delphos, KS (19.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $197,500

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 39.01 N, Longitude: 97.88 W

Area code: 785

Tescott household income distribution Tescott home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +39 (+13.0%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (17%)
  • Metal and metal products (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (7%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Educational services (28%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Office supplies and stationery stores (5%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8%)
  • Electricians (8%)
  • Business operations specialists (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other financial specialists (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)


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Tescott-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 106% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.4 miles away from the Tescott city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/15/1992, a category 4 tornado 35.2 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Tescott:
  • OTTAWA COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, KS)
  • SALINA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; SALINA, KS)
  • SALINA SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC (about 21 miles; SALINA, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Tescott, KS

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Tescott:
  • SALINA MUNI (about 23 miles; SALINA, KS; ID: SLN)
  • HUTCHINSON MUNI (about 67 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; ID: HUT)
  • GREAT BEND MUNI (about 82 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; ID: GBD)
Other public-use airports nearest to Tescott:
  • MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNTY (about 13 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, KS; ID: 45K)
  • LINCOLN MUNI (about 21 miles; LINCOLN, KS; ID: K71)
  • ELLSWORTH MUNI (about 31 miles; ELLSWORTH, KS; ID: 9K7)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tescott:
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 99 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 101 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 108 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
Public high school in Tescott:
  • Tescott High School (Students: 66; Location: 305 N. MINNESOTA; Grades: 9th Grade - 12th Grade)
Public elementary/middle school in Tescott:

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.9%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  17.8%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Tescott, KS



Tescott compared to Kansas state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Tescott (2007 data):
  • The Bank of Tescott: The Bank Of Tescott at Main Street, branch established on 1887-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $162.7 mil, Deposits: $129.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Tescott Bancshares, Inc.



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School Enrollment by Level of School



Tescott travel time to work


Tescott mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Ottawa County Kansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Wood (2%)

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
Water Supply 1$1,560$18,7200$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,250
Financial Administration 0$0 1$25
Totals for Government 1$1,560$18,7202$1,275



Tescott government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $50,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $44,000
    Regular Highways: $26,000
    Financial Administration: $25,000
    Fire Protection: $3,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $10,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $47,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $47,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $11,000
    Financial Administration: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $125,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000
    General Support: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $44,000
    Public Utilities: $9,000
    NEC: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $33,000

7.48% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,619 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.48%
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 Saline County, KS  3.06% ($34,681 average AGI)


8.30% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,792 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.30%
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 Saline County, KS  3.66% ($25,713 average AGI)
to Cloud County, KS  0.42% ($21,600)


Strongest AM radio stations in Tescott:
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, 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.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KINA (910 AM; 1 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tescott:
  • KAKA (88.5 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KCVS (91.7 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KILS (92.7 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYEZ (93.7 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KZBZ (104.9 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC, INC.)
  • KSKG (99.9 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHCD (89.5 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KQNS-FM (95.5 FM; LINDSBORG, KS; Owner: B-B BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tescott:
  • KAAS-TV (Channel 18; SALINA, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K51GC (Channel 51; SALINA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • K06LZ (Channel 6; SALINA, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)


Tescott fatal accident list:
May 10, 1993 05:15 AM, K18, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 12, 1988 05:20 AM, R566, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 26, 1980 12:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 7
  • Main St West Side, Call Sign: KNDQ348
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.205 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/17/1997, Expiration Date: 08/27/2002, Cancelation Date: 12/29/2002
    Registrant: City Of Tescott, 116 Sunset Ln, Tescott, KS 67484, Phone: (913) 283-4437
  • 2 Mi E 1/2 Mi N, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPBU696, Licensee ID: L00054608
    Assigned Frequencies : 42.9600 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/05/1998, Expiration Date: 03/03/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/08/2003
    Registrant: John Nelson, 464 N 50th Rd, Tescott, KS 67484-0079, Phone: (913) 283-4486
  • 1 Mi N & 5/8 Mi E Hwy 18, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPBX375
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.895 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/12/1998, Expiration Date: 03/24/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/29/2003
    Registrant: Frank H Ahlquist, 469 N 30th, Tescott, KS 67484, Phone: (913) 283-4241
  • Main & South Railroad St, Type: Silo, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPHC392
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.805 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2000, Expiration Date: 05/04/2005, Cancelation Date: 06/10/2004, Certifier: Frank Taggart
    Registrant: Pierce Electronics, Jewell, KS 66949, Fax: (913) 428-3601
  • 6.4km E & 1.6km N Of Th Ecity Of Te, Type: Tower, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: KNID718
    Assigned Frequencies : 460.700 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/09/2004, Expiration Date: 05/24/2014, Certifier: Dick Diedrick
    Registrant: Ka-Comm Inc, 326 S Clark St, Salina, KS 67401-3838, Fax: (785) 827-1921
  • Approx 3.5 Mi Ne, Call Sign: KAG469
    Assigned Frequencies : 33.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/25/2003, Expiration Date: 03/09/2013
    Registrant: Mona Lee & Associates, LLC, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Pmb 165, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (832) 230-1809, Fax: (713) 831-6899
  • 3.5 Mi Ne, Call Sign: KNJN685
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.600 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2004, Expiration Date: 03/04/2014
    Registrant: Mona Lee & Associates, LLC, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Pmb 165, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (832) 230-1809, Fax: (713) 831-6899

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KA0SLC, Licensee ID: L00244435
    Grant Date: 04/19/2004, Expiration Date: 07/14/2014, Certifier: Charles R Matthews
    Registrant: Charles R Matthews, 353 N Minnesota Ave, Tescott, KS 67484
  • Call Sign: N0RJB, Licensee ID: L00455599
    Grant Date: 08/21/2002, Expiration Date: 11/17/2012, Certifier: Pamela J Kingan Michael
    Registrant: Pamela J Kingan Michael, 124 Sunset Lane, Tescott, KS 67484-0072

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