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Washington County

Population in July 2008: 1,105. Population change since 2000: -9.6%
 

Males: 520  (47.1%)
Females: 585  (52.9%)

Median resident age:  46.0 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 66968.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,580 (it was $30,529 in 2000)
Washington:  $38,580
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,015
Washington:  $21,015
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $60,652 (it was $39,200 in 2000)
Washington:  $60,652
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $68,989; Detached houses: $69,444; In 2-unit structures: $65,189; Mobile homes: $8,333

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Races in Washington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Washington: 71.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (37.8%), United States (10.5%), Irish (10.1%), English (9.2%), French (4.1%), Scottish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1335 feet

Land area: 0.88 square miles.

Population density: 1261 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Washington

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 12.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Washington city

  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 62.7%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

6 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.5%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Washington, Kansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Washington to the number of sex offenders is 1105 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

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

Washington:  1.1% ($421)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (71.5 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (485.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Morrowville, KS (2.6 miles) , Greenleaf, KS (2.7 miles ), Linn, KS (3.1 miles ), Hanover, KS (3.3 miles ), Hollenberg, KS (3.4 miles) , Barnes, KS (3.5 miles) , Palmer, KS (3.7 miles) , Haddam, KS (3.7 miles) .

Latitude: 39.82 N, Longitude: 97.05 W

Area code: 785

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Population change in the 1990s: -86 (-6.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Top executives (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)



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Washington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 160% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.0 miles away from the Washington city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1955, a category 4 tornado 29.0 miles away from the city center .


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

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.4 miles away from Washington center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospital/medical center in Washington:
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (304 E 3RD ST)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Washington:
  • HANOVER HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; HANOVER, KS)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE INC (about 23 miles; MARYSVILLE, KS)
  • JEFFERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (about 25 miles; FAIRBURY, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Washington, KS

Airports located in Washington:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Washington:
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; Full-time enrollment: 19,210)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 72 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 72 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
  • WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA (about 87 miles; TOPEKA, KS; FT enrollment: 4,472)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 106 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 108 miles; EMPORIA, KS; FT enrollment: 4,528)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 110 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; FT enrollment: 2,723)
Public high school in Washington:
Public elementary/middle school in Washington:
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Library in Washington:
  • WASHINGTON LIBRARY (Operating income: $28,925; Location: 116 E 2ND; 32,868 books; 173 audio materials; 56 video materials; 15 serial subscriptions)

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Tourist attraction: Washington County Historical Society (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 208 Ballard Street).

Hotels: K-Motel (112 West 7th Street), Washington Motel LLC (USHighway 36 West).

Court: Washington County - Clerk Of District Court (214 Centre Street).

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  59.9%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.8%
Whole state:  4.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  10.5%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.9%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Washington, KS


47 people in nursing homes


Washington compared to Kansas state average:

Washington, 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.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age 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 below state average.


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Banks with branches in Washington (2009 data):
  • The First National Bank of Washington: The First National Bank Of Washingto at 101 C Street, branch established on 1883-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $56.5 mil, Deposits: $38.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Washington 1st Banco, Inc.
  • United Bank & Trust: 229 C Street Branch at 229 C Street, branch established on 1934-07-28. Info updated 2008-05-16: Bank assets: $429.6 mil, Deposits: $339.9 mil, headquarters in Marysville, KS, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Ubt Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (95%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Solar energy (1%)


Religion statistics for Washington

Adherents


NameLutheran ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents29.8%23.0%16.6%11.4%10.1%
Congregations17.6%14.7%23.5%14.7%8.8%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Southern Baptist ConventionChurch of God of ProphecyChurch of the BrethrenOther religions
Adherents6.3%1.7%0.6%0.4%0.1%
Congregations8.8%2.9%2.9%2.9%2.9%
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
Other Government Administration 3$9,038$36,1520$0
Streets and Highways 2$5,052$30,3120$0
Health 1$1,959$23,5085$2,384
Sewerage 1$2,473$29,6760$0
Water Supply 1$2,300$27,6000$0
Electric Power 9$23,413$31,2170$0
Totals for Government 17$44,235$31,2255$2,384


Washington government finances in 2006:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $136,000
    All Other: $48,000
    Parks and Recreation: $21,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,480,000
    Regular Highways: $127,000
    Water Utilities: $108,000
    General - Other: $68,000
    Health - Other: $68,000
    Sewerage: $64,000
    Central Staff Services: $63,000
    Housing and Community Development: $46,000
    Parks and Recreation: $39,000
    Police Protection: $31,000
    Libraries: $29,000
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000
    General Public Buildings: $8,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $41,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $23,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $118,000
    Interest Earnings: $28,000
    Sale of Property: $14,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $334,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $316,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $45,000
    Sewerage: $30,000
    General - Other: $28,000
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000
    Regular Highways: $11,000
    Water Utilities: $8,000
    Health - Other: $4,000
    Police Protection: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,603,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,429,000
    Water Utilities: $146,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $34,000
    General Local Government Support: $31,000
    Health and Hospitals: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $213,000
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $52,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $46,000
    Other License: $2,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $549,000

4.21% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,578 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.21%
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 Marshall County, KS  0.50% ($31,500 average AGI)


5.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,840 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.34%
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 Marshall County, KS  0.82% ($42,500 average AGI)
to Riley County, KS  0.45% ($27,091)
to Republic County, KS  0.41% ($21,200)


Strongest AM radio stations in Washington:
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Washington:
  • KNDY-FM (95.5 FM; MARYSVILLE, KS; Owner: DIERKING COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUTT (99.5 FM; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KQIQ (88.3 FM; BEATRICE, NE; Owner: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Washington:
  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)


Washington fatal accident list:
May 24, 1975 05:50 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 6
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, Nw 1/4 Sw 1/4 Section 4, Township 3 S, Range 3 E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 151.2 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., Nw, St. 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
  • James E McDonald, Nw Corner Of Hwy 15 & Hwy 36, Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 112.5 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f02-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
  • Jerri L Janjua, 1151 17th Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 112.5 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Jennifer A Sirovica, 314 W. 7th (Hv355), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 94.4 m
    Registrant: Horvath Towers, LLC, 401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 101, South Bend, IN 46617, Phone: (574) 237-0464, Email:
  • Edwin D Geer, 1.5 Blks. East Of Junction Of Us 36 & K 15 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 21 m, , Licensee ID: L00001782
    Registrant: Kansas Department Of Transportation, 700 Sw Harrison, 7th Floor, Topeka, KS 66603-3754, Phone: (785) 296-3661
  • DAVID B CUNNINGHAM, Nw Quarter Of Sec 35 Township 2 Range 3, Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.4 m, Overall height: 88.4 m
    Registrant: Cunningham Communications Inc, 220 West Main, Glen Elder, KS 67446, Phone: (785) 545-3215, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6
  • 1 1/2 Blks E Of Jct Of Us 36 & K 15w, Call Sign: KNEE635, Licensee ID: L00001782
    Assigned Frequencies : 47.0600 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/02/1997, Expiration Date: 11/05/2002, Cancelation Date: 02/09/2003
    Registrant: State Of Kansas, Docking St Office Bldg, Topeka, KS 66612, Phone: (913) 325-2109
  • Sheriffs Office, Call Sign: WFR390
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.925 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/15/1999, Expiration Date: 10/11/2004, Cancelation Date: 12/11/2004
    Registrant: County Of Washington, Washington, KS 66968, Phone: (913) 325-2318
  • County Maintenance Shop, Call Sign: WFR391
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.925 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/15/2004, Expiration Date: 09/29/2014
    Registrant: Washington County Public Works Department, 1561 Rainbow Road, Washington, KS 66968, Phone: (785) 325-2318, Fax: (785) 325-2383, Email:
  • 6 Mi E 3 Mi N, Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: WPCK311
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.478 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/11/1998, Expiration Date: 06/14/2003, Cancelation Date: 09/07/2003
    Registrant: Washington County Rural Water District 1, Box 292, Hanover, KS 66945, Phone: (913) 337-2613
  • 3.2 Km N & 1.2 Km W Of Us 36 & Ks 15, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91 m, Call Sign: WPJT260
    Assigned Frequencies : 938.500 MHz, 938.887 MHz, 939.962 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/15/1996, Expiration Date: 10/15/2001, Cancelation Date: 03/01/2001, Certifier: Richard S Stegelman
    Registrant: Western Resources, Inc., 1850 K St Nw, Topeka, KS 66601, Phone: (785) 575-6560, Fax: (785) 575-8446, Email:
  • Lat: 39.815278 Lon: -97.051111, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPTR487
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.890 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/29/2001, Expiration Date: 11/29/2011, Certifier: Delwin Wiemers
    Registrant: City Of Washington, 301 C Street, Washington, KS 66968, Phone: (785) 325-2284, Fax: (785) 325-2678, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1
  • Washington County Memorial Airport, Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRLB3312
    Assigned Frequencies : 0.21251 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/01/2005, Expiration Date: 09/22/2014
    Registrant: Washington County Public Works Department, 1561 Rainbow Road, Washington, KS 66968, Phone: (785) 325-2318, Fax: (785) 325-2383, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: KA0EDE, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 05/28/1998, Expiration Date: 05/28/2008
    Registrant: Roy W Sack, 204 W 5th St, Washington, KS 66968
  • Call Sign: KA0JOH, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01201176
    Grant Date: 10/12/2006, Expiration Date: 10/12/2016
    Registrant: Michael D Line, 201 E. St, Washington, KS 66968
  • Call Sign: WB0VES, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01406892
    Grant Date: 06/09/2008, Expiration Date: 08/06/2018, Certifier: Floyd L Rogge
    Registrant: Floyd L Rogge, 201 E 6th St, Washington, KS 66968
  • Call Sign: KC0HBQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00194264
    Grant Date: 01/12/2000, Expiration Date: 01/12/2010, Certifier: Timothy D Yater
    Registrant: Timothy D Yater, 119 W 5th, Washington, KS 66968


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 15

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

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