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Pottawatomie County

Population in July 2008: 746. Population change since 2000: +18.2%
 

Males: 339  (45.5%)
Females: 407  (54.5%)

Median resident age:  42.6 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 66549.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,912 (it was $31,583 in 2000)
Westmoreland:  $39,912
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,055
Westmoreland:  $23,055
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $81,540 (it was $52,700 in 2000)
Westmoreland:  $81,540
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $88,516; Detached houses: $92,751; Mobile homes: $21,471

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Races in Westmoreland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Westmoreland: 72.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (37.1%), English (10.3%), United States (9.8%), Irish (9.4%), Swedish (4.0%), French (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1168 feet

Land area: 0.53 square miles.

Population density: 1420 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Westmoreland

  • High school or higher: 81.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Westmoreland city

  • Never married: 15.7%
  • Now married: 61.1%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 14.9%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.1%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Westmoreland, Kansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Westmoreland to the number of sex offenders is 746 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

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

Westmoreland:  0.8% ($440)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Topeka, KS (46.0 miles , pop. 122,377).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (98.8 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (456.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Wheaton, KS (3.0 miles) , Olsburg, KS (3.3 miles) , Louisville, KS (3.4 miles ), St. George, KS (3.8 miles ), Wamego, KS (3.8 miles ), Onaga, KS (3.8 miles ), Manhattan, KS (4.1 miles ), Belvue, KS (4.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 3 buildings, average cost: $58,200
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $36,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $74,000
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $84,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $105,800
  • 2005: 49 buildings, average cost: $29,400
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 39.39 N, Longitude: 96.41 W

Area code: 785

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Population change in the 1990s: +95 (+17.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (24%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)



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Westmoreland-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 152% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/19/1960, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.5 miles away from the Westmoreland city center injured 12 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1966, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 42.2 miles away from the city center killed 16 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.


Westmoreland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 99% 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 97.1 miles away from Westmoreland center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Westmoreland:
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ONAGA INC (about 5 miles; ONAGA, KS)
  • WAMEGO CITY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; WAMEGO, KS)
  • MANHATTAN SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC (about 17 miles; MANHATTAN, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Westmoreland, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Westmoreland:
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; Full-time enrollment: 19,210)
  • WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA (about 43 miles; TOPEKA, KS; FT enrollment: 4,472)
  • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; EMPORIA, KS; FT enrollment: 4,528)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 69 miles; LAWRENCE, KS; FT enrollment: 22,506)
  • KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 91 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 92 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,168)
  • PARK UNIVERSITY (about 93 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 4,180)
Public elementary/middle school in Westmoreland:
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Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.6%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.5%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.8%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Westmoreland, KS


38 people in nursing homes


Westmoreland compared to Kansas state average:
  • 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly 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 Westmoreland (2009 data):
  • The Farmers State Bank of Westmoreland: The Farmers State Bank Of Westmorela at Main Street, branch established on 1898-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $118.8 mil, Deposits: $99.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in Pottawatomie County Kansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (91%)
  • Electricity (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)


Religion statistics for Westmoreland

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents34.7%24.8%12.2%7.0%4.1%
Congregations17.6%23.5%8.8%8.8%5.9%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents4.0%3.6%3.2%2.6%3.7%
Congregations5.9%8.8%5.9%2.9%11.8%
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$923
Other Government Administration 1$2,225$26,7006$2,973
Sewerage 1$2,508$30,0960$0
Water Supply 1$2,508$30,0960$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$44
Totals for Government 3$7,241$28,9648$3,940



Westmoreland government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Parks & Recreation: $14,000
    All Other: $6,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $205,000
    Financial Administration: $77,000
    Parks & Recreation: $55,000
    General - Other: $32,000
    Regular Highways: $23,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $91,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Water Utilities: $290,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $290,000
    Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $83,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $14,000
    Special Assessments: $13,000
    Interest Earnings: $8,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $26,000
    General - Other: $6,000
    Financial Administration: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $208,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $134,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $150,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $4,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000
    General Support: $14,000
  • Tax - Property: $68,000
    Total General Sales: $30,000
    Public Utilities: $15,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $60,000

8.61% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,338 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.61%
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 Riley County, KS  2.68% ($36,275 average AGI)
from Shawnee County, KS  0.50% ($39,771)
from Wabaunsee County, KS  0.43% ($37,900)


8.55% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,729 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.55%
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 Riley County, KS  1.99% ($25,943 average AGI)
to Shawnee County, KS  1.02% ($36,403)
to Johnson County, KS  0.41% ($34,931)


Strongest AM radio stations in Westmoreland:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KMAN (1350 AM; 1 kW; MANHATTAN, KS; Owner: MANHATTAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMAJ (1440 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Westmoreland:
  • KXBZ (104.7 FM; MANHATTAN, KS; Owner: MANHATTAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMKF (101.5 FM; MANHATTAN, KS; Owner: MANHATTAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KACZ (96.3 FM; RILEY, KS; Owner: MANHATTAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KHCA (95.3 FM; WAMEGO, KS; Owner: KHCA, INC.)
  • WIBW-FM (94.5 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KMAJ-FM (107.7 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTPK (106.9 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: KANSAS CAPITAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBUZ (90.3 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KDVV (100.3 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSDB-FM (91.9 FM; MANHATTAN, KS; Owner: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KQTP (102.9 FM; ST. MARYS, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KQLA (103.5 FM; OGDEN, KS; Owner: PLATINUM BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Westmoreland:
  • KTKA-TV (Channel 49; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: NORTHEAST KANSAS BROADCAST SERVICE, INC.)
  • WIBW-TV (Channel 13; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KTWU (Channel 11; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA)
  • KSNT (Channel 27; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF TOPEKA)
  • K31BW (Channel 31; MANHATTAN, KS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KMJT-CA (Channel 15; OGDEN, KS; Owner: MONTGOMERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Robyn R Cobb, 1 Mile South On Hwy 99 - 3 Miles East, Type: Tower, Structure height: 81.7 m, Overall height: 81.7 m
    Registrant: Ka-Comm., Inc., 326 South Clark Street, Salina, KS 67401, Phone: (785) 827-8555, Email:
  • Peter M Connolly, Sw 1/4 Of The Nw 1/4 Of Section 33, In Pottawatomie County, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 100.6 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20006-1816, Phone: (202) 862-5989
  • Jerri L Janjua, Se Corner Of Campbell And Rock Creek Rd (Westmoreland), Type: Tower, Structure height: 43.8 m, Overall height: 45.4 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Westmoreland Bps @ Godlove Rd 4 Min E Of Wheaton Rd, Type: Building, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPRS965
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.012 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/11/2006, Expiration Date: 01/18/2016, Certifier: Eldon E Crouch
    Registrant: Pottawatomie Rural Water District 4, 6005 Camp Creek Road, Belvue, KS 66407, Phone: (785) 456-7935, Fax: (785) 456-7743
  • 105 N. Highway 99, Type: Bant, Structure height: 8 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WQHH794
    Assigned Frequencies : 462.925 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/31/2007, Expiration Date: 07/31/2017, Certifier: Phyllis Hupe
    Registrant: Visiplex, Inc., 100 N. Fairway Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, Phone: (847) 918-0250, Fax: (847) 918-0259, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: KE0RN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01331611
    Grant Date: 10/12/2007, Expiration Date: 12/16/2017, Certifier: William L Wedekind
    Registrant: William L Wedekind, 13055 Pottawatomie Rd, Westmoreland, KS 66549
  • Call Sign: N0YHL, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 08/31/1993, Expiration Date: 08/31/2003, Cancelation Date: 09/01/2005
    Registrant: Vickie L Dunafon, 10255 Shanuk, Westmoreland, KS 66549
  • Call Sign: N0YHM, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 08/31/1993, Expiration Date: 08/31/2003, Cancelation Date: 09/01/2005
    Registrant: Douglas J Dunafon, 10255 Shanuk, Westmoreland, KS 66549
  • Call Sign: WB0JDK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00266784
    Grant Date: 10/23/2002, Expiration Date: 01/19/2013
    Registrant: Alfred S Casey, 11945 Flush Rd, Westmoreland, KS 66549


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 18
  • Hazardous Condition: 3

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