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Doniphan County

Population in July 2008: 227. Population change since 2000: -5.0%
 

Males: 111  (49.0%)
Females: 116  (51.0%)

Median resident age:  33.8 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 66094.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,881 (it was $28,393 in 2000)
White Cloud:  $35,881
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,772
White Cloud:  $23,772
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $54,154 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
White Cloud:  $54,154
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $56,130; Detached houses: $58,486; Mobile homes: $17,083

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Races in White Cloud:

  • White Non-Hispanic (67.8%)
  • American Indian (20.9%)
  • Hispanic (5.4%)
  • Two or more races (5.0%)
  • Black (3.8%)
  • Korean (1.3%)
  • Other race (1.3%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in White Cloud: 70.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (23.4%), German (12.6%), Irish (9.2%), English (2.9%), Scotch-Irish (1.7%), Danish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 888 feet

Land area: 0.72 square miles.

Population density: 313 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in White Cloud

  • High school or higher: 65.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in White Cloud city

  • Never married: 33.7%
  • Now married: 40.5%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 15.6%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in White Cloud, Kansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in White Cloud to the number of sex offenders is 227 to 1.

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

White Cloud:  0.9% ($317)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
White Cloud satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (28.9 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (73.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (418.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Fortescue, MO (2.3 miles) , Forest City, MO (2.4 miles ), Big Lake, MO (2.7 miles) , Highland, KS (2.9 miles ), Oregon, MO (2.9 miles ), Rulo, NE (2.9 miles ), Bigelow, MO (3.0 miles) , Mound City, MO (3.4 miles ).

Latitude: 39.98 N, Longitude: 95.30 W

Area code: 785

White Cloud household income distribution White Cloud home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: -15 (-5.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Truck transportation (20%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (17%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Metal and metal products (7%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (16%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (10%)
  • Private households (8%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (20%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (7%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (14%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (12%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (10%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)



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Average climate in White Cloud, Kansas

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White Cloud-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 180% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1979, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.7 miles away from the White Cloud city center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1950, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.6 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


White Cloud-area historical earthquake activity is above Kansas state average. It is 94% 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 47.2 miles away from White Cloud center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 35.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 40.9 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 68.6 miles away from White Cloud center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near White Cloud:
  • HIAWATHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; HIAWATHA, KS)
  • COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC (about 25 miles; FAIRFAX, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in White Cloud, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to White Cloud:
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,620)
  • MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 36 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; FT enrollment: 4,329)
  • PARK UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,998)
  • KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 68 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,168)
  • WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA (about 70 miles; TOPEKA, KS; FT enrollment: 4,472)

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Tourist attraction: Iowa Tribe Fish and Wildlife Office (Recreation Areas; 2340 330th Street).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  53.7%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.6%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.1%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.2%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in White Cloud, KS



White Cloud 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in White Cloud (2009 data):
  • The Girard National Bank: White Cloud Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1883-01-01. Info updated 2007-09-28: Bank assets: $497.9 mil, Deposits: $401.1 mil, headquarters in Girard, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Gn Bankshares, Inc.



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White Cloud travel time to work


White Cloud mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Doniphan County Kansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (61%)
  • Electricity (29%)
  • Wood (6%)
  • Utility gas (5%)


Religion statistics for White Cloud

Adherents


NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USACatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Community Church of Christ
Adherents19.4%17.6%16.5%8.7%8.0%
Congregations9.1%18.2%27.3%4.5%4.5%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents7.6%6.5%5.8%3.2%6.8%
Congregations4.5%4.5%4.5%4.5%18.2%
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 0$0 1$200
Water Supply 0$0 3$775
Totals for Government 0$0 4$975



White Cloud government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $6,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $25,000
    General - Other: $23,000
    Regular Highways: $15,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $36,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $23,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000
    General Support: $3,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $8,000
    Property: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $11,000

6.70% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,131 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.70%
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 Buchanan County, MO  2.49% ($24,113 average AGI)
from Brown County, KS  0.49% ($33,429)
from Atchison County, KS  0.35% ($29,100)


6.41% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,148 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.41%
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 Buchanan County, MO  2.29% ($22,200 average AGI)
to Brown County, KS  0.56% ($27,500)
to Atchison County, KS  0.35% ($40,500)


Strongest AM radio stations in White Cloud:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, 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.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in White Cloud:
  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KSJQ (92.7 FM; SAVANNAH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)
  • KNZA (103.9 FM; HIAWATHA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)
  • KAIR-FM (93.7 FM; HORTON, KS; Owner: KNZA INC.)

TV broadcast stations around White Cloud:
  • KQTV (Channel 2; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 5 meters (16ft)
Total average daily traffic: 60
Total average daily truck traffic: 8
Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic: 120

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Roy D Ayers, On Fas 67 Near West City Limits, Type: Tower, Structure height: 62.5 m, Overall height: 63.7 m
    Registrant: Phone: (913) 791-4575, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • 10 Mi N Of Us 36 On Hwy 7, Call Sign: KWD826, Licensee ID: L00023994
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.035 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/08/1999, Expiration Date: 04/19/2004, Cancelation Date: 05/07/2003
    Registrant: White Cloud Grain Co Inc, Box 276, Hiawatha, KS 66434
  • 101 Hwy 7, Type: Silo, Structure height: 35 m, Overall height: 41 m, Call Sign: WNFQ371
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.035 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/12/2001, Expiration Date: 02/22/2011
    Registrant: Midwest Mobile Radio Service, 812 South 10th St, St Joseph, MO 64601-3694, Phone: (816) 279-2065, Fax: (816) 233-8862
  • 7 Mi N Hwy 36 On Rulo Rd 1 Mi E, Call Sign: WRQ724, Licensee ID: L00106622
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.565 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/30/2001, Expiration Date: 07/17/2011
    Registrant: Dean Wegener, 210 N 6th, Hiawatha, KS 66434, Phone: (913) 742-7887
  • 1/2 Blk E Of Fas 205 & 2 Blks N, Call Sign: WNVB867, Licensee ID: L01081864
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.456 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/09/2005, Expiration Date: 12/19/2015
    Registrant: City Of White Cloud, White Cloud, KS 66094, Phone: (785) 595-6635

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • WHITE CLOUD, Fas 67 West City Limits, Overall height: 63.7 m, Call Sign: WMS471, Licensee ID: L00121080
    Assigned Frequencies : 2165.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/24/1994, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancelation Date: 06/07/2000
    Registrant: United Telephone Company Of Kansas, Inc., 600 Industrial Parkway, Industrial Airport, KS 66031

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: WD0Y, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01290829
    Grant Date: 06/05/2007, Expiration Date: 08/29/2017, Certifier: Norris N Loyd
    Registrant: Norris N Loyd, 2322 Ash Point Rd, White Cloud, KS 66094-4202
  • Call Sign: KC0JAI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00293605
    Grant Date: 10/24/2000, Expiration Date: 10/24/2010, Cancelation Date: 09/18/2001, Certifier: Dale H Hueske
    Registrant: Dale H Hueske, 2585 Hwy K 7, White Cloud, KS 66094
  • Call Sign: WB0NGF, Previous Call Sign: KC0JAI, Licensee ID: L00293605
    Grant Date: 09/18/2001, Expiration Date: 09/18/2011, Certifier: Dale H Hueske
    Registrant: Dale H Hueske, 2585 Hwy K 7, White Cloud, KS 66094


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: MURPHY S W/DOLSON D H SONERAI I (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: VOLKSWAGEN CONVERSION (36 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 51SD , Serial Number: 233, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 04/17/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Dale H Hueske, 2585 Highway 7 # 151, White Cloud, KS 66094


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2

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