Willard, Kansas

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Population in 2021: 74 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.0%
 
Males: 40  (54.8%)
Females: 34  (45.2%)
Median resident age:

44.2 years
Kansas median age:

37.3 years

Zip code: 66615

Estimated median household income in 2021: $51,390 (it was $24,500 in 2000)
Willard:

$51,390
KS:

$64,124

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $28,137 (it was $16,513 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $81,043 (it was $41,700 in 2000)
Willard:

$81,043
KS:

$183,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $73,648; detached houses: $131,246; mobile homes: $6,419

Median gross rent in 2021: $809.

March 2022 cost of living index in Willard: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 6.4%

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Ancestries: English (35.8%), German (22.6%), American (7.5%), Slovak (7.5%), Scotch-Irish (5.7%), French (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 930 feet

Land area: 0.11 square miles.

Population density: 694 people per square mile   (low).

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

1.2% ($513)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Topeka, KS (14.1 miles , pop. 122,377).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (74.5 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (437.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Rossville, KS (1.7 miles ),
Maple Hill, KS (2.1 miles ),
Silver Lake, KS (2.1 miles ),
St. Marys, KS (3.1 miles ),
Delia, KS (3.2 miles),
Paxico, KS (3.5 miles ),
Topeka, KS (3.8 miles ),
Auburn, KS (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 39.09 N, Longitude: 95.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 785

Distribution of median household income in Willard, KS in 2021
Distribution of house value in Willard, KS in 2021

Willard satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.2%
Kansas:

3.0%

Average climate in Willard, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Willard, Kansas average temperatures Willard, Kansas average precipitation Willard, Kansas humidity Willard, Kansas wind speed Willard, Kansas snowfall Willard, Kansas sunshine Willard, Kansas clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 76.5. This is about average.

City:

76.5
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 27.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 17.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.7
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 9.77. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.77
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Willard-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 12.1 miles away from the Willard city center killed 16 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/19/1960, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Willard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 569% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 192.3 miles away from Willard center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 250.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 155.6 miles away from Willard center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 235.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 219.8 miles away from Willard center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 132.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shawnee County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Willard topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Willard:

  • ROSSVILLE HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; ROSSVILLE, KS)
  • ROSSVILLE VALLEY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; ROSSVILLE, KS)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ONAGA LTCU (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ST MARYS, KS)
  • ROLLING HILLS HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; TOPEKA, KS)
  • ALDERSGATE VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TOPEKA, KS)
  • ALDERSGATE VILLAGE HEALTH UNIT (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TOPEKA, KS)
  • PLAZA WEST CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TOPEKA, KS)

Amtrak station near Willard:

  • 16 miles: TOPEKA (5TH & HOLLIDAY STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Willard:

  • Washburn University (about 14 miles; Topeka, KS; Full-time enrollment: 5,092)
  • Kansas State University (about 35 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • University of Kansas (about 39 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
  • Baker University (about 47 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Emporia State University (about 49 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,687)
  • Highland Community College (about 64 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 65 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)

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Shawnee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

76.5%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.8%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Willard:

Marital status in Willard, KS
  • Never married: 40.2%
  • Now married: 35.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 15.7%

For population 25 years and over in Willard:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.6
Kansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Willard, KS (based on Shawnee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant28,038123
Catholic25,2808
Mainline Protestant20,58657
Black Protestant6,53422
Other3,97216
Orthodox751
None93,449-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 35
Shawnee County:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 10
Here:

0.58 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 56
Shawnee County:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 104
Shawnee County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Shawnee County:

29.4%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.7%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

42.8%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.7%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Willard:

28.9
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

32.4%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.1%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Willard:

7.2
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.8%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

57.2%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Willard:

89.7%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Willard, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
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 5$220
Totals for Government 0$0 5$220

Strongest AM radio stations in Willard:

  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMAJ (1440 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTOP (1490 AM; 1 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Willard:

  • 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.)
  • KQTP (102.9 FM; ST. MARYS, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCVT (92.5 FM; SILVER LAKE, KS; Owner: RICHARD P. BOTT, II)
  • KBUZ (90.3 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KDVV (100.3 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KWIC (99.3 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCHZ (95.7 FM; OTTAWA, KS; Owner: SYNCOM RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KJTY (88.1 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: JOY PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLZR (105.9 FM; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • K205CS (88.9 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KMKF (101.5 FM; MANHATTAN, KS; Owner: MANHATTAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KXBZ (104.7 FM; MANHATTAN, KS; Owner: MANHATTAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KHCA (95.3 FM; WAMEGO, KS; Owner: KHCA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Willard:

  • KTKA-TV (Channel 49; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: NORTHEAST KANSAS BROADCAST SERVICE, INC.)
  • WIBW-TV (Channel 13; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KSNT (Channel 27; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF TOPEKA)
  • KTWU (Channel 11; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA)
  • K21AP (Channel 55; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KTMJ-CA (Channel 43; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MONTGOMERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 358ft / 109mTotal length
  • $797,000Total costs
  • 75,823Total average daily traffic
  • 11,660Total average daily truck traffic
  • 107,228Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Willard, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 11970-1979
  • 52000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Willard, KS
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Willard, KS
  • 92.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Willard, KS
  • 55.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 44.4%Electricity


Willard compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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