County population in 2014: 2,513 (all rural); it was 3,278 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 330 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 377 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 980 Renter-occupied apartments: 307 (it was 385 in 2000)
% of renters here:
28%
State:
32%
Land area: 722 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 3 people per square mile (very low).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Kiowa County: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (29.7%), Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (26.4%), Educational, health and social services (14.3%).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $2,384 (1.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $1,394 (1.4%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 15.5%
(14.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 38.8% for two or more races residents)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 14.9%
Kiowa County:
14.9%
Kansas:
13.0%
(14.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 44.7% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2015: 41 years old
(Males: 41 years old, Females: 42 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 44 years old, Black residents: 21 years old, American Indian residents: 57 years old, Asian residents: 7 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 18 years old, Other race residents: 18 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kiowa County is $381 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $497 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $647 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Kiowa County: Neodesha Water Plant (A), Altoona Sewer Treatment Plant (B), Kansas Department of Transportation Neodesha Rest Area (C), Westminster Woods Camp (D), Camp Cauble (E), Fredonia Wastewater Treatment Plant (F), Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant (G), Fredonia Country Club (H), Hidden Haven Camp (I), Camp Crawford (J), Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 7 (K), Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 6 (L), Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 4 (M), Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 3 (N), Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 17 (O), Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 15 (P), Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 13 (Q), Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 11 (R), Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 10 (S), Wilson County Rural Fire District Station 1 (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Kiowa County include: Zion Church (A), Colfax Baptist Church (B), Center Ridge Church (C), Pleasant Valley Church (D), Buxton Christian Church (E), Maple Grove Bethel Church of God (F), Harrison Church (G), Emmanuel Church of God in Christ Mennonite Church (H), First Southern Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Star Cemetery (1), Ross Cemetery (2), Varner Cemetery (3), Grandview Cemetery (4), Butner Cemetery (5), Mount Pleasant Cemetery (6), Bachelder Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Chetopa Creek (A), Dry Creek (B), Washington Branch (C), East Rainbow Creek (D), West Rainbow Creek (E), Middle Duck Creek (F), South Duck Creek (G), Willow Creek (H), Pumpkin Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 150 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 85.2% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18.9%
Number of foreign born residents: 61 (20% naturalized citizens)
Kiowa County:
1.9%
Whole state:
5.0%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 22
1990 to 1994: 2
1985 to 1989: 14
1980 to 1984: 7
1975 to 1979: 6
1970 to 1974: 4
1970 to 1974: 0
1965 to 1969: 6
Note: State values scaled to Kiowa County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.3 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 82.5%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 1,380
One, attached: 7
Two: 15
3 or 4: 42
5 to 9: 11
10 to 19: 18
20 or more: 26
Mobile homes: 123
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 21
Housing units in Kiowa County with a mortgage: 319 (16 second mortgage, 7 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 397
Here:
44.6% with mortgage
State:
65.7% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Kiowa County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
997
7
Mainline Protestant
932
5
Catholic
157
1
Other
1
-
None
466
-
Kiowa County Religion Details
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.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 1
Kiowa County:
3.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:
1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Kiowa County:
3.41 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:
3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
This county:
6.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:
7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Kiowa County:
10.1%
Kansas:
8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Kiowa County:
28.5%
State:
27.9%
Agriculture in Kiowa County:
Average size of farms: 1147 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $96,282 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $169.51 The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 43.87% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $89,167 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 27.79% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $115,282 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 85.22% Average age of principal farm operators: 62 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 6.99 Corn for grain: 24236 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 55749 harvested acres Upland cotton: 1885 harvested acres Soybeans for beans: 10354 harvested acres
Tornado activity:
Kiowa County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 7156658.6 times below overall U.S. average.
Earthquake activity:
Kiowa County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 58% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 108.9 miles away from Kiowa County center On 9/15/1995 at 00:31:33, a magnitude 4.1 (3.8 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.2 miles away from the county center On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 326.0 miles away from the county center On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 306.7 miles away from the county center On 4/28/1998 at 14:13:01, a magnitude 4.2 (3.9 MB, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 199.1 miles away from Kiowa County center On 9/6/1997 at 23:38:00, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 256.2 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Kansas Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: July 22, 2013 to August 16, 2013, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4150: October 22, 2013, FEMA Id: 4150, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
Kansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Incident Period: April 14, 2012 to April 16, 2012, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4063: May 24, 2012, FEMA Id: 4063, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
Kansas Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: June 07, 2010 to July 21, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1932: August 10, 2010, FEMA Id: 1932, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Kansas Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: May 22, 2008 to June 16, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1776: July 09, 2008, FEMA Id: 1776, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Kansas Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: December 06, 2007 to December 19, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1741: February 01, 2008, FEMA Id: 1741, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Kansas Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: December 06, 2007 to December 19, 2007, Emergency Declared EM-3282: December 12, 2007, FEMA Id: 3282, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Kansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 04, 2007 to June 01, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1699: May 06, 2007, FEMA Id: 1699, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Kansas Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: December 28, 2006 to December 31, 2006, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1675: January 07, 2007, FEMA Id: 1675, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Kansas Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: September 01, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3236: September 10, 2005, FEMA Id: 3236, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Kansas Ice Storm, Incident Period: January 29, 2002 to February 15, 2002, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1402: February 06, 2002, FEMA Id: 1402, Natural disaster type: Ice Storm
1 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.
The number of natural disasters in Kiowa County (11) is near the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9 Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (8%)
Education, training, and library occupations (7%)
Transportation occupations (5%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
Sales and related occupations (4%)
Office and administrative support occupations (18%)
Education, training, and library occupations (14%)
Management occupations (11%)
Healthcare support occupations (8%)
Sales and related occupations (7%)
Food preparation and serving related occupations (7%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Mexico (38%)
Canada (16%)
Germany (11%)
Poland (8%)
Laos (7%)
Honduras (7%)
Netherlands (3%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Kiowa County (%):
German (37%)
United States or American (16%)
English (11%)
Irish (7%)
Polish (3%)
Dutch (2%)
Swedish (2%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 1,180 (75%)
Carpooled: 137 (9%)
Bus or trolley bus: 5 (0%)
Motorcycle: 2 (0%)
Bicycle: 4 (0%)
Walked: 125 (8%)
Other means: 5 (0%)
Worked at home: 105 (7%)
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($)
People in group quarters in Kiowa County, Kansas in 2000:
55 people in nursing homes
48 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
4 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
People in group quarters in Kiowa County, Kansas in 2010:
97 people in college/university student housing
46 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
2 people in hospitals with patients who have no usual home elsewhere
2 people in group homes intended for adults
2 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $48,043.
6.90% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($29,246 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
6.90%
Kansas average:
6.43%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.51% relocated from other counties in Kansas ($20,049 average AGI)
3.39% relocated from other states ($9,197 average AGI)
Kiowa County:
3.39%
Kansas average:
3.18%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
9.06% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($30,963 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
9.06%
Kansas average:
6.89%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.64% relocated to other counties in Kansas ($16,061 average AGI)
3.43% relocated to other states ($14,902 average AGI)
Kiowa County:
3.43%
Kansas average:
3.65%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.9 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 11.7
Births per 1000 population in Kiowa County
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.5 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 11.1 Deaths per 1000 population from 2007 to 2014: 11.8
Deaths per 1000 population in Kiowa County
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.1 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 3.8
Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Kiowa County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2013: 15.5% Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2013: 9.2%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Kiowa County
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Kiowa County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 641 (574 aged, 67 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 71 (15%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Kiowa County, Kansas in 1999 - 2014:
Atherosclerotic heart disease (33)
Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (31)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (31)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (21)
Alzheimer's disease, unspecified (17)
Congestive heart failure (16)
Unspecified dementia (14)
Unspecified diabetes mellitus, without complications (14)
Pneumonia, unspecified (13)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 32.43 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 18,936 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 811 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 29,864
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,307 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,206
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 29 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 67
Household type by relationship:
Households: 2,404
In family households: 2,030 (579 male householders, 111 female householders)
598 spouses, 634 children (578 natural, 33 adopted, 23 stepchildren), 28 grandchildren, 17 brothers or sisters, 14 parents, 14 other relatives, 33 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 374 (156 male householders (132 living alone)), 168 female householders (156 living alone)), 50 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 149 (48 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 371 2-persons, 120 3-persons, 115 4-persons, 51 5-persons, 24 6-persons, 9 7-or-more-persons.
620 married couples with children.
134 single-parent households (47 men, 87 women).
96.0% of residents of Kiowa County speak English at home.
1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (76% speak English very well, 24% speak English well).
1.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (73% speak English very well, 14% speak English well, 13% speak English not well).
0.5% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (65% speak English very well, 24% speak English well, 12% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $27,461,000 ($8,904 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $270,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $9,955,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $7,016,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $6,060,000 Federal grants: $2,933,000 Federal procurement contracts: $299,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $1,198,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $564,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $168,000 Federal Government insurance: $15,228,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 199
Here:
67 per 1000 residents
State:
75 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 190
Here:
64 per 1000 residents
State:
47 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +11
Here:
+4 per 1000 residents
State:
+14 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: -308
Here:
-103 per 1000 residents
State:
-21 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Kiowa County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.43 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
6.3
State:
6.3
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
5.0
State:
4.2
Year house built
2014 or later: 0
2010 to 2013: 70
2000 to 2009: 356
1990 to 1999: 55
1980 to 1989: 69
1970 to 1979: 94
1960 to 1969: 111
1950 to 1959: 73
1940 to 1949: 62
1939 or earlier: 371
Note: State values scaled to Kiowa population
Rooms in houses/apartments in Kiowa County, Kansas
Note: State values scaled to Kiowa County population
no vehicle: 28
1 vehicle: 221
2 vehicles: 428
3 vehicles: 233
4 vehicles: 42
5+ vehicles: 28
no vehicle: 62
1 vehicle: 165
2 vehicles: 122
3 vehicles: 18
4 vehicles: 10
5+ vehicles: 8
58% of Kiowa County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 42% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 64% lived in Kansas.
Kiowa County:
58.2%
State average:
53.5%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 2,405
Northeast: 31
Midwest: 246
South: 280
West: 244
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $16,900
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 6%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Kiowa County
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