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County population in July 2011: 5,176 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 1,822
Renter-occupied apartments: 540
% of renters here:

23%
State:

21%

Land area: 888 sq. mi.
Water area: 7.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 6 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Rooks County: 76.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (19.8%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (17.6%), Manufacturing (11.1%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 61%
  • Government: 21%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 18%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Rooks County, Kansas:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (95.7%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)

Median resident age:  40.5 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Males: 2,815  (49.5%)
Females: 2,870  (50.5%)

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Rooks County,KS real estate house value trend



Average household size:
Rooks County:

2.3 people
Kansas:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $35,849 ($30,457 in 1999)
This county:

$35849
Kansas:

$47817

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $270 (lower quartile is $208, upper quartile is $385)
This county:

$270
State:

$515


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $63,650 (it was $40,500 in 2000)
Rooks County:

$63,650
Kansas:

$125,500
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $28,757 - $94,531

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $104,493
Here:

$104,493
State:

$156,894

Townhouses or other attached units: $855,599
Here:

$855,599
State:

$149,604

Mobile homes: $54,334
Here:

$54,334
State:

$34,057

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $55,384
Here:

$55,384
State:

$58,726
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,094
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $257

Institutionalized population: 197

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 8
  • Thefts: 4
  • Auto thefts: 0

Rooks County, KS map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 12 buildings, average cost: $119,300
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $118,300



2004 Presidential Election results in Rooks County Kansas:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 78.3%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 19.7%



2008 Presidential Election results in Rooks County Kansas:


McCain (Republican): 80.9%
Obama (Democratic): 18.3%

Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $990 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $623 (1.4%)


Rooks County household income distribution in 2009 Rooks County home values distribution


Rooks County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 13.5%
(12.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 54.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.3% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 22.2% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

9.8%
Whole state:

9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

4.6%
Whole state:

4.1%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rooks County is $378 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $497 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $636 a month.

Cities in this county include: Plainville, Stockton, Palco, Damar, Zurich, Woodston.

Rooks County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Local government website:WWW.ROOKSCOUNTY.NET

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Rooks County: Cedar Link Golf and Country Club (A), Zurich Wastewater Plant (B), Woodston Wastewater Treatment Facility (C), Damar Wastewater Plant (D), Plainville Saddle Club Arena (E), Stockton Wastewater Treatment Plant (F), Plainville Wastewater Plant (G), Palco Wastewater Plant (H), Webster State Park Rock Point Campground (I), Webster State Park Old Marina Campground (J), Webster State Park Mushroom Camping Area (K), Webster State Park Marina Point Campground (L), Webster State Park Lake View Camping Area (M), Webster State Park Eagle Landing Campground (N), Webster State Park Canada Campground (O), Webster State Park Law Enforcement (P), Webster State Park Office Building (Q), Mount Vernon Community Hall (R). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Rooks County include: Harvest Christian Fellowship (A), Mount Pleasant Church (B), Ash Rock Church (C), Church of the Nazarene (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Conger Cemetery (1), Center Cemetery (2), Shiloh Cemetery (3), Plainville Cemetery (4), Zurich Cemetery (5), Aurora Cemetery (6), Chalk Mound Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Webster Reservoir (A), Lake Stockton (B), Plainville Township Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Dusty Creek (A), Rock Creek (B), Spring Creek (C), Robbers Roost Creek (D), Elm Creek (E), Jim Creek (F), Medicine Creek (G), Roberts Roost Creek (H), Boxelder Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Rooks County include: Webster Wildlife Area (1), Rooks State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area (2), Rooks County State Park (3), Webster State Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Ellis County , Graham County , Osborne County , Phillips County , Smith County , Trego County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

5.5%
Kansas:

6.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 100
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 87.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%

Number of foreign born residents: 14 (86% naturalized citizens)

Rooks County:

0.2%
Whole state:

5.0%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 5
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 5
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1965 to 1969: 2

Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.5 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 81.7%

Rooks County marital status for males
Rooks County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,464
  • One, attached: 34
  • Two: 26
  • 3 or 4: 36
  • 5 to 9: 49
  • 10 to 19: 6
  • 20 or more: 22
  • Mobile homes: 117
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 4

Housing units in Rooks County with a mortgage: 545 (6 second mortgage, 16 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 869

Here:

38.5% with mortgage
State:

65.7% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 75.99%
Here76.0%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 4,320
Total congregations: 19

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristSouthern Baptist ConventionChurch of the Nazarene
Adherents1,507 (34.9%)1,090 (25.2%)683 (15.8%)380 (8.8%)172 (4.0%)
Congregations4 (21.1%)4 (21.1%)2 (10.5%)1 (5.3%)2 (10.5%)
NameAssemblies of GodLutheran ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents132 (3.1%)119 (2.8%)87 (2.0%)82 (1.9%)68 (1.6%)
Congregations2 (10.5%)1 (5.3%)1 (5.3%)1 (5.3%)1 (5.3%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Rooks County - Plainville, Stockton, Palco, Damar, Zurich

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

5.82 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.



Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Rooks County:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.4%
Kansas:

8.1%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.6%
Kansas:

27.9%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Rooks County:

5.8%
State:

13.4%


Agriculture in Rooks County:

Average size of farms: 1155 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $82,790
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $83.41
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 65.72%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $85,661
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 29.45%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 2.10%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $97,617
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 87.22%
Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 8.52
Corn for grain: 4742 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 83463 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 5570 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Rooks County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 3.0 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 5 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 6/15/1992, a category 1 (max. wind speeds 73-112 mph) tornado injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rooks County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1991 at 22:07:44, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 11.5 miles away from the county center
On 7/15/1992 at 02:56:40, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 42.9 miles away from the county center
On 11/13/2001 at 01:56:13, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.1 miles away from the county center
On 4/17/2003 at 17:31:59, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 10.6 miles away from Rooks County center
On 11/1/2002 at 11:08:56, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 21.1 miles away from the county center
On 1/7/1999 at 05:16:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 47.3 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Kansas Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: June 7, 2010 to July 21, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1932): August 10, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1932, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Kansas Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorm, Incident Period: December 22, 2009 to January 8, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1885): March 9, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1885, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Winter Storm
  • Kansas Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: May 22, 2008 to June 16, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1776): July 9, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1776, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Kansas Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: December 6, 2007 to December 19, 2007, Emergency Declared (EM-3282): December 12, 2007, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3282, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Kansas Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: December 6, 2007 to December 19, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1741): February 1, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1741, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Kansas Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: December 28, 2006 to December 31, 2006, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1675): January 7, 2007, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1675, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Kansas Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: November 27, 2005 to November 28, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1626): January 26, 2006, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1626, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Kansas Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: September 1, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3236): September 10, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3236, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Kansas Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: June 12, 2004 to July 25, 2004, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1535): August 3, 2004, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1535, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Kansas Flooding, Severe Storms, Incident Period: June 28, 1993 to October 5, 1993, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1000): July 22, 1993, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1000, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood

The number of natural disasters in Rooks County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (20%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (8%)
  • Wood products (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (16%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (36%)
  • Thailand (21%)
  • United Kingdom (14%)
  • France (14%)
  • Philippines (14%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Rooks County (%):



  • German (33%)
  • United States or American (18%)
  • Irish (10%)
  • English (10%)
  • French (except Basque) (5%)
  • French Canadian (3%)
  • Scottish (2%)


Rooks County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 2,033 (79%)
  • Carpooled: 269 (10%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 5 (0%)
  • Walked: 136 (5%)
  • Other means: 11 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 124 (5%)

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Rooks County, Kansas:

  • 107 people in state prisons
  • 87 people in nursing homes
  • 3 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $39,546.

5.90% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,161 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.90%
Kansas average:

7.39%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.90% relocated from other counties in Kansas ($17,831 average AGI)
2.00% relocated from other states ($9,331 average AGI)
Rooks County:

2.00%
Kansas average:

3.56%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Ellis County, KS  1.00% ($19,350 average AGI)


6.27% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,857 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.27%
Kansas average:

7.67%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.63% relocated to other counties in Kansas ($15,627 average AGI)
1.64% relocated to other states ($9,230 average AGI)
Rooks County:

1.64%
Kansas average:

3.95%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Ellis County, KS  1.34% ($25,000 average AGI)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.2
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.6

Births per 1000 population in Rooks County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.7
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 13.3

Deaths per 1000 population in Rooks County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 6.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 7.3

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Rooks County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,272 (1,167 aged, 105 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 12%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 18.57
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 8317.860
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 352.770
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 25324.92

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1214.730
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1438.980
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 37.38

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 35.34
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 93.44

Household type by relationship:

Households: 5,490
  • In family households: 4,617 (1,302 male householders, 255 female householders)
    1,291 spouses, 1,616 children (1,454 natural, 64 adopted, 98 stepchildren), 33 grandchildren, 38 brothers or sisters, 10 parents, 24 other relatives, 48 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 873 (348 male householders (306 living alone)), 460 female householders (445 living alone)), 65 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 195 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 838 2-persons, 281 3-persons, 239 4-persons, 129 5-persons, 54 6-persons, 16 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 751 1-person, 47 2-persons, 10 3-persons.

97.0% of residents of Rooks County speak English at home.
1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (78% speak English very well, 13% speak English well, 10% speak English not well).
1.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (76% speak English very well, 13% speak English well, 11% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (50% speak English well, 50% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $46,695,000 ($8670 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $710,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $17,019,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $11,914,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $10,010,000
Federal grants: $5,015,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,119,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,617,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $450,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $561,000
Federal Government insurance: $13,048,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 307
Here:

57 per 1000 residents
State:

75 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 371
Here:

69 per 1000 residents
State:

47 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: -3
Here -1 per 1000 residents
State +14 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -256
Here -48 per 1000 residents
State -21 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Rooks County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.86 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

  • 2005 or later: 18
  • 2000 to 2004: 63
  • 1990 to 1999: 48
  • 1980 to 1989: 165
  • 1970 to 1979: 340
  • 1960 to 1969: 148
  • 1950 to 1959: 711
  • 1940 to 1949: 327
  • 1939 or earlier: 971
Rooms in houses/apartments in Rooks County, Kansas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 2
  • 3 rooms: 42
  • 4 rooms: 147
  • 5 rooms: 350
  • 6 rooms: 452
  • 7 rooms: 331
  • 8 rooms: 194
  • 9+ rooms: 304
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 0
  • 3 rooms: 94
  • 4 rooms: 122
  • 5 rooms: 99
  • 6 rooms: 70
  • 7 rooms: 55
  • 8 rooms: 57
  • 9+ rooms: 43
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Rooks County, Kansas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedroom: 60
  • 2 bedrooms: 476
  • 3 bedrooms: 705
  • 4 bedrooms: 411
  • 5+ bedrooms: 168
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 105
  • 2 bedrooms: 195
  • 3 bedrooms: 146
  • 4 bedrooms: 78
  • 5+ bedrooms: 16
Cars and other vehicles available in Rooks County, Kansas in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 52
  • 1 vehicle: 465
  • 2 vehicles: 721
  • 3 vehicles: 428
  • 4 vehicles: 100
  • 5+ vehicles: 56
  • no vehicle: 72
  • 1 vehicle: 221
  • 2 vehicles: 159
  • 3 vehicles: 60
  • 4 vehicles: 16
  • 5+ vehicles: 12

65% of Rooks County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 50% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 72% lived in Kansas.

Rooks County:

64.9%
State average:

53.5%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 4526
  • Northeast: 50
  • Midwest: 432
  • South: 307
  • West: 345

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $9,999


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 4%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 4%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Rooks County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (76.5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (16.6%)
  • Electricity (3.9%)
  • Wood (2.9%)
  • Utility gas (66.7%)
  • Electricity (18.0%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15.0%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 62
Here:

9.1%
Kansas:

11.1%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 5
Here:

1.4%
Kansas:

7.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 2
Here:

2.7%
Kansas:

13.8%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Rooks County government finances in 2006:

  • Charges - All Other: $1,661,000
    Solid Waste Management: $169,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $5,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,788,000
    Public Welfare Institutions: $1,788,000
    Regular Highways: $1,340,000
    Health - Other: $730,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $451,000
    Police Protection: $335,000
    Financial Administration: $311,000
    Central Staff Services: $288,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $130,000
    Solid Waste Management: $118,000
    General Public Buildings: $86,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $62,000
    Correctional Institutions: $6,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $10,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Other Higher Education: $14,000
  • Intergovernmental to State - Solid Waste Management: $10,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $83,000
    General Local Government Support: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $939,000
    Interest Earnings: $122,000
    Rents: $12,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $22,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $459,000
    Central Staff Services: $95,000
    General - Other: $39,000
    Financial Administration: $13,000
    Public Welfare Institutions: $8,000
    Health - Other: $4,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,896,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $385,000
    Health and Hospitals: $274,000
    Public Welfare: $8,000
    General Local Government Support: $8,000
    All Other: $6,000
  • Tax - Property: $4,348,000
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $69,000
    Severance: $50,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $40,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $34,000
    Other License: $2,000
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,090,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 64
  • Number of aged recipients: 9
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 55
  • Number of recipients under 18: 9
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 38
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 17
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 32
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 22


Rooks County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
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Rooks County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Most common first names in Rooks County, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary5483.0 years
William5181.3 years
John3576.7 years
James3179.0 years
Harold3077.5 years
Robert2772.5 years
George2782.4 years
Charles2373.3 years
Roy2380.3 years
Clarence2279.5 years
Most common last names in Rooks County, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2377.2 years
Miller2180.0 years
Hrabe2077.4 years
Jones1978.4 years
Brown1878.0 years
Kriley1576.8 years
Walker1584.5 years
Maddy1484.0 years
Sammons1482.4 years
Williams1475.1 years
Businesses in Rooks County, KS
NameCountNameCount
Dairy Queen1Pizza Hut2
La-Z-Boy1True Value1
MasterBrand Cabinets1U-Haul1
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