Elsmore, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 53 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.4%
 
Males: 27  (52.5%)
Females: 26  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

30.3 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66732

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,704 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Elsmore:

$52,704
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,104 (it was $20,600 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-727,592,885 (it was $14,200 in 2000)
Elsmore $-727,592,885
KS $206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $27,379; detached houses: $26,950; mobile homes: $30,943
March 2022 cost of living index in Elsmore: -9596.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.7%

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    • 5288.1%White alone
    • 610.2%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Italian (42.9%), German (21.4%), Irish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1050 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 346 people per square mile   (very low).

Elsmore, Kansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Elsmore city:

1.4% ($199)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Olathe, KS (77.5 miles , pop. 92,962).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (94.3 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (357.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Savonburg, KS (1.8 miles),
Stark, KS (2.7 miles),
Bronson, KS (2.9 miles ),
Moran, KS (2.9 miles ),
Uniontown, KS (3.2 miles ),
La Harpe, KS (3.4 miles ),
Hepler, KS (3.7 miles),
Gas, KS (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 37.79 N, Longitude: 95.15 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 620

Distribution of median household income in Elsmore, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elsmore, KS in 2022

Elsmore satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,300
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Elsmore, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Elsmore, Kansas average temperatures Elsmore, Kansas average precipitation Elsmore, Kansas humidity Elsmore, Kansas wind speed Elsmore, Kansas snowfall Elsmore, Kansas sunshine Elsmore, Kansas clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 71.1. This is about average.

City:

71.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.16. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.16
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.259. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.259
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 28.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.95. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.95
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Elsmore-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/28/2007, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.4 miles away from the Elsmore city center .

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 tornado 24.0 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elsmore-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 657% 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 136.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 180.3 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 154.7 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 140.3 miles away from Elsmore center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 216.0 miles away from Elsmore center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 179.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allen County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elsmore topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Elsmore:

  • PINECREST NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; HUMBOLDT, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elsmore:

  • Allen County Community College (about 17 miles; Iola, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,089)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 38 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 62 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 66 miles; Miami, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Baker University (about 69 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Emporia State University (about 71 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,687)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 78 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Allen County Rural Fire District 3 Elsmore Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Elsmore: Elsmore United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Allen 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:

2.2 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.9%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.7%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Elsmore:

Marital status in Elsmore, KS
  • Never married: 29.5%
  • Now married: 39.4%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 21.0%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Elsmore:

  • High school or higher: 94.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 13.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 45.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elsmore, KS (based on Allen County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,25415
Evangelical Protestant2,92626
Catholic1,4402
Other6043
Black Protestant1831
None4,964-
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: 2
Allen County:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

8.93 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.3%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.3%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Allen County:

14.5%
Kansas:

13.4%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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 17$4,157
Totals for Government 0$0 17$4,157

Elsmore government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $47,000 ($886.79)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($245.28)
    General - Other: $10,000 ($188.68)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($37.74)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($18.87)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $2,000 ($37.74)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($75.47)

Elsmore government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($56.60)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($56.60)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($56.60)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $53,000 ($1000.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($37.74)
  • Tax - Other License: $1,000 ($18.87)

Elsmore government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $143,000 ($2698.11)

Strongest AM radio stations in Elsmore:

  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKOY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KALN (1370 AM; 0 kW; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOCR (1310 AM; 5 kW; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elsmore:

  • KBJQ (88.3 FM; BRONSON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KIKS-FM (101.5 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRPS (89.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KKOW-FM (96.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • KVCY (104.7 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KOMB (103.9 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: FORT SCOTT BROADCCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KINZ (95.3 FM; HUMBOLDT, KS; Owner: SUTCLIFFE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KBZI (100.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS INC)

TV broadcast stations around Elsmore:

  • KOAM-TV (Channel 7; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: SAGA QUAD STATES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K30AL (Channel 30; IOLA, KS; Owner: WASHBURN UNIV. OF TOPEKA)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.6mTotal length
  • $426,000Total costs
  • 1,140Total average daily traffic
  • 225Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,480Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Douglas L Young, 0.8 Km West And 4.0 Km North Of Elsmore (Lat: 37.827778 Lon: -95.162500), Type: 90.8, Overall height: 89.9 m, Registrant: Western Resources D/B/A Westar Energy, Doug_young@wr.Com, , 889 Topek-a, Phone: (785) 575-1199

  • David Blaha, 0.8 Km West And 4.0 Km North Of Elsmore (Lat: 37.827778 Lon: -95.162500), Type: 90.8, Structure height: 20001 m, Overall height: 89.9 m, Registrant: Westar Energy, Inc., Steve.Ingersoll@westarenergy.Com, , 889 Topek-a, Phone: (785) 575-1060

  • Worthy Stutler, 0.8 Km West And 4.0 Km North Of Elsmore (Lat: 37.827778 Lon: -95.162500), Type: 90.8, Structure height: 20001 m, Overall height: 89.9 m, Registrant: Womble Bond Dickinson (Us) LLP, Marjorie.Spivak@wbd-Us.Com, Suite 400 South, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 857-4538

  • 0.8 Km West And 4.0 Km North Of Elsmore (Lat: 37.827778 Lon: -95.162500), Type: 90.8, Overall height: 89.9 m, Registrant: Western Resources Inc, Steve_ingersoll@wstnres.Com, , 889 Topek-a, Phone: (913) 575-6560


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 0.8 Km West And 4.0 Km North Of Elsmore (Lat: 37.827778 Lon: -95.162500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 90.8 m, Call Sign: KNNQ324,
    Assigned Frequencies: 935.462 MHz, 935.475 MHz, 935.737 MHz, 936.312 MHz, 936.462 MHz, 939.612 MHz, Grant Date: 06/09/2021, Expiration Date: 04/12/2031, Certifier: Richard Stegelman, Registrant: Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., 818 S. Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66601, Phone: (785) 575-1050, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Marmaton, 0.8 Km West And 4.0 Km North Of Elsmore (Lat: 37.827778 Lon: -95.162500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 90.8 m, Call Sign: WPNN344,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6845.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.84 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 03/29/2018, Expiration Date: 06/24/2028, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • STATION, 2.6 Mi N Of (Lat: 37.827806 Lon: -95.162472), Overall height: 90.8 m, Call Sign: WEG856,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1905.00 MHz, 1935.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/29/1997, Expiration Date: 03/30/2002, Cancellation Date: 08/27/1999, Phone: (913) 575-6424


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB0RRL, Licensee ID: L00266392, Grant Date: 01/14/2015, Expiration Date: 03/27/2025, Registrant: Jesse J Hennen, 375 3000th Street, Elsmore, KS 66732

  • Call Sign: KB0RRM, Licensee ID: L00281277, Grant Date: 01/06/2015, Expiration Date: 03/27/2025, Registrant: Mattea M Hennen, 3130 Delaware Road, Elsmore, KS 66732

  • Call Sign: KB0RRP, Licensee ID: L00281276, Grant Date: 01/06/2015, Expiration Date: 03/27/2025, Registrant: Becky L Hennen, 3130 Delaware Road, Elsmore, KS 66732

  • Call Sign: KB0RRQ, Licensee ID: L00266125, Grant Date: 01/06/2015, Expiration Date: 03/27/2025, Registrant: Aloys O Hennen, 3130 Delaware Road, Elsmore, KS 66732

  • Call Sign: KC0HFK, Licensee ID: L00206405, Grant Date: 03/09/2011, Expiration Date: 03/09/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2023, Certifier: John K Fewins, Registrant: John K Fewins, 710 N Main, Elsmore, KS 66732


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC REVOLT (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 4 Cycle
    N-Number: 277GH, N277GH, N-277GH, Serial Number: 001022, Certificate Issue Date: 08/20/2020
    Registrant (Individual): George D Hawley, 2770 Florida Rd, Elsmore, KS 66732
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 25777, N25777, N-25777, Serial Number: 3727, Year manufactured: 1939
    Registrant (Individual): Merle L Bacon, R R 1, Elsmore, KS 66732
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/16/2018

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elsmore, KS
  • 82.6%Utility gas
  • 13.0%Electricity
  • 4.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elsmore, KS
  • 66.7%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity


Elsmore compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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