Westphalia, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 129 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.8%
 
Males: 75  (58.5%)
Females: 54  (41.5%)
Median resident age:

39.3 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66093

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,999 (it was $23,500 in 2000)
Westphalia:

$41,999
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,032 (it was $10,305 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $30,668 (it was $15,300 in 2000)
Westphalia:

$30,668
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $44,302; detached houses: $42,997; mobile homes: $54,698
March 2022 cost of living index in Westphalia: 75.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.4%
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Ancestries: German (37.2%), English (18.6%), Iranian (9.3%), Scottish (9.3%), Irish (7.0%), European (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1100 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 653 people per square mile   (low).

Westphalia, Kansas map

4 residents are foreign born (2.3% Asia).

This city:

2.3%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,116 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $539 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawrence, KS (55.4 miles , pop. 80,098).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (79.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (379.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Harris, KS (3.2 miles),
Colony, KS (3.2 miles ),
Le Roy, KS (3.2 miles ),
Welda, KS (3.3 miles),
Neosho Falls, KS (3.6 miles),
Burlington, KS (3.7 miles ),
New Strawn, KS (3.8 miles ),
Lone Elm, KS (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 38.18 N, Longitude: 95.49 W

Area code: 785

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

Westphalia satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+8.6%).
Most common industries in Westphalia, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.3%)
  • Truck transportation (13.3%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Social assistance (6.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (25.6%)
  • Construction (17.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (10.3%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Social assistance (7.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.8%)
  • Educational services (25.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Utilities (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Westphalia, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.0%)
  • Child care workers (8.0%)
  • Carpenters (6.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (25.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.4%)
  • Carpenters (12.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16.7%)
  • Child care workers (16.7%)
  • Cashiers (11.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.6%)

Average climate in Westphalia, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Westphalia-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.6 miles away from the Westphalia city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.2 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:

Westphalia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 646% 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 145.0 miles away from Westphalia center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 196.3 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 132.4 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 167.9 miles away from Westphalia center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 212.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/2015 at 09:49:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 172.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Anderson County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Westphalia topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Westphalia:

  • COFFEY COUNTY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; BURLINGTON, KS)
  • BURLINGTON HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BURLINGTON, KS)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF BURLINGTON (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BURLINGTON, KS)
  • ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; GARNETT, KS)
  • ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; GARNETT, KS)
  • LIN-ANN HOSPICE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; GARNETT, KS)
  • GOLDEN HEIGHTS LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; GARNETT, KS)

Operable nuclear power plant near Westphalia:

  • 14 miles: Wolf Creek in Burlington, KS.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Westphalia:

  • Allen County Community College (about 18 miles; Iola, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,089)
  • Emporia State University (about 41 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,687)
  • Baker University (about 45 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • University of Kansas (about 56 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
  • Washburn University (about 61 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 62 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 66 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 11,976)

Public elementary/middle school in Westphalia:

  • WESTPHALIA (Students: 115, Location: 500 LIBERTY ST., Grades: PK-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Westphalia: Le Roy Co - Operative Association Grain Elevator Number 3 (A), Westphalia Fire Station (B), Westphalia Town Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Westphalia: Saint Teresa Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Ennis Whitehead - Army general.

Anderson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Westphalia that have no violations reported:

  • ANDERSON CO RWD 4 (Population served: 1,200, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 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:

8.1%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Westphalia (2011 data):

  • The Farmers State Bank of Aliceville, Kansas: The Farmers State Bank Of Aliceville, Kansas at 305 Dobell Street, branch established on 1908/01/01. Info updated 2009/07/22: Bank assets: $117.8 mil, Deposits: $106.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices
  • Patriots Bank: Westphalia Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1890/01/01. Info updated 2009/01/15: Bank assets: $92.4 mil, Deposits: $81.5 mil, headquarters in Garnett, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Garnett Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Westphalia:

Marital status in Westphalia, KS
  • Never married: 37.1%
  • Now married: 31.9%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 13.7%
  • Divorced: 16.7%

For population 25 years and over in Westphalia:

  • High school or higher: 80.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.3
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Westphalia, KS (based on Anderson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,7545
Evangelical Protestant1,51413
Mainline Protestant1,0017
Other1-
None3,832-
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: 3
Anderson County:

3.80 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Anderson County:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Anderson County:

13.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Anderson County:

9.0%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Anderson County:

28.1%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.2%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Westphalia:

45.1%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Westphalia:

50.3%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Westphalia:

25.6
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.0%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Westphalia:

4.8%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

13.1%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

58.7%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Westphalia:

89.4%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Westphalia, KS Residents
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$184
Fire - Other 0$0 7$367
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$2,382
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$439
Sewerage 0$0 2$73
Totals for Government 0$0 14$3,445

Strongest AM radio stations in Westphalia:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Westphalia:

  • KSNP (97.7 FM; BURLINGTON, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KIKS-FM (101.5 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)

Westphalia fatal accident list:

Sep 23, 2005 11:00 PM, Barton Rd, 1100 Rd, Lat: 38.183910, Lon: -95.490120, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.2mTotal length
  • 15Total average daily traffic
  • 20Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 10332 Nw 1700 Rd. (Lat: 38.273750 Lon: -95.489306), Call Sign: WQYZ487,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.810 MHz, Grant Date: 03/10/2017, Expiration Date: 03/10/2027, Certifier: Derek Brooks, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Aliceville WT, Lat: 38.154722 Lon: -95.533000, Type: Tank, Structure height: 24.3 m, Overall height: 27.5 m, Call Sign: WQJK985,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Linda A Kirchoff, Registrant: Valnet Holdings LLC, 520 W. Sycamore, Independence, KS 67301, Phone: (620) 332-1616, Fax: (620) 331-0789, Email:

  • KS00192, 2418 9th Rd Westphalia (Lat: 38.154750 Lon: -95.532667), Type: Tank, Structure height: 24.6 m, Overall height: 30.6 m, Call Sign: WRCV862,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2019, Expiration Date: 02/09/2029, Certifier: Matthew Sams, Registrant: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, 2001 K St. Nw, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 887-4524, Email:

  • Val Westphalia Silo, Vacant Lot In Westphalia (Lat: 38.181417 Lon: -95.489972), Type: Silo, Structure height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WRUH780,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/29/2022, Expiration Date: 08/29/2032, Certifier: Zachery Peres, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N7VFH, Licensee ID: L00505913, Grant Date: 05/04/2002, Expiration Date: 12/03/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/05/2013, Registrant: Oakley V Rhoades Jr, Rt 1 Box 34, Westphalia, KS 66093-9412

  • Call Sign: N0YJ, Previous Call Sign: W0BJJ, Licensee ID: L00507166, Grant Date: 10/03/2023, Expiration Date: 12/30/2033, Certifier: Robert L Mcclendon, Registrant: Robert L Mcclendon, 710 Xeric Rd, Westphalia, KS 66093

  • Call Sign: KE0VMX, Licensee ID: L02261567, Grant Date: 04/26/2019, Expiration Date: 04/26/2029, Certifier: Sharon L Mcclendon, Registrant: Sharon L Mcclendon, 710 Xeric Rd, Westphalia, KS 66093


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8E (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1573B, N1573B, N-1573B, Serial Number: 6200, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 11/05/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 08/01/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Gaylon B Corley, 23173 Nw Arkansas Rd, Westphalia, KS 66093
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7991E, N7991E, N-7991E, Serial Number: 17791, Airworthiness Date: 11/17/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 11/18/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Samuel A Miller, 10502 Nw 1600 Rd, Westphalia, KS 66093
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8608T, N8608T, N-8608T, Serial Number: 52508, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 01/07/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 09/03/1993
    Registrant (Corporation): Mid American Sky Sports Inc, Rr 2 Po Box 44, Westphalia, KS 66093
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/12/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of reported fires - 15 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Westphalia, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (54.9%), and Structure Fires (33.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Westphalia, KS
    • 6254.9%Outside Fires
    • 3833.6%Structure Fires
    • 98.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 43.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Westphalia, KS
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Westphalia, KS
  • 56.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Wood
  • 9.7%Electricity
  • 6.9%Other fuel
  • 2.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Westphalia, KS
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Wood


Westphalia 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.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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