Welda, Kansas

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Population in 2010: 129.
Males: 41  (32.5%)
Females: 88  (67.5%)
Median resident age:

30.1 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66091

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,854
Welda:

$66,854
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,518

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $154,650
Welda:

$154,650
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $84,921; detached houses: $85,219
March 2022 cost of living index in Welda: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.7%

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According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Welda, Kansas as of May 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Welda is 35 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (78.3%), English (10.9%), French Canadian (10.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1100 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawrence, KS (54.7 miles , pop. 80,098).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (74.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (380.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Lone Elm, KS (2.6 miles),
Colony, KS (2.8 miles ),
Garnett, KS (2.9 miles ),
Kincaid, KS (3.1 miles),
Westphalia, KS (3.3 miles),
Mildred, KS (3.5 miles),
Harris, KS (3.6 miles),
Richmond, KS (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 38.17 N, Longitude: 95.29 W

Distribution of median household income in Welda, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Welda, KS in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
Kansas:

2.0%

Tornado activity:

Welda-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 22.4 miles away from the Welda place 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 3.4 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Welda-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 633% 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 150.5 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 199.8 miles away from Welda 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 141.6 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 172.2 miles away from Welda center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 220.8 miles away from Welda center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 198.6 miles away from Welda 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Welda:

  • ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; GARNETT, KS)
  • ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; GARNETT, KS)
  • LIN-ANN HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; GARNETT, KS)
  • GOLDEN HEIGHTS LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GARNETT, KS)
  • RICHMOND HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RICHMOND, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Welda:

  • Allen County Community College (about 17 miles; Iola, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,089)
  • Baker University (about 43 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Emporia State University (about 51 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,687)
  • University of Kansas (about 55 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 56 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 61 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 11,976)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 63 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)

Public elementary/middle school in Welda:

  • MONT IDA ELEM (Students: 30, Location: 22077 NW BROOMAL ST, Grades: 1-8)
See full list of schools located in Welda

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Notable location: Welda Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Cemetery: Welda Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Anderson 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 place:

2.2 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.1%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.6%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Welda:

Marital status in Welda, KS
  • Never married: 50.8%
  • Now married: 18.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 23.6%

For population 25 years and over in Welda:

  • High school or higher: 94.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.1
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Welda, 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
This county:

3.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
This county:

13.93 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

9.0%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.1%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.2%
Kansas:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Welda:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Welda:

  • KSNP (97.7 FM; BURLINGTON, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBJQ (88.3 FM; BRONSON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KIKS-FM (101.5 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)

Welda fatal accident list:

Dec 8, 2007 03:44 PM, Us-169, Missouri Rd, Lat: 38.173836, Lon: -95.279642, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 28.6mTotal length
  • $1,490,000Total costs
  • 13,827Total average daily traffic
  • 3,822Total average daily truck traffic
  • 20,363Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Welda, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 41920-1929
  • 61930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Welda, KS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Welda)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • WELDA, 19209 Sw Maryland Road (Lat: 38.170250 Lon: -95.299056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.1 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WNJT254,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.325 MHz, 153.290 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/2022, Expiration Date: 07/01/2032, Certifier: Keith R Libbert, Registrant: Fcc-Faa Licensing, LLC, 200 North Union Street, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314, Phone: (703) 615-6615, Email:

  • .25 Mi W (Lat: 38.166694 Lon: -95.300250), Call Sign: KYB428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.290 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2000, Expiration Date: 02/27/2005, Cancellation Date: 07/31/2002, Registrant: Keller & Heckman, 1001 G Street Nw Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4130, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, Williams Natural Gas Compr Stn (Lat: 38.171389 Lon: -95.299694), Overall height: 111.3 m, Call Sign: WNTS926,
    Assigned Frequencies: 959.856 MHz, 928.856 MHz, Grant Date: 11/20/2008, Expiration Date: 12/17/2018, Cancellation Date: 02/10/2016, Registrant: Keller & Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4130, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • KS WELDA, Sw 800th Rd. (Lat: 38.140194 Lon: -95.298139), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WRBR340,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/29/2018, Expiration Date: 05/29/2028, Certifier: Zachery D Peres, Registrant: Jmz Corporation, 800 W Miller Road, Iola, KS 66749, Phone: (620) 365-7782, Email:

  • STATION, Williams Natural Gas Compressor Station In (Lat: 38.171389 Lon: -95.299694), Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: KEZ48,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6815.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/23/1999, Expiration Date: 11/12/2008, Cancellation Date: 01/30/2007, Certifier: Keith R Libbert, Registrant: Keller & Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4130, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: W0ZYM, Grant Date: 02/22/1994, Expiration Date: 02/22/2004, Cancellation Date: 02/23/2006, Registrant: Virgil E Harrison, Box 487, Welda, KS 66091

  • Call Sign: KD0YOJ, Licensee ID: L01831613, Grant Date: 12/20/2013, Expiration Date: 12/20/2023, Certifier: Sara H Fitzwater, Registrant: Sara H Fitzwater, 17652 Nw 1350 Road, Welda, KS 66091


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: FARMER EARL D GEMINI TWIN (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 6553B, N6553B, N-6553B, Serial Number: 0037, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 07/03/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 05/12/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Earl D Farmer, Po Box 383, Welda, KS 66091
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/04/2020

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 fires per year is 13. The highest number of fire incidents - 29 took place in 2006, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Welda, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (74.9%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (13.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Welda, KS
    • 17074.9%Outside Fires
    • 3013.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 229.7%Structure Fires
    • 52.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Welda, KS
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Welda, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Welda, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Welda 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.
  • 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.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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