Cedar, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 12 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -53.8%
Males: (46.2%)
Females: (53.8%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67628

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-658,809,697 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Cedar $-658,809,697
KS $68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,400 (it was $13,770 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-727,592,885 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Cedar $-727,592,885
KS $206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,037; detached houses: $70,087
March 2022 cost of living index in Cedar: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 53.8%

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Ancestries: European (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 68 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.3% ($350)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (143.8 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (489.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Gaylord, KS (2.2 miles),
Athol, KS (2.8 miles),
Kensington, KS (3.0 miles ),
Kirwin, KS (3.1 miles ),
Smith Center, KS (3.4 miles ),
Agra, KS (3.5 miles ),
Alton, KS (3.6 miles),
Portis, KS (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 39.66 N, Longitude: 98.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 785

Distribution of median household income in Cedar, KS in 2022

Cedar satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.4%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+4.0%).

Average climate in Cedar, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Cedar-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 92% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.3 miles away from the Cedar city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1955, a category F4 tornado 23.8 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Cedar-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 551% 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 248.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 40.0 miles away from Cedar center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 309.2 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) earthquake occurred 179.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 219.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 124.3 miles away from Cedar center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Smith County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cedar topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cedar:

  • DESERET HEALTH AND REHAB AT KENSINGTON LLC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; KENSINGTON, KS)
  • SMITH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LTCU (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SMITH CENTER, KS)
  • COMMUNITY CARE OF AMERICA (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SMITH CENTER, KS)
  • DESERET HEALTH AND REHAB AT SMITH CENTER LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SMITH CENTER, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cedar:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 59 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 73 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Barton County Community College (about 88 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Central Community College (about 91 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 123 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Kansas State University (about 131 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 144 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Central Plains Co - Operative Grain Elevator Number 3 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Smith County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

1.8 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.5%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Cedar:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Cedar:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 59.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.0
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cedar, KS (based on Smith County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,68211
Evangelical Protestant1,16510
Catholic1511
None855-
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
Here:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Smith County:

2.53 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Smith County:

5.07 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

15.20 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.4%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Smith County:

27.9%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.6%
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 and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Cedar:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAN (1490 AM; 1 kW; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cedar:

  • KQMA (92.5 FM; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • KFIX (96.9 FM; PLAINVILLE, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDNS (94.1 FM; DOWNS, KS; Owner: HOEFLICKER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Cedar:

  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 49.8mTotal length
  • $1,380,000Total costs
  • 1,005Total average daily traffic
  • 136Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,148Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Cedar, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Cedar, KS

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KF4MGO, Licensee ID: L00213325, Grant Date: 06/28/2006, Expiration Date: 09/26/2016, Cancellation Date: 09/27/2018, Certifier: June B Melton, Registrant: June B Melton, 202 West Center St, Cedar, KS 67628


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cedar, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Cedar compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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