Elmdale, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 40 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -20.0%
 
Males: 15  (38.0%)
Females: 25  (62.0%)
Median resident age:

25.2 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66850

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,411 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Elmdale:

$42,411
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $15,547 (it was $13,083 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $46,384 (it was $14,200 in 2000)
Elmdale:

$46,384
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $51,522; detached houses: $51,020
March 2022 cost of living index in Elmdale: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 54.0%
(62.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Elmdale, KS (2022)
    • 2856.0%White alone
    • 918.0%Hispanic
    • 714.0%Two or more races
    • 36.0%Black alone
    • 12.0%American Indian alone



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Elmdale, Kansas as of June 03, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elmdale is 42 to 1.


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Latest news from Elmdale, KS collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: German (82.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1200 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 241 people per square mile   (very low).

Elmdale, Kansas map

3 residents are foreign born (6.0% Latin America).

This city:

6.0%
Kansas:

7.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Elmdale city:

1.5% ($217)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (60.4 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (385.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Cottonwood Falls, KS (2.4 miles ),
Strong City, KS (2.5 miles ),
Cedar Point, KS (3.5 miles),
Matfield Green, KS (3.9 miles),
Florence, KS (4.2 miles ),
Wilsey, KS (4.3 miles),
Lincolnville, KS (4.4 miles ),
Marion, KS (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.37 N, Longitude: 96.65 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 620

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

Elmdale satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Elmdale, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Elmdale, Kansas average temperatures Elmdale, Kansas average precipitation Elmdale, Kansas humidity Elmdale, Kansas wind speed Elmdale, Kansas snowfall Elmdale, Kansas sunshine Elmdale, Kansas clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Elmdale-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.6 miles away from the Elmdale city center killed one person and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/26/1991, a category F5 tornado 34.9 miles away from the city center killed 17 people and injured 225 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elmdale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 694% 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 135.6 miles away from Elmdale center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 196.6 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 93.0 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 172.6 miles away from Elmdale center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 165.0 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 76.1 miles away from Elmdale center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chase County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elmdale topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Elmdale:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - CHASE COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS)

Airports located in Elmdale:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elmdale:

  • Emporia State University (about 26 miles; Emporia, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,687)
  • Butler Community College (about 42 miles; El Dorado, KS; FT enrollment: 6,676)
  • Wichita Area Technical College (about 53 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • Kansas State University (about 57 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Wichita State University (about 58 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)
  • Friends University (about 63 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Newman University (about 63 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Chase County Rural Fire Department Elmdale Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Birthplace of: Lyle Tayo - Actress.

Chase 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 Elmdale and their reported violations in the past:

ELMDALE, CITY OF (Population served: 54, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-14-2014), St Public Notif requested (FEB-14-2014)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-09-2013), St Public Notif requested (FEB-09-2013)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-29-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-29-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-25-2009)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

47.8%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

13.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Elmdale:

Marital status in Elmdale, KS
  • Never married: 52.0%
  • Now married: 8.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 26.8%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Elmdale:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 45.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.5%
  • Unemployed: 12.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elmdale, KS (based on Chase County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6384
Catholic3901
Mainline Protestant3404
Other1-
None1,421-
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: 1
Here:

3.51 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Chase County:

7.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Chase County:

10.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.8%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Chase County:

29.7%
Kansas:

27.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

62.0%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

66.1%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Elmdale:

26.9
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Elmdale:

19.6%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.6%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Elmdale:

31.9%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Elmdale:

67.2%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

85.0%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elmdale, 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$119
Water Supply 0$0 1$111
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$119
Totals for Government 0$0 3$350

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $7,000 ($175.00)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($125.00)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($125.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($75.00)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($50.00)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $2,000 ($50.00)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($25.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($100.00)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $2,000 ($50.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($50.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $8,000 ($200.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($50.00)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($125.00)
    Property: $2,000 ($50.00)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $13,000 ($325.00)

Businesses in Elmdale, KS

  • YMCA: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Elmdale:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFH (1330 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KVOE (1400 AM; 1 kW; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: EMPORIA RADIO STATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elmdale:

  • KJRL (105.7 FM; HERINGTON, KS; Owner: GREAT PLAINS CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC)
  • KANS (92.9 FM; OSAGE CITY, KS; Owner: C&C CONSULTING, INC.)
  • KRWV (96.1 FM; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: C & C CONSULTING, INC)
  • KNGM (91.9 FM; EMPORIA, KS; Owner: CHRISTIAN ACTION TEAM, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 50.3mTotal length
  • 19,955Total average daily traffic
  • 9,011Total average daily truck traffic
  • 25,726Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Elmdale, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 21960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 41990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elmdale, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Elmdale)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • L1 MOBILES, Lat: 38.366083 Lon: -96.737000, Call Sign: WQFZ708,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.055 MHz, 161.295 MHz, Grant Date: 09/21/2016, Expiration Date: 11/18/2026, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4639, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • ELMDALE, 652b Highway 150 (Lat: 38.366083 Lon: -96.735667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQUL339,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/2014, Expiration Date: 08/07/2024, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • ELMDALE, Ks-150 (Lat: 38.361556 Lon: -96.737611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WQZQ229, Licensee ID: L00942122,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/03/2017, Expiration Date: 07/03/2027, Certifier: Jon Lightle, Registrant: Nex-Tech Wireless, LLC, 3001 New Way, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (785) 621-3600, Email:

  • Elmdale, Lake Rd (Lat: 38.369694 Lon: -96.615444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRKT356,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2021, Expiration Date: 02/09/2031, Certifier: Daniel P Friesen, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Elmdale, 0.2mi N Of Sr150 & 4.3mi W Of Us50 Fr (Lat: 38.365833 Lon: -96.737222), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: KCT62,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6555.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/08/2020, Expiration Date: 09/13/2030, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • STATION, .7k Mi S & 4.75 Mi W Of (Lat: 38.363056 Lon: -96.732778), Overall height: 73.2 m, Call Sign: KVV89,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2018, Expiration Date: 02/19/2028, Certifier: Jerry D Hasten, Registrant: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP, 5051 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7220, Fax: (713) 989-1173, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB4WYR, Licensee ID: L00414631, Grant Date: 10/30/2001, Expiration Date: 10/30/2011, Cancellation Date: 11/05/2013, Certifier: Christine D Heinsohn, Registrant: Christine D Heinsohn, 2346 C Road, Elmdale, KS 66850

  • Call Sign: KD0R, Licensee ID: L00262923, Grant Date: 07/11/2016, Expiration Date: 10/07/2026, Certifier: David C Heinsohn, Registrant: David C Heinsohn, 2346 C Rd, Elmdale, KS 66850


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elmdale, KS
  • 53.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Other fuel
  • 13.3%Electricity
  • 13.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elmdale, KS
  • 100.0%Electricity


Elmdale compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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 above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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