Menlo, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 34 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -40.4%
 
Males: 19  (56.8%)
Females: 15  (43.2%)
Median resident age:

44.7 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67753

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-658,809,697 (it was $16,250 in 2000)
Menlo $-658,809,697
KS $68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $148,926 (it was $9,475 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $150,066 (it was $19,400 in 2000)
Menlo:

$150,066
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $186,463; detached houses: $187,118
March 2022 cost of living index in Menlo: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.8%

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  • Races in Menlo, KS (2022)
    • 3081.1%White alone
    • 513.5%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2945 feet

Land area: 0.12 square miles.

Population density: 295 people per square mile   (very low).

Menlo, Kansas map

1 resident is foreign born (2.7% Asia).

This city:

2.7%
Kansas:

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

1.0% ($199)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (216.6 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (503.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Rexford, KS (2.8 miles),
Gem, KS (3.2 miles),
Hoxie, KS (3.9 miles ),
Selden, KS (3.9 miles ),
Grinnell, KS (4.1 miles ),
Oakley, KS (4.2 miles ),
Colby, KS (4.2 miles ),
Grainfield, KS (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.36 N, Longitude: 100.72 W

Area code: 785

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

Menlo satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.3%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+14.0%).

Average climate in Menlo, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Menlo-area historical tornado activity is below Kansas state average. It is 26% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.9 miles away from the Menlo city center injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/23/2008, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.0 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Menlo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 561% 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 289.8 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 70.2 miles away from Menlo center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 624.4 miles away from Menlo center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 226.7 miles away from Menlo center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 268.0 miles away from Menlo center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 342.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Thomas County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Menlo:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 82 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 126 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 127 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 164 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 176 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Newman University (about 216 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 216 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Menlo: Frontier Agricultural Grain Elevator Number 7 (A), Menlo Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Thomas 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:

3.4 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

83.3%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Menlo:

Marital status in Menlo, KS
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 68.5%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

For population 25 years and over in Menlo:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Menlo, KS (based on Thomas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,6217
Catholic1,3941
Evangelical Protestant1,0349
Other1362
None3,715-
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
This county:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Thomas County:

5.45 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Thomas County:

10.90 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

8.4%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.2%
Kansas:

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

9.2%
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

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $18,000 ($529.41)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($88.24)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $12,000 ($352.94)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($29.41)

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

  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $11,000 ($323.53)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($235.29)
    Other: $3,000 ($88.24)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $1,000 ($29.41)
    Rents: $1,000 ($29.41)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($29.41)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($29.41)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($117.65)
    Property: $3,000 ($88.24)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $48,000 ($1411.76)

Strongest AM radio stations in Menlo:

  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Menlo:

  • KQLS (100.3 FM; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKCI (102.5 FM; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTCC (91.9 FM; COLBY, KS; Owner: COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Menlo:

  • K69DB (Channel 69; HOXIE, ETC., KS; Owner: SHERIDAN CNTY, KANSAS)
  • K15CG (Channel 15; OAKLEY, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION)
  • KLBY (Channel 4; COLBY, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KSNK (Channel 8; McCOOK, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.4mTotal length
  • $420,000Total costs
  • 466Total average daily traffic
  • 14Total average daily truck traffic
  • 529Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Edwin D Geer, 2.4 Km North (Lat: 39.376944 Lon: -100.733889), Type: 93.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Kansas Department Of Transportation, Topek-a, Phone: (785) 296-3661

  • Michael Umano, 326 Main St (Lat: 39.357528 Lon: -100.725250), Type: 60.9, Structure height: 20193 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael Umano, 326 Main St (Lat: 39.357528 Lon: -100.725250), Type: 60.9, Structure height: 20193 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Gordon (Rusty) R Bryan, 2.4 Km North (Lat: 39.376944 Lon: -100.733889), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 20193 m, Overall height: 91.4 m

  • 2.4 Km North (Lat: 39.376944 Lon: -100.733889), Type: 93.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Kansas Department Of Transportation, Topek-a, Phone: (785) 296-3661


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 2km N (Lat: 39.376944 Lon: -100.733750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: KAO344, Licensee ID: L00001782,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.9800 MHz, 452.350 MHz, Grant Date: 05/20/1999, Expiration Date: 05/20/2004, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2003, Certifier: Edwin D Geer, Registrant: State Of Kansas, Ks Dept Of Trans 915 Sw Harrison Ds, Topeka, KS 66612, Phone: (785) 296-3661, Fax: (785) 296-0999

  • 20 Mi E Of Colby On Us 24 (Lat: 39.373611 Lon: -100.647361), Call Sign: WQS636, Licensee ID: L00299522,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.560 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2001, Expiration Date: 01/31/2006, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2006, Certifier: Signature On File, Registrant: Triple B Farms, Hc 1 Box 45, Menlo, KS 67753, Phone: (913) 855-2397

  • Lat: 39.311056 Lon: -100.722639, Call Sign: WRCS310,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.725 MHz, 157.725 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2018, Expiration Date: 12/19/2028, Certifier: Victor Schwarz, Registrant: Flanigan Communications LLC, 109 E Woodsfield St, Norton, KS 67654, Phone: (785) 871-0010, Fax: (785) 248-8838, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3742D, N3742D, N-3742D, Serial Number: 34442, Year manufactured: 1957
    Registrant (Individual): Roy H Schiltz, , Menlo, KS 67746
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/22/2017
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7525C, N7525C, N-7525C, Serial Number: 3579, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 03/30/2004, Certificate Issue Date: 04/27/2007
    Registrant (Corporation): R & L Farms Inc, Hc 1 Box 45, Menlo, KS 67753
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/10/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Menlo, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Menlo, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Menlo compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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