Narka, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 80 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.0%
 
Males: 46  (58.1%)
Females: 34  (41.9%)
Median resident age:

35.9 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66960

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,470 (it was $16,250 in 2000)
Narka:

$44,470
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,262 (it was $11,693 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $19,427 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Narka:

$19,427
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $17,307; detached houses: $17,368
March 2022 cost of living index in Narka: 75.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.3%
(22.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Narka, KS (2022)
    • 8396.5%White alone
    • 11.2%Two or more races
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Ancestries: English (82.5%), Czech (7.5%), Czechoslovakian (7.5%), Irish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1585 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 448 people per square mile   (low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $549 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $526 (2.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (70.9 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (496.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Mahaska, KS (2.1 miles),
Hubbell, NE (2.2 miles),
Munden, KS (2.6 miles),
Reynolds, NE (2.9 miles),
Haddam, KS (3.1 miles),
Chester, NE (3.3 miles ),
Cuba, KS (3.3 miles ),
Gilead, NE (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 39.96 N, Longitude: 97.43 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Narka, KS in 2022

Narka satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Narka, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Narka-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 106% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.8 miles away from the Narka city center .

On 5/20/1957, a category F4 tornado 13.3 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Narka-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 509% 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 246.0 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 308.4 miles away from Narka 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 118.3 miles away from Narka center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 186.3 miles away from Narka center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 249.9 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 137.1 miles away from Narka center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Republic County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Narka:

  • REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; BELLEVILLE, KS)
  • RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BELLEVILLE, KS)
  • BELLEVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BELLEVILLE, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Narka:

  • Kansas State University (about 70 miles; Manhattan, KS; Full-time enrollment: 20,703)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 71 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 73 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 74 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Central Community College (about 82 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 102 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Washburn University (about 113 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Republic County District 3 Narka Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Narka: First Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Republic 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:

2.2 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.5%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.8%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Narka:

Marital status in Narka, KS
  • Never married: 38.5%
  • Now married: 34.1%
  • Separated: 12.0%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

For population 25 years and over in Narka:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 11.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Narka, KS (based on Republic County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,07713
Evangelical Protestant6637
Catholic4373
Other-1
None1,803-
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
Republic County:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

6.12 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

6.12 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

10.8%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Republic County:

28.7%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.8%
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 Government Administration 0$0 1$195
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$727
Financial Administration 0$0 1$195
Water Supply 0$0 1$97
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$5
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$65
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,284

Strongest AM radio stations in Narka:

  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGMT (1310 AM; 0 kW; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Narka:

  • KUTT (99.5 FM; FAIRBURY, NE; Owner: SIEBERT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KREP (92.1 FM; BELLEVILLE, KS; Owner: FIRST REPUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCKS (94.9 FM; CONCORDIA, KS; Owner: KNCK, INC.)
  • K202CJ (88.3 FM; DESHLER, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Narka:

  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.0mTotal length
  • $880,000Total costs
  • 360Total average daily traffic
  • 439Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 39.924583 Lon: -97.436972, Call Sign: WRYH796,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.587 MHz, 452.037 MHz, 452.062 MHz, 456.587 MHz, 457.062 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2023, Expiration Date: 08/11/2033, Certifier: Tim Lewis, Registrant: Florida Power & Light Co, 6445 Nw 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33166, Phone: (305) 552-4041, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W0AGK, Licensee ID: L00890023, Grant Date: 07/09/2004, Expiration Date: 09/30/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/01/2016, Certifier: William R Graham, Registrant: William R Graham, 2375 300 Road, Narka, KS 66960-8034


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Narka, KS
  • 92.3%Utility gas
  • 3.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Narka, KS
  • 91.7%Utility gas
  • 8.3%Electricity


Narka compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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 below state average.
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