Wallace, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 44 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -34.3%
 
Males: 19  (44.0%)
Females: 25  (56.0%)
Median resident age:

56.0 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67761

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,529 (it was $13,125 in 2000)
Wallace:

$39,529
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,497 (it was $16,005 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $63,628 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Wallace:

$63,628
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $72,609; detached houses: $72,864
March 2022 cost of living index in Wallace: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 36.0%

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  • Races in Wallace, KS (2022)
    • 4284.0%White alone
    • 714.0%Hispanic



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Wallace, Kansas as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wallace is 63 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (48.5%), Swedish (24.2%), American (6.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3311 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 109 people per square mile   (very low).

Wallace, Kansas map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

2.0%
Kansas:

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

1.1% ($199)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (169.7 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (172.3 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (501.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Sharon Springs, KS (2.9 miles ),
Weskan, KS (4.5 miles),
Winona, KS (4.6 miles ),
Russell Springs, KS (4.7 miles),
Goodland, KS (5.5 miles ),
Tribune, KS (5.6 miles ),
Horace, KS (5.7 miles),
Leoti, KS (5.7 miles )

Latitude: 38.91 N, Longitude: 101.59 W

Area code: 785

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

Wallace satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Wallace, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Wallace-area historical tornado activity is below Kansas state average. It is 7% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/19/1982, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.8 miles away from the Wallace city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/20/1958, a category F3 tornado 17.8 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wallace-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 587% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 609.0 miles away from Wallace center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 307.8 miles away from Wallace center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 212.4 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 118.2 miles away from Wallace center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 230.2 miles away from Wallace center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 221.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wallace County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Wallace:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY-PRAIRIE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SHARON SPRINGS, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wallace:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 122 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 159 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 167 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,993)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 171 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 173 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 173 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)
  • Colorado College (about 175 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)

Points of interest:

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

Tourist attractions: FT Wallace Memorial Associates (Museums; 408 Plains), Rodeo Headquarters (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 408 Plains).

Wallace 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:

2.4 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.7%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.2%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Wallace:

Marital status in Wallace, KS
  • Never married: 34.6%
  • Now married: 33.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.0%
  • Divorced: 29.5%

For population 25 years and over in Wallace:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.4
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wallace, KS (based on Wallace County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4925
Evangelical Protestant2742
Catholic2322
None487-
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
Wallace County:

6.95 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Wallace County:

6.95 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

6.95 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

10.3%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.2%
Kansas:

27.9%
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
Water Supply 0$0 1$408
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$306
Totals for Government 0$0 2$713

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $20,000 ($454.55)
    General - Other: $14,000 ($318.18)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($45.45)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($22.73)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($22.73)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($204.55)

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

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($22.73)
    Other: $1,000 ($22.73)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $5,000 ($113.64)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($45.45)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $23,000 ($522.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($22.73)
  • Tax - Property: $20,000 ($454.55)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($68.18)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $113,000 ($2568.18)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wallace:

  • 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.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLOE (730 AM; 1 kW; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KLMR (920 AM; 5 kW; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wallace:

  • KKCI (102.5 FM; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWGB (97.9 FM; COLBY, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS INC)

TV broadcast stations around Wallace:

  • KLBY (Channel 4; COLBY, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KBSL-TV (Channel 10; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)

Wallace fatal accident list:

Feb 1, 2020 04:05 AM, Us-40, Lat: 38.909583, Lon: -101.584978, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Jul 8, 2015 02:00 PM, Us-40, Sr-27, Lat: 38.907064, Lon: -101.599383, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 20.7mTotal length
  • 4,353Total average daily traffic
  • 1,078Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,484Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Wallace)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Aei #854, Sharon Springs East, Mp 423.2, Sharon Springs Sub (Lat: 38.903167 Lon: -101.628528), Type: Mast, Structure height: 2 m, Call Sign: WPMD529,
    Assigned Frequencies: 902.250 MHz, 902.250 MHz, 903.750 MHz, 903.750 MHz, 910.000 MHz, 910.000 MHz, 911.500 MHz, 913.000 MHz, 913.000 MHz, 915.000 MHz... (+9 more), Grant Date: 05/18/2023, Expiration Date: 06/10/2033, Certifier: L J Kopiasz, Registrant: Concentrix, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 262-4785, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Cr & 2 1/2 Mi W 1 Mi N (Lat: 38.932500 Lon: -101.637389), Call Sign: WSF484, Licensee ID: L00033781,
    Assigned Frequencies: 43.5200 MHz, Grant Date: 08/30/1999, Expiration Date: 11/06/2004, Cancellation Date: 01/08/2005, Registrant: Kenneth H Bieker, Hcr2 Box 21, Wallace, KS 67761, Phone: (913) 891-3787

  • .5 Mi S (Lat: 38.907222 Lon: -101.592667), Call Sign: WZS327, Licensee ID: L00068487,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.725 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/2004, Expiration Date: 05/31/2014, Cancellation Date: 08/02/2014, Registrant: Bryan F Pearce, Box 86, Wallace, KS 67761, Phone: (785) 891-3587, Fax: (785) 891-3511, Email:

  • 1km N Of Wallace Ks (Lat: 38.923333 Lon: -101.593500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 127 m, Call Sign: WPQY810,
    Assigned Frequencies: 852.937 MHz, 853.650 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2005, Expiration Date: 12/05/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/12/2012, Certifier: Edwin D Geer, Registrant: Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A., 12505 Park Potomac Avenue, 6th Floor, Potomac, MD 20854, Phone: (301) 230-5200

  • WALLACE, .5 Mi E Of Wallace (Lat: 38.912444 Lon: -101.584333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WPUN536,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.740 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2022, Expiration Date: 04/02/2032, Certifier: Larry Kopiasz, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St So 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:

  • Lat: 38.721611 Lon: -101.483528, Call Sign: WQXS617,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.885 MHz, 153.170 MHz, Grant Date: 05/26/2016, Expiration Date: 05/26/2026, Certifier: Benjamin W Brown, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 38.700556 Lon: -101.472778, Call Sign: WRAQ521,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.825 MHz, 159.930 MHz, Grant Date: 01/30/2018, Expiration Date: 01/30/2028, Certifier: Nathan B Brown, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • WALLACE KS MAS, East Of Wallace Twsp. Up. Mp. 420.75 (Lat: 38.912500 Lon: -101.584000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: WPUV395,
    Assigned Frequencies: 932.256 MHz, 941.256 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2022, Expiration Date: 05/09/2032, Certifier: Brad G Zielie, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 S 15th St Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Email:

  • Comp 4, 7 1/2 Miles E Ne Of (Lat: 38.952583 Lon: -101.474750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 79.3 m, Overall height: 81.3 m, Call Sign: WQBL385,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6635.62 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2014, Expiration Date: 10/28/2024, Certifier: William G Carter, Registrant: Kinder Morgan Inc., 1001 Lousiana Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: (866) 775-5785, Email:

  • WALLACE, 1 Km North Of Wallace, Ks (Lat: 38.923333 Lon: -101.593500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WQLA714,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6865.00 MHz, 6801.25 MHz, Grant Date: 08/29/2019, Expiration Date: 11/13/2029, Certifier: Edwin D Geer, Registrant: Kansas Department Of Transportation, 700 Sw Harrison, Esob 8th Floor, Topeka, KS 66603-3745, Phone: (785) 296-5948, Fax: (785) 296-0999, Email:

  • WALLACE SUB, Plains And Wa S-32 Rd (Lat: 38.917278 Lon: -101.480806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WRAT213,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2018, Expiration Date: 02/21/2028, Certifier: Patrick Parke, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: WA0VJR, Licensee ID: L00243078, Grant Date: 08/21/2017, Expiration Date: 11/18/2027, Certifier: Ronald L Bussen, Registrant: Ronald L Bussen, 221 Clark, Wallace, KS 67761

  • Call Sign: KE0LBI, Licensee ID: L02064668, Grant Date: 11/18/2016, Expiration Date: 11/18/2026, Cancellation Date: 11/19/2019, Certifier: Nathan B Brown, Registrant: Nathan B Brown, 112 Adobe, Wallace, KS 67761

  • Call Sign: NC0E, Previous Call Sign: KE0LBI, Licensee ID: L02064668, Grant Date: 11/19/2019, Expiration Date: 11/19/2029, Certifier: Nathan B Brown, Registrant: Nathan B Brown, 112 Adobe, Wallace, KS 67761


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 58949, N58949, N-58949, Serial Number: 18262420, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 09/24/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 07/08/1996
    Registrant (Corporation): Sweat Ranch Inc, 5002 Road 29, Wallace, KS 67761
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6930F, N6930F, N-6930F, Serial Number: 15063530, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 04/02/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 08/05/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Dale D Wright, 525 Rd 28, Wallace, KS 67761
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9162P, N9162P, N-9162P, Serial Number: 24-4650, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 01/11/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 11/09/2009
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Nathan B Brown, 112 Adobe, Wallace, KS 67761, Other Owners: Sara D Brown
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN G-164A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 98 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7964, N7964, N-7964, Serial Number: 841, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 08/27/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 09/10/1979
    Registrant (Individual): James L Bussen, Po Box 37, Wallace, KS 67761

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wallace, KS
  • 57.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 42.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wallace, KS
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Wallace compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black 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.
  • 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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