Portis, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 89 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.6%
 
Males: 46  (52.6%)
Females: 43  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

36.0 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67474

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,528 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Portis:

$60,528
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,632 (it was $23,653 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $35,688 (it was $16,300 in 2000)
Portis:

$35,688
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $44,424; detached houses: $44,456
March 2022 cost of living index in Portis: 75.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.5%

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  • Races in Portis, KS (2022)
    • 11096.5%White alone
    • 21.8%Other race alone



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Portis, Kansas as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Portis is 97 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (68.7%), American (12.5%), French Canadian (12.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1542 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 328 people per square mile   (very low).

Portis, Kansas map

4 residents are foreign born (3.3% Asia).

This city:

3.3%
Kansas:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $677 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $523 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (137.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (479.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Osborne, KS (2.9 miles ),
Downs, KS (3.0 miles ),
Gaylord, KS (3.2 miles),
Cawker City, KS (3.8 miles ),
Cedar, KS (3.8 miles),
Alton, KS (3.9 miles),
Smith Center, KS (4.0 miles ),
Lebanon, KS (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 39.56 N, Longitude: 98.69 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 785

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

Portis satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Kansas:

2.0%
Most common industries in Portis, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.9%)
  • Truck transportation (8.9%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.1%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.2%)
  • Truck transportation (15.2%)
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (12.1%)
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Food (6.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (34.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (17.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (13.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
  • Educational services (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Portis, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (30.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (17.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.3%)

Average climate in Portis, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Portis-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Portis city center .

On 5/7/1993, a category F4 tornado 23.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Portis-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 564% 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 237.3 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 46.0 miles away from Portis center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 298.1 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 168.8 miles away from Portis center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 212.6 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 113.2 miles away from Portis center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Osborne 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: 3, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Portis topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Portis:

  • PARKVIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; OSBORNE, KS)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - DOWNS (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DOWNS, KS)
  • OSBORNE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; OSBORNE, KS)
  • SMITH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LTCU (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SMITH CENTER, KS)
  • COMMUNITY CARE OF AMERICA (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SMITH CENTER, KS)
  • DESERET HEALTH AND REHAB AT SMITH CENTER LLC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SMITH CENTER, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Portis:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 60 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 81 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 82 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 94 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 112 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Kansas State University (about 116 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 137 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Portis: Midway Co - Operative Association Grain Elevator Number 11 (A), Osborne Rural Fire Department Station 2 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Portis: Grace Brethren Church of Portis (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Osborne 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:

2.1 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.0%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Portis:

Marital status in Portis, KS
  • Never married: 3.7%
  • Now married: 74.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 16.4%

For population 25 years and over in Portis:

  • High school or higher: 93.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Portis, KS (based on Osborne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,0249
Evangelical Protestant8849
Catholic3682
None1,582-
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:

7.77 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

2.59 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

12.94 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

12.94 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Osborne County:

10.7%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.7%
Kansas:

27.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Portis:

55.0%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

57.4%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

32.3
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

32.8%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Portis:

28.8%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Portis:

6.9
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Portis:

57.4%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

50.2%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

70.9%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Portis, 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
Water Supply 0$0 1$600
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$620
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,220

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $24,000 ($269.66)
    Water Utilities: $17,000 ($191.01)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $8,000 ($89.89)

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

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($11.24)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $16,000 ($179.78)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($22.47)
    Other: $2,000 ($22.47)
  • Tax - Property: $21,000 ($235.96)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($44.94)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($11.24)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $158,000 ($1775.28)

Strongest AM radio stations in Portis:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC 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.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Portis:

  • KDNS (94.1 FM; DOWNS, KS; Owner: HOEFLICKER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFIX (96.9 FM; PLAINVILLE, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZDY (96.3 FM; CAWKER CITY, KS; Owner: WACONDA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Portis:

  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 174ft / 53.2mTotal length
  • $300,000Total costs
  • 8,130Total average daily traffic
  • 1,384Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,098Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Portis, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 71950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Portis, KS

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB8ZPK, Licensee ID: L00987767, Grant Date: 03/08/2005, Expiration Date: 05/18/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/19/2017, Certifier: Stephanie M Todd, Registrant: Stephanie M Todd, Portis, KS 67474

  • Call Sign: KD6GLI, Licensee ID: L00623639, Grant Date: 01/16/2003, Expiration Date: 02/25/2012, Cancellation Date: 02/26/2014, Certifier: Jerry B Greenway, Registrant: Jerry B Greenway, 213 South Highway 281, Portis, KS 67474

  • Call Sign: N0KOW, Grant Date: 02/01/1999, Expiration Date: 02/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 02/02/2011, Registrant: Diana S Wolters, Portis, KS 67474

  • Call Sign: N0LGG, Previous Call Sign: KB0FGQ, Licensee ID: L00311592, Grant Date: 01/03/2011, Expiration Date: 04/02/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2023, Certifier: Darrel L Wolters, Registrant: Darrel L Wolters, Rr 1, Portis, KS 67474


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Portis, KS
  • 74.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.6%Wood
  • 9.3%Other fuel
  • 4.7%Electricity


Portis compared to Kansas 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 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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