Savonburg, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 76 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.5%
Males: 45  (59.6%)
Females: 31  (40.4%)
Median resident age:

43.6 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66772

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,117 (it was $8,750 in 2000)
Savonburg:

$53,117
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,601 (it was $11,085 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $40,927 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Savonburg:

$40,927
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $53,294; detached houses: $41,081; mobile homes: $70,695
March 2022 cost of living index in Savonburg: 73.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.7%
(5.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Savonburg, KS (2022)
    • 9995.2%White alone
    • 21.9%Two or more races
    • 11.0%Hispanic



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Savonburg, Kansas as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Savonburg is 94 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (43.5%), German (17.4%), Swedish (4.3%), English (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 950 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 386 people per square mile   (very low).

Savonburg, Kansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Savonburg city:

1.3% ($199)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Olathe, KS (80.5 miles , pop. 92,962).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (97.2 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (354.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Elsmore, KS (1.8 miles),
Stark, KS (2.0 miles),
Walnut, KS (3.3 miles ),
Bronson, KS (3.3 miles ),
Hepler, KS (3.4 miles),
Uniontown, KS (3.4 miles ),
Moran, KS (3.4 miles ),
Erie, KS (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 37.75 N, Longitude: 95.14 W

Area code: 620

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

Savonburg satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Savonburg, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Savonburg, Kansas average temperatures Savonburg, Kansas average precipitation Savonburg, Kansas humidity Savonburg, Kansas wind speed Savonburg, Kansas snowfall Savonburg, Kansas sunshine Savonburg, Kansas clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 71.1. This is about average.

City:

71.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.16. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.16
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.259. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.259
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 28.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.95. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.95
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Savonburg-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.8 miles away from the Savonburg city center killed 4 people and injured 30 people and caused $20 million in damages.

On 2/28/2007, a category F4 tornado 26.5 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Savonburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 660% 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 134.5 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 177.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 152.3 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 139.9 miles away from Savonburg center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 215.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 176.6 miles away from Savonburg center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allen County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Savonburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Savonburg:

  • ARKHAVEN AT ERIE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ERIE, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Savonburg:

  • Allen County Community College (about 20 miles; Iola, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,089)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 35 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 59 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 63 miles; Miami, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Baker University (about 72 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Emporia State University (about 73 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,687)
  • Crowder College (about 78 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)

Library in Savonburg:

  • SAVONBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $9,862; Location: 101 S. WALNUT ST; 6,557 books; 79 audio materials; 640 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 14 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Savonburg: Savonburg Public Library (A), Savonburg City Hall (B), Allen County Rural Fire District 3 Savonburg Station (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Savonburg: Savonburg Bible Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Allen County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.9%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.9%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Savonburg:

Marital status in Savonburg, KS
  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 39.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.1%
  • Divorced: 23.1%

For population 25 years and over in Savonburg:

  • High school or higher: 93.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 14.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 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 Savonburg, KS (based on Allen County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,25415
Evangelical Protestant2,92626
Catholic1,4402
Other6043
Black Protestant1831
None4,964-
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
Allen County:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Allen County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

8.93 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

9.3%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.3%
Kansas:

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

14.5%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Savonburg:

62.9%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Savonburg:

65.0%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Savonburg:

27.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

12.7%
Kansas:

21.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Savonburg:

32.4%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Savonburg:

68.0%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Savonburg:

80.5%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Savonburg, 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
Local Libraries 0$0 3$3,949
Sewerage 0$0 1$886
Electric Power 0$0 1$50
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$780
Financial Administration 0$0 1$103
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$131
Totals for Government 0$0 15$5,898

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

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $43,000 ($565.79)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($92.11)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($78.95)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($65.79)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($65.79)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($39.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($26.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($118.42)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $4,000 ($52.63)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($26.32)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($13.16)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($26.32)
    Special Assessments: $2,000 ($26.32)
    Rents: $1,000 ($13.16)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $56,000 ($736.84)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($39.47)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($65.79)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($52.63)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $108,000 ($1421.05)

Strongest AM radio stations in Savonburg:

  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKOY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOCR (1310 AM; 5 kW; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KALN (1370 AM; 0 kW; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Savonburg:

  • KBJQ (88.3 FM; BRONSON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KIKS-FM (101.5 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRPS (89.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KKOW-FM (96.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • KVCY (104.7 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KOMB (103.9 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: FORT SCOTT BROADCCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KINZ (95.3 FM; HUMBOLDT, KS; Owner: SUTCLIFFE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KBZI (100.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS INC)
  • KSEK-FM (99.1 FM; GIRARD, KS; Owner: INNOVATIVE BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Savonburg:

  • KOAM-TV (Channel 7; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: SAGA QUAD STATES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.6mTotal length
  • $881,000Total costs
  • 1,909Total average daily traffic
  • 261Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,172Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KB0JHB, Licensee ID: L00245106, Grant Date: 10/05/2017, Expiration Date: 12/17/2027, Registrant: Carol L Cation, 3100 Arizona Rd, Savonburg, KS 66772

  • Call Sign: N0OEG, Licensee ID: L00190378, Grant Date: 03/20/2021, Expiration Date: 06/11/2031, Registrant: Joseph W Long Jr, 183 3250th St, Savonburg, KS 66772-4060

  • Call Sign: WB0SHN, Licensee ID: L00245105, Grant Date: 10/05/2017, Expiration Date: 12/23/2027, Registrant: Dan R Cation, 3100 Arizona Rd, Savonburg, KS 66772

  • Call Sign: KF0HLX, Licensee ID: L02498140, Grant Date: 12/15/2021, Expiration Date: 12/15/2031, Certifier: Kevin R Burkholder, Registrant: Kevin R Burkholder, 203 E Harrison St, Savonburg, KS 66772

  • Call Sign: KF0ISN, Licensee ID: L02546538, Grant Date: 04/11/2022, Expiration Date: 04/11/2032, Certifier: Jonathan S Hale, Registrant: Jonathan S Hale, 151 4800th St, Savonburg, KS 66772

  • Call Sign: KF0JPJ, Licensee ID: L02566428, Grant Date: 06/14/2022, Expiration Date: 06/14/2032, Certifier: Kathy L Hale, Registrant: Kathy L Hale, 151 4800th St, Savonburg, KS 66772

  • Call Sign: KF0JPK, Licensee ID: L02566430, Grant Date: 06/14/2022, Expiration Date: 06/14/2032, Certifier: Lon Hale, Registrant: Lon Hale, 151 4800th St, Savonburg, KS 66772


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Savonburg, KS
  • 78.8%Utility gas
  • 9.1%Electricity
  • 6.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Savonburg, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Savonburg compared to Kansas 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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