Woodston, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 91 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.6%
Males: 47  (52.0%)
Females: 44  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

43.4 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67675

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,838 (it was $20,357 in 2000)
Woodston:

$47,838
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,832 (it was $10,592 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $40,927 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Woodston:

$40,927
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $72,216; detached houses: $72,470
March 2022 cost of living index in Woodston: 75.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.0%

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    • 9492.2%White alone
    • 76.9%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (64.5%), American (16.1%), Irish (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1712 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 384 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Woodston city:

2.0% ($199)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (154.9 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (478.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Alton, KS (2.9 miles),
Stockton, KS (3.0 miles ),
Kirwin, KS (3.9 miles ),
Cedar, KS (4.0 miles),
Natoma, KS (4.3 miles ),
Gaylord, KS (4.3 miles),
Plainville, KS (4.3 miles ),
Glade, KS (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 39.45 N, Longitude: 99.10 W

Area code: 785

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

Woodston satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Woodston, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Woodston-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.2 miles away from the Woodston city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 tornado 19.3 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Woodston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 572% 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 240.6 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 24.0 miles away from Woodston center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 300.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 206.1 miles away from Woodston center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 171.0 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 116.1 miles away from Woodston center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

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

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Snowstorms: 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 Woodston:

  • SOLOMON VALLEY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; STOCKTON, KS)
  • ROOKS COUNTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; STOCKTON, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Woodston:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 43 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 76 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 87 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 107 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 116 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Kansas State University (about 136 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Newman University (about 155 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Woodston: Farmers Union Mercantile and Shipping Association Grain Elevator Number 2 (A), Woodston Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Woodston: Woodston United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rooks 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:

2.6 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.7%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

15.1%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Woodston:

Marital status in Woodston, KS
  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 71.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.1%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

For population 25 years and over in Woodston:

  • High school or higher: 69.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 48.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Woodston, KS (based on Rooks County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,3759
Catholic1,2193
Mainline Protestant9686
Other1-
None1,618-
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
Rooks County:

5.82 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Rooks County:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.4%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.6%
Kansas:

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

5.8%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Woodston:

49.4%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

40.0%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.9
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

15.4%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

6.7%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Woodston:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Woodston:

35.1%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

44.9%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.7%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Woodston, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$75
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$221
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,000
Other and Unallocable 0$0 4$2,875
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$500
Totals for Government 0$0 8$4,671

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $66,000 ($725.27)
    Water Utilities: $43,000 ($472.53)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($43.96)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($32.97)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($131.87)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $16,000 ($175.82)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $5,000 ($54.95)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $10,000 ($109.89)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $73,000 ($802.20)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($21.98)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($241.76)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($87.91)

Woodston government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $367,000 ($4032.97)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $362,000 ($3978.02)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($54.95)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $362,000 ($3978.02)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $59,000 ($648.35)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,000 ($65.93)

Strongest AM radio stations in Woodston:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KKAN (1490 AM; 1 kW; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Woodston:

  • KFIX (96.9 FM; PLAINVILLE, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQMA (92.5 FM; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • KKQY (101.9 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KJLS (103.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Woodston:

  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)

Woodston fatal accident list:

Dec 9, 1984 06:40 PM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 148ft / 45.3mTotal length
  • $800,000Total costs
  • 5,270Total average daily traffic
  • 726Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,823Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Woodston, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 51950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Woodston, KS

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 6 Mi Ne (Lat: 39.536111 Lon: -99.069806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 12.8 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: KNEY946,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.680 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2003, Expiration Date: 03/01/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2013, Registrant: Rural Telephone Service Co Inc Nex-Tech, 233 East 8th Street, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (785) 625-2119, Fax: (785) 628-2272, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: K2QEH, Licensee ID: L00347720, Grant Date: 03/26/1996, Expiration Date: 03/26/2006, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2008, Certifier: Richard Jakoplic, Registrant: Richard Jakoplic, Woodston, KS 67675

  • Call Sign: N0RAR, Licensee ID: L00580562, Grant Date: 02/15/2023, Expiration Date: 03/09/2033, Certifier: Martin L Kollman Sr, Registrant: Martin L Kollman Sr, 2650 P Rd, Woodston, KS 67675

  • Call Sign: KC0GZL, Licensee ID: L00187351, Grant Date: 12/24/1999, Expiration Date: 12/24/2009, Cancellation Date: 12/28/2011, Certifier: Gabriel A Dix, Registrant: Gabriel A Dix, 445 28 Road, Woodston, KS 67675

  • Call Sign: W0TSC, Previous Call Sign: N0CBH, Licensee ID: L01175711, Grant Date: 11/06/2013, Expiration Date: 11/06/2023, Certifier: Jack M Imel, Registrant: Jack M Imel, 212 Main St, Woodston, KS 67675


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Woodston, KS
  • 52.4%Wood
  • 31.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.9%Electricity
  • 4.8%No fuel used


Woodston 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.
  • 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 significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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