Alexander, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 49 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -34.7%
 
Males: 31  (64.3%)
Females: 18  (35.7%)
Median resident age:

53.0 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67513

Estimated median household income in 2022: $27,176 (it was $12,083 in 2000)
Alexander:

$27,176
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,968 (it was $11,803 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $47,912 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Alexander:

$47,912
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $43,160; detached houses: $43,312
March 2022 cost of living index in Alexander: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.4%
(19.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Alexander, KS (2022)
    • 4095.2%White alone
    • 12.4%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (35.0%), Irish (25.0%), European (20.0%), American (15.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2065 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 200 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.7% ($200)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (132.2 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (421.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Bazine, KS (2.8 miles ),
McCracken, KS (2.8 miles ),
Rush Center, KS (3.6 miles),
La Crosse, KS (3.7 miles ),
Brownell, KS (4.0 miles),
Liebenthal, KS (4.2 miles),
Burdett, KS (4.4 miles ),
Ness City, KS (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 38.47 N, Longitude: 99.55 W

Area code: 785

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

Alexander satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Alexander, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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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 75.9. This is about average.

City:

75.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.81. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.81
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.567. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.567
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 27.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Alexander-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1972, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the Alexander city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1972, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.9 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alexander-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 671% 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 201.8 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 254.9 miles away from Alexander center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 144.5 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 52.1 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 134.1 miles away from Alexander center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rush County (16) 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: 5, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alexander topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Alexander:

  • RUSH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LTCU (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; LA CROSSE, KS)
  • LOCUST GROVE VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LA CROSSE, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexander:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 31 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 45 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 93 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Newman University (about 131 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 131 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 132 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Wichita State University (about 134 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Alexander: Mid - State Farmers Co - Operative Grain Elevator Number 2 (A), Rush County Fire District 1 Alexander (B), Golden Keys Senior Center (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Rush County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alexander and their reported violations in the past:

ALEXANDER, CITY OF (Population served: 63, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-03-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-03-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-21-2011), St Compliance Meeting conducted (OCT-21-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-31-2011), St Tech Assistance Visit (2 times from FEB-21-2012 to MAR-01-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-25-2010), St Public Notif requested (JUN-25-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2010), St Intentional no-action (MAR-31-2011), St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2011), St Tech Assistance Visit (2 times from FEB-21-2012 to MAR-01-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In APR-2014, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-30-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-30-2014), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2014)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In MAY-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUN-03-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-27-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-27-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-08-2010), St Public Notif received (MAY-06-2010)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.5%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Alexander:

Marital status in Alexander, KS
  • Never married: 5.9%
  • Now married: 26.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 21.7%
  • Divorced: 46.1%

For population 25 years and over in Alexander:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alexander, KS (based on Rush County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,1783
Mainline Protestant1,1119
Evangelical Protestant2403
None778-
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 convenience stores (with gas): 2
Rush County:

6.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.2%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Rush County:

28.2%
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 2$1,100
Financial Administration 0$0 1$458
Sewerage 0$0 1$367
Totals for Government 0$0 4$1,925

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $9,000 ($183.67)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($163.27)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($81.63)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($81.63)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($61.22)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($122.45)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($102.04)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($81.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $14,000 ($285.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($40.82)
  • Tax - Property: $10,000 ($204.08)
    Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($142.86)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $85,000 ($1734.69)

Strongest AM radio stations in Alexander:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGNO (1370 AM; 5 kW; DODGE CITY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAYS (1400 AM; 1 kW; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alexander:

  • KBGL (106.9 FM; LARNED, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJLS (103.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KKQY (101.9 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Alexander:

  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KBSH-TV (Channel 7; HAYS, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)

Alexander fatal accident list:

Oct 5, 1990 07:00 PM, Cord, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 148ft / 45.2mTotal length
  • 8,212Total average daily traffic
  • 1,850Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,034Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Alexander, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Alexander, KS

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 3 Mi N (Lat: 38.467806 Lon: -99.550667), Call Sign: KYL943, Licensee ID: L00036721,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.945 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2005, Expiration Date: 02/28/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/02/2015, Registrant: Loren Wright, Rr 1, Alexander, KS 67513, Phone: (913) 343-2211

  • Lat: 38.435639 Lon: -99.516889, Call Sign: WQWQ227,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.125 MHz, Grant Date: 10/23/2015, Expiration Date: 10/23/2025, Certifier: Paul Moran, Registrant: Mobile Radio Service, Inc., 156 S Highway 281, Great Bend, KS 67530, Phone: (620) 793-5443, Fax: (620) 793-6507, Email:

  • Lat: 38.426778 Lon: -99.532278, Call Sign: WQYI772,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.512 MHz, 452.162 MHz, 452.412 MHz, 456.512 MHz, 457.162 MHz, Grant Date: 10/12/2016, Expiration Date: 10/12/2026, Certifier: Brad Tweeten, Registrant: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc., 4400 Alafaya Trail, Q2, Orlando, FL 32826, Phone: (407) 670-8643, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: MEAD WILLIAM D RV-9A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 153RV, N153RV, N-153RV, Serial Number: 90153, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 04/24/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 06/09/2011
    Registrant (Co-Owned): James Webs, 205 School St Box 133, Alexander, KS 67513, Other Owners: Howard Boese
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3193J, N3193J, N-3193J, Serial Number: 15065893, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 12/22/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 03/20/2009
    Registrant (Co-Owned): James H Webs, Po Box 133, Alexander, KS 67513, Other Owners: Gene A Knieling

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alexander, KS
  • 91.3%Utility gas
  • 8.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alexander, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Alexander compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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