Damar, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 111 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -28.4%
 
Males: 52  (47.2%)
Females: 59  (52.8%)
Median resident age:

43.4 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67632

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,999 (it was $27,917 in 2000)
Damar:

$48,999
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,968 (it was $11,796 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $53,478 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Damar:

$53,478
KS:

$206,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $658.

March 2022 cost of living index in Damar: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.2%

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  • Races in Damar, KS (2022)
    • 15990.3%White alone
    • 148.0%Hispanic



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Damar, Kansas as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Damar is 164 to 1.


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Ancestries: French (22.8%), French Canadian (19.6%), Polish (16.3%), American (14.1%), German (4.3%), Dutch (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2106 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 582 people per square mile   (low).

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

1.6% ($381)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (165.9 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (477.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Palco, KS (2.2 miles ),
Bogue, KS (2.5 miles),
Zurich, KS (3.2 miles),
Hill City, KS (3.8 miles ),
Plainville, KS (4.0 miles ),
Stockton, KS (4.3 miles ),
Logan, KS (4.9 miles ),
Edmond, KS (5.0 miles)

Latitude: 39.32 N, Longitude: 99.58 W

Area code: 785

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

Damar satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +44 (+39.6%).
Most common industries in Damar, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.8%)
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Wood products (9.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (9.3%)
  • Social assistance (7.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.6%)
  • Construction (22.2%)
  • Wood products (18.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.4%)
  • Truck transportation (7.4%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • U. S. Postal service (18.5%)
  • Health care (18.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (18.5%)
  • Social assistance (14.8%)
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
Most common occupations in Damar, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)
  • Child care workers (7.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (29.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (11.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Electricians (7.4%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (7.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (22.2%)
  • Child care workers (14.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (11.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)

Average climate in Damar, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Damar-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.1 miles away from the Damar city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1951, a category F4 tornado 25.5 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Damar-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 579% 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 247.1 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 11.1 miles away from Damar center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 304.3 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 201.4 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 177.3 miles away from Damar center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 124.8 miles away from the city 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).
Damar topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Damar:

  • DAWSON PLACE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HILL CITY, KS)
  • GRAHAM COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; HILL CITY, KS)
  • PLAINVILLE RURAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 16 miles away; PLAINVILLE, KS)
  • ROOKS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Hospital, about 16 miles away; PLAINVILLE, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Damar:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 34 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 79 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 99 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 125 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Central Community College (about 127 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Kansas State University (about 162 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Newman University (about 165 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)

Public elementary/middle school in Damar:

  • DAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 402 3RD STREET, Grades: PK-5)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Damar: Saint Joseph's Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: US Government Offices - Nicodemus- US Department of Interior-Nat'L Park Service- Nicodemus N (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Historic Site).

Rooks 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 Damar and their reported violations in the past:

DAMAR, CITY OF (Population served: 133, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-12-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-12-2012), St Compliance achieved (FEB-29-2012), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUN-14-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-21-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-21-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-16-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-12-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-20-2012), St Public Notif requested (APR-20-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-22-2011), St Public Notif requested (JUL-22-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-23-2010), St Public Notif requested (OCT-23-2010)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-09-2010), St Public Notif requested (JAN-09-2010)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 5 minor monitoring violations
  • One other older monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.6%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.6%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Damar:

Marital status in Damar, KS
  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Damar:

  • High school or higher: 96.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 11.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Damar, 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
Here:

5.82 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

9.4%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Rooks County:

27.6%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

5.8%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Damar:

52.5%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Damar:

48.3%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.7
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.8%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Damar:

22.2%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Damar:

6.8
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

42.3%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

53.6%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.4%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Damar, 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$1,499
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$271
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$1,589
Totals for Government 0$0 11$3,360

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $30,000 ($270.27)
    Central Staff Services: $28,000 ($252.25)
    Regular Highways: $22,000 ($198.20)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($180.18)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($18.02)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($54.05)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $11,000 ($99.10)
    Water Utilities: $11,000 ($99.10)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $10,000 ($90.09)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($108.11)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $34,000 ($306.31)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($54.05)
    Rents: $2,000 ($18.02)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($306.31)
  • Tax - Property: $59,000 ($531.53)
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($54.05)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $449,000 ($4045.05)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $416,000 ($3747.75)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $33,000 ($297.30)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $47,000 ($423.42)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,000 ($27.03)

Strongest AM radio stations in Damar:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ 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.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KAYS (1400 AM; 1 kW; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Damar:

  • KFIX (96.9 FM; PLAINVILLE, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZNA (90.5 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY, INC)
  • KKQY (101.9 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KJLS (103.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KQMA (92.5 FM; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • KHAZ (99.5 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Damar:

  • KBSH-TV (Channel 7; HAYS, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 19.7mTotal length
  • $450,000Total costs
  • 925Total average daily traffic
  • 206Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,044Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 5 Mi N Of (Lat: 39.393056 Lon: -99.580944), Call Sign: KNEV599, Licensee ID: L00666590,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.900 MHz, Grant Date: 04/22/2003, Expiration Date: 04/28/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/29/2013, Registrant: Jerome Benoit, Hc 1 Box 14, Damar, KS 67632


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BRISTOW LEONARD B PC 2000 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582ULDCDI-99 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 275A, N275A, N-275A, Serial Number: APOW319, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 12/04/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 08/24/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Leonard B Bristow, 1735 2 Rd # #, Damar, KS 67632
  • Aircraft: BRISTOW LEONARD B 503 DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503ULDCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 283A, N283A, N-283A, Serial Number: 04146, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 12/04/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 08/24/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Leonard B Bristow, 1735 2 Rd # #, Damar, KS 67632
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-135 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8717C, N8717C, N-8717C, Serial Number: 22-1355, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 05/15/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 03/09/2015
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Leonard B Bristow, 1735 #2 Rd, Damar, KS 67632, Other Owners: Clayton T Taylor

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Damar, KS
  • 71.2%Utility gas
  • 28.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Damar, KS
  • 83.3%Utility gas
  • 16.7%Electricity


Damar compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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