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Dresden, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 43 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.7%
 
Males: 15  (37.0%)
Females: 28  (63.0%)
Median resident age:

42.1 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67635

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,293 (it was $24,375 in 2000)
Dresden:

$38,293
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,755 (it was $17,236 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-727,592,885 (it was $18,800 in 2000)
Dresden:  $-727,592,885
KS:  $206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $100,764; detached houses: $101,119
March 2022 cost of living index in Dresden: -5996.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.9%

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Ancestries: German (42.8%), Czech (28.6%), English (14.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2729 feet

Land area: 0.94 square miles.

Population density: 46 people per square mile   (very low).

Dresden, Kansas map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

2.0%
Kansas:

5.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Dresden city:

1.9% ($350)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (213.6 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (513.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Jennings, KS (2.8 miles),
Selden, KS (3.1 miles ),
Oberlin, KS (3.9 miles ),
Clayton, KS (3.9 miles),
Hoxie, KS (4.3 miles ),
Norcatur, KS (4.4 miles),
Rexford, KS (4.5 miles),
Lenora, KS (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.62 N, Longitude: 100.42 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 785

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

Dresden satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Dresden, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Dresden, Kansas average temperatures Dresden, Kansas average precipitation Dresden, Kansas humidity Dresden, Kansas wind speed Dresden, Kansas snowfall Dresden, Kansas sunshine Dresden, Kansas clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Dresden-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Kansas state average. It is 31% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the Dresden city center injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/15/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 45.2 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dresden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 540% 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 291.7 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 60.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 626.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 346.6 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 235.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 291.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

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

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dresden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dresden:

  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; OBERLIN, KS)
  • DECATUR CO GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; OBERLIN, KS)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; OBERLIN, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dresden:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 78 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 103 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Barton County Community College (about 124 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Central Community College (about 140 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 173 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Kansas State University (about 208 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Newman University (about 213 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)

Points of interest:

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

Decatur 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:

2.2 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.2%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.3%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Dresden:

Marital status in Dresden, KS
  • Never married: 10.1%
  • Now married: 59.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 17.3%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

For population 25 years and over in Dresden:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 40.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.7
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dresden, KS (based on Decatur County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,35710
Evangelical Protestant9529
Catholic3422
None310-
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: 1
Here:

3.40 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

20.37 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

10.8%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.1%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$855
Totals for Government 0$0 1$855

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $8,000 ($186.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($69.77)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($23.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($23.26)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($69.77)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($23.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($23.26)
    Highways: $1,000 ($23.26)
  • Tax - Property: $3,000 ($69.77)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,000 ($46.51)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($23.26)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $12,000 ($279.07)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dresden:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQNK (1530 AM; 1 kW; NORTON, KS; Owner: PIONEER COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dresden:

  • KFNF (101.1 FM; OBERLIN, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KQLS (100.3 FM; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRKU (98.5 FM; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Dresden:

  • KSNK (Channel 8; McCOOK, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • K32BY (Channel 32; OBERLIN, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION)
  • K69DB (Channel 69; HOXIE, ETC., KS; Owner: SHERIDAN CNTY, KANSAS)

Dresden fatal accident list:

Jul 24, 2019 02:34 PM, Sr-383, Sr-123, Lat: 39.619031, Lon: -100.423592, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 21.6mTotal length
  • $300,000Total costs
  • 509Total average daily traffic
  • 56Total average daily truck traffic
  • 714Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 1/2 Mi N 1 Mi W 1/4 Mi N (Lat: 39.141667 Lon: -100.442083), Call Sign: WZE800,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.725 MHz, 456.725 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/2004, Expiration Date: 08/15/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/18/2014, Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 3419 Via Lido Suite 609, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 723-2025

  • Garvey Grain Elevator (Lat: 39.118056 Lon: -100.424861), Call Sign: WZE801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.725 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/2004, Expiration Date: 08/15/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/18/2014, Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 3419 Via Lido Suite 609, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 723-2025

  • Hc 2, Box 117 (Lat: 39.624167 Lon: -100.421944), Call Sign: WQFV363, Licensee ID: L01195025,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.587 MHz, 151.527 MHz, Grant Date: 10/12/2006, Expiration Date: 10/12/2016, Cancellation Date: 12/17/2016, Certifier: Kevin Carman, Registrant: Kevin Carman, Hc 2, Box 117, Dresden, KS 67635, Phone: (785) 386-4249, Fax: (703) 830-8710, Email:

  • Lat: 39.624167 Lon: -100.421944, Call Sign: WQYL916,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.587 MHz, 151.527 MHz, Grant Date: 11/02/2016, Expiration Date: 11/02/2026, Certifier: Kevin Carman, Registrant: Radio Express, 5407 - C Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151, Phone: (703) 321-0470, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Dresden North, Lat: 39.620806 Lon: -100.423083, Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WQID241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Eric A Muehleisen, Registrant: Nex-Tech Inc., 2418 Vine, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (877) 625-7872, Fax: (785) 625-4479, Email:

  • Dresden South, Lat: 39.620806 Lon: -100.423083, Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WQID241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3675.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Eric A Muehleisen, Registrant: Nex-Tech Inc., 2418 Vine, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (877) 625-7872, Fax: (785) 625-4479, Email:

  • Dresden Sub, Ks 383 & Ks 23 (Lat: 39.618722 Lon: -100.422917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WQZV872,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5974.85 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/16/2017, Expiration Date: 08/16/2027, Certifier: Patrick Parke, Registrant: Midwest Energy, Inc., 1330 Canterbury Road, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (785) 625-1439, Fax: (785) 625-9218, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WD0EBJ, Licensee ID: L00029930, Grant Date: 12/22/1999, Expiration Date: 03/06/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2012, Registrant: Fred W Bremer, Rr 1 Box 135, Dresden, KS 67635


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7DC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 83468, N83468, N-83468, Serial Number: 7AC-2137, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/17/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 11/20/1998
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Lumir Jess Skubal, Hc 1 Box 231, Dresden, KS 67635, Other Owners: Gary Alan Skubal
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/26/2018

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dresden, KS
  • 44.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Utility gas
  • 22.2%Wood
  • 11.1%Electricity


Dresden compared to Kansas state average:

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