Meade, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 1,439 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.9%
 
Males: 703  (48.9%)
Females: 736  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

37.3 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67864.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,980 (it was $32,583 in 2000)
Meade:

$70,980
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,202 (it was $15,910 in 2000)

Meade city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $123,218 (it was $47,300 in 2000)
Meade:

$123,218
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $116,669; detached houses: $123,587; mobile homes: $14,644

Median gross rent in 2022: $703.

March 2022 cost of living index in Meade: 78.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.4%

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  • Races in Meade, KS (2022)
    • 1,22090.5%White alone
    • 957.0%Hispanic
    • 110.8%Asian alone
    • 40.3%Black alone

Races in Meade detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Meade, Kansas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Meade is 334 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Meade by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(61.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(64.7)
1
(66.6)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(64.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(65.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(57.7)
2
(116.7)
1
(61.5)
3
(186.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(124.6)
3
(191.8)
0
(0.0)
4
(258.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(66.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
4
(262.5)
2
(116.2)
9
(519.6)
4
(233.4)
4
(245.9)
7
(434.5)
1
(61.9)
1
(62.3)
4
(255.8)
0
(0.0)
4
(258.7)
1
(66.6)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(196.9)
17
(987.8)
14
(808.3)
19
(1,109)
6
(368.8)
35
(2,173)
5
(309.6)
17
(1,059)
17
(1,087)
10
(621.1)
8
(517.5)
6
(399.5)
2
(133.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(61.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(61.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(127.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(63.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index39.447.680.384.098.3154.621.771.7110.024.8161.773.918.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Meade, KS

Crime rate in Meade detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 4 (3 officers - 2 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.00
Kansas average:

2.66
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Ancestries: German (42.0%), Irish (9.0%), American (7.4%), English (6.1%), Pennsylvania German (5.4%), Italian (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2497 feet

Land area: 0.96 square miles.

Population density: 1,497 people per square mile   (low).

Meade, Kansas map

70 residents are foreign born (4.2% Latin America, 0.9% Asia).

This city:

5.2%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,975 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,399 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (167.0 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Wichita, KS (167.1 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (369.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Fowler, KS (3.2 miles ),
Plains, KS (3.7 miles ),
Kismet, KS (4.5 miles ),
Minneola, KS (4.6 miles ),
Montezuma, KS (4.7 miles ),
Copeland, KS (4.9 miles ),
Englewood, KS (5.1 miles),
Ensign, KS (5.1 miles )

Latitude: 37.29 N, Longitude: 100.34 W

Area code: 620

Distribution of median household income in Meade, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Meade, KS in 2022
Meade satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $207,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $190,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $45,300
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $45,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Meade, KS residents
Average permit cost in Meade, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +148 (+9.7%).
Most common industries in Meade, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.6%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.0%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.5%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.6%)
  • Educational services (15.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.4%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Meade, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)

Average climate in Meade, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Meade, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Meade-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Kansas state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the Meade city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/18/1982, a category F4 tornado 33.7 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Meade-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 719% 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 197.9 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 105.7 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 233.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 57.8 miles away from Meade center
On 1/7/2016 at 04:27:57, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 104.7 miles away from Meade center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 149.6 miles away from Meade center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Meade County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals and medical centers in Meade:

  • MEADE DISTRICT HOSPITAL (Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, 510 E CARTHAGE)
  • MEADE DISTRICT HOSPITAL HHA (801 EAST GRANT)
  • MEADE DISTRICT HOSP LTCU DBA LONE TREE RETIREMENT (801 E GRANT)

Airports located in Meade:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Meade:

  • Barton County Community College (about 117 miles; Great Bend, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,108)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 123 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 144 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University (about 152 miles; Weatherford, OK; FT enrollment: 4,126)
  • Newman University (about 165 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 165 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Friends University (about 166 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)

Public high school in Meade:

  • MEADE HIGH (Students: 169, Location: 409 SCHOOL ADDITION, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Meade:

  • MEADE ELEM (Students: 330, Location: 310 E GRANT, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Meade

Library in Meade:

  • MEADE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $103,939; Location: 104 E. WEST PLAINS; 26,635 books; 934 audio materials; 1,555 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 70 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Meade: Meade City Municipal Plant (A), Meade County Sheriff's Office (B), Meade County Courthouse (C), Meade Police Department (D), Meade Rural Fire Department (E), Meade City Fire Department (F), Meade County Sheriff's Office Jail (G), Meade County Emergency Medical Services (H), Meade County Health Department (I), Meade County Historical Museum (J), Dalton Gang Hideout (K), Meade City Hall (L), Meade County Public Works Department (M), Meade Senior Center (N), Forst Center (O), Meade Public Library (P). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Meade include: Church of Christ (A), Church of the Nazarene (B), Community Full Gospel Church (C), First Baptist Church (D), Saint Augustine Episcopal Church (E), Saint John Lutheran Church (F), Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church (G), Meade United Methodist Church (H), Emmanuel Mennonite Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Meade County Historical Society Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 200 East Carthage).

Hotels: Moon Mist Motel (West Highway 54), Sunset Motel W (Hiway 54), Lakeway Hotel (115 North Fowler), Dalton's Bedpost Motel (519 East Carthage), Circle O-Motel & Camp (700 East Carthage).

Court: Meade County - Clerk of District Court (Courthouse).

Meade 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 Meade and their reported violations in the past:

MEADE STATE PARK WATER SUPPLY 1 (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
MEADE STATE PARK WATER SUPPLY 2 (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.8%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.7%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
49 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
48 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Meade in 2000:

  • 43 people in nursing homes
  • 31 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 5 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 5 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill

Banks with branches in Meade (2011 data):

  • The Stockgrowers State Bank of Ashland, Kansas: Meade Branch at 203 North Fowler, branch established on 1904/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $116.8 mil, Deposits: $100.2 mil, headquarters in Ashland, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Stockgrowers State Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • The Fowler State Bank: Meade Branch at 115 East West Plains Street, branch established on 1991/10/21. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $59.8 mil, Deposits: $52.1 mil, headquarters in Fowler, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Fsb Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Meade:

Marital status in Meade, KS
  • Never married: 28.2%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

For population 25 years and over in Meade:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.0 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

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Meade
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Meade, KS (based on Meade County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,42011
Mainline Protestant1,0787
Catholic8343
None1,243-
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
This county:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Meade County:

4.59 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

9.1%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.1%
Kansas:

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

6.1%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Meade:

47.2%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Meade:

43.0%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Meade:

28.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Meade:

25.4%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.1%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Meade:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Meade:

33.6%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Meade:

52.6%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Meade:

74.6%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Meade, 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
Electric Power 6$23,934$47,8680$0
Streets and Highways 3$11,138$44,5520$0
Police Protection - Officers 3$14,185$56,7403$2,345
Other Government Administration 2$10,172$61,0328$3,697
Police - Other 1$3,483$41,7960$0
Sewerage 1$4,568$54,8160$0
Water Supply 1$5,066$60,7920$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$587
Firefighters 0$0 16$2,882
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,260
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$403
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$800
Totals for Government 17$72,547$51,21031$11,974

Meade government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,157,000 ($1498.96)
    Regular Highways: $376,000 ($261.29)
    Police Protection: $357,000 ($248.09)
    General - Other: $249,000 ($173.04)
    Water Utilities: $190,000 ($132.04)
    Central Staff Services: $178,000 ($123.70)
    Libraries: $117,000 ($81.31)
    Parks and Recreation: $67,000 ($46.56)
    Housing and Community Development: $31,000 ($21.54)
    Sewerage: $27,000 ($18.76)
    Local Fire Protection: $25,000 ($17.37)
    Air Transportation: $10,000 ($6.95)
    General Public Buildings: $9,000 ($6.25)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $60,000 ($41.70)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $37,000 ($25.71)
    General - Other: $13,000 ($9.03)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($8.34)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($0.69)

Meade government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $100,000 ($69.49)
    Other: $17,000 ($11.81)
    Air Transportation: $16,000 ($11.12)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($6.25)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $116,000 ($80.61)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $136,000 ($94.51)
    General Revenue - Other: $42,000 ($29.19)
    Interest Earnings: $15,000 ($10.42)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.69)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $2,115,000 ($1469.77)
    Water Utilities: $273,000 ($189.72)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $42,000 ($29.19)
  • Tax - Property: $745,000 ($517.72)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $255,000 ($177.21)
    Public Utilities Sales: $59,000 ($41.00)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($0.69)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.69)

Meade government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $959,000 ($666.44)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $802,000 ($557.33)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $157,000 ($109.10)

Meade government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,581,000 ($1793.61)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $199,000 ($138.29)
Businesses in Meade, KS
NameCountNameCount
Alco Stores1Pizza Hut1
Ford1UPS1
MasterBrand Cabinets1

Strongest AM radio stations in Meade:

  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSCB (1270 AM; 5 kW; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: SEWARD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KGNO (1370 AM; 5 kW; DODGE CITY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • KYUU (1470 AM; 1 kW; LIBERAL, KS)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Meade:

  • KJIL (99.1 FM; COPELAND, KS; Owner: GREAT PLAINS CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • KHYM (103.9 FM; COPELAND, KS; Owner: GREAT PLAINS CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • KYBD (98.1 FM; COPELAND, KS; Owner: MAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKJQ (97.3 FM; GARDEN CITY, KS; Owner: KBUF PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOLS (95.5 FM; DODGE CITY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSSA (105.9 FM; INGALLS, KS; Owner: KBUF PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSLS (101.5 FM; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Meade:

  • KBSD-TV (Channel 6; ENSIGN, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KUPK-TV (Channel 13; GARDEN CITY, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • Meade, Kansas
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents15
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities11
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents32
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Kansas average
  • Fatal accident count3016
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents4603
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons834
  • Fatalities3443
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents7304
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents184
See more detailed statistics of Meade fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 26.0mTotal length
  • $410,000Total costs
  • 24,095Total average daily traffic
  • 6,908Total average daily truck traffic
  • 32,256Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Meade, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Meade, KS
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Meade)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 95 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Meade, KS)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Meade)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 17 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Meade)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 28. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 43 took place in 2017, and the least - 7 in 2008. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Meade, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (67.2%), and Structure Fires (14.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Meade, KS
    • 32267.2%Outside Fires
    • 7114.8%Structure Fires
    • 6212.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 245.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Meade, KS
Most common first names in Meade, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2683.7 years
John2477.5 years
Margaret2282.6 years
Henry1882.5 years
William1478.4 years
Charles1380.5 years
George1281.2 years
Robert1172.4 years
Agnes1177.4 years
Helen1084.9 years
Most common last names in Meade, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Reimer2175.4 years
Friesen2079.7 years
Isaac1875.9 years
Classen1684.7 years
Loewen1481.0 years
Cordes1376.5 years
Boyd1278.4 years
Bartel1177.8 years
Fisher979.8 years
Ediger984.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Meade, KS
  • 78.5%Utility gas
  • 21.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Meade, KS
  • 95.5%Utility gas
  • 4.5%Electricity


Meade compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 8 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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