Meriden, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 731 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.5%
 
Males: 444  (60.8%)
Females: 287  (39.2%)
Median resident age:

34.9 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 66512.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,631 (it was $40,221 in 2000)
Meriden:

$68,631
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,784 (it was $16,008 in 2000)

Meriden city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $151,048 (it was $70,000 in 2000)
Meriden:

$151,048
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $156,266; detached houses: $166,831; mobile homes: $28,044

Median gross rent in 2022: $782.

March 2022 cost of living index in Meriden: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.4%
(9.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Meriden, KS (2022)
    • 66091.8%White alone
    • 334.6%Two or more races
    • 101.4%Hispanic
    • 91.3%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Meriden, Kansas as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Meriden is 233 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Meriden by year

Type

2009

2011

2012

2013

2017

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
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)
0
(0.0)
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)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(132.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(123.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(257.1)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(244.5)
1
(123.6)
2
(250.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(135.5)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
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)
City-Data.com crime index26.59.813.610.018.05.4

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 Meriden, KS

Crime rate in Meriden detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
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Ancestries: German (37.3%), American (12.5%), French (8.2%), Irish (8.2%), Czech (4.7%), Swiss (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 970 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 2,056 people per square mile   (low).

Meriden, Kansas map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,310 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,650 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Topeka, KS (12.2 miles , pop. 122,377).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (54.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (447.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Ozawkie, KS (2.5 miles ),
Grantville, KS (2.7 miles),
Hoyt, KS (2.9 miles ),
Valley Falls, KS (3.5 miles ),
Topeka, KS (3.5 miles ),
Perry, KS (3.5 miles ),
Mayetta, KS (3.6 miles ),
Lecompton, KS (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.19 N, Longitude: 95.57 W

Area code: 785

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $230,000
  • 2006: 10 buildings, average cost: $146,000
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $129,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Meriden, KS residents
Average permit cost in Meriden, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +65 (+10.1%).
Most common industries in Meriden, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Public administration (9.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.9%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.6%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (15.6%)
  • Food (11.7%)
  • Public administration (10.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Rail transportation (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.1%)
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Public administration (8.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.3%)
  • Rail transportation (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Meriden, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.2%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Electricians (5.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.2%)
  • Registered nurses (4.2%)

Average climate in Meriden, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Meriden, Kansas average temperatures Meriden, Kansas average precipitation Meriden, Kansas humidity Meriden, Kansas wind speed Meriden, Kansas snowfall Meriden, Kansas sunshine Meriden, Kansas clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 67.9. This is about average.

City:

67.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 24.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.39. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.39
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Meriden-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 7.6 miles away from the Meriden city center killed 16 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/19/1960, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.9 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 92 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Meriden-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 205.1 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 261.4 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 173.3 miles away from Meriden center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 231.3 miles away from Meriden center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 253.5 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 152.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jefferson County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Meriden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Meriden:

  • BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; TOPEKA, KS)
  • COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TOPEKA, KS)
  • WOODLAND HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TOPEKA, KS)
  • EVENTIDE CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TOPEKA, KS)
  • INDIAN TRAILS MENTAL HEALTH LIVING CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TOPEKA, KS)
  • PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TOPEKA, KS)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION TOPEKA (Hospital, about 11 miles away; QOPEKA, KS)

Airports located in Meriden:

Amtrak station near Meriden:

  • 11 miles: TOPEKA (5TH & HOLLIDAY STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Meriden:

  • Washburn University (about 13 miles; Topeka, KS; Full-time enrollment: 5,092)
  • University of Kansas (about 24 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
  • Baker University (about 36 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 45 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 48 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • Park University (about 48 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 49 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 11,976)

Public high school in Meriden:

Public elementary/middle schools in Meriden:

See full list of schools located in Meriden

Library in Meriden:

  • MERIDEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $67,174; Location: 7272 K-4 HWY, STE D; 13,031 books; 589 audio materials; 1,746 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 12 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Meriden: Jackson Farmers Grain Elevator Number 5 (A), Meriden Police Department (B), Meriden Community Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Art Crews - Professional wrestler.

Jefferson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

JEFFERSON CO RWD 1 (Population served: 2,250, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Asbestos. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-04-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-04-2014), St Public Notif received (MAY-05-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Asbestos. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-03-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-03-2014), St Public Notif received (JAN-29-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Asbestos. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-03-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-03-2014), St Public Notif received (JAN-29-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Asbestos. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-05-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-05-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-29-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Asbestos. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-08-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-08-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-05-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Asbestos. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-08-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-08-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-05-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2012)
  • 2 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-28-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-28-2011)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
JEFFERSON CO RWD 8 (Population served: 53, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.3%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.9%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Banks with branches in Meriden (2011 data):

  • The Denison State Bank: Meriden Branch at 3675 74th Street, branch established on 1890/03/03. Info updated 2010/09/28: Bank assets: $286.4 mil, Deposits: $239.2 mil, headquarters in Holton, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Denison Bancshares, Inc. Of Holton

For population 15 years and over in Meriden:

Marital status in Meriden, KS
  • Never married: 41.1%
  • Now married: 33.4%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 18.9%

For population 25 years and over in Meriden:

  • High school or higher: 96.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Kansas average:

11.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Meriden, KS (based on Jefferson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,98813
Evangelical Protestant2,77020
Catholic1,8295
Other31
None11,536-
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: 7
Here:

3.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.08 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Jefferson County:

7.05 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

4.88 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

8.4%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Jefferson County:

29.9%
Kansas:

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

11.9%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.7%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Meriden:

43.6%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Meriden:

19.0%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

6.2%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Meriden:

6.7
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

26.0%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Meriden:

58.9%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Meriden:

77.6%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Meriden, 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 4$15,456$46,3680$0
Solid Waste Management 2$10,840$65,0400$0
Judicial and Legal 1$1,532$18,3841$2,139
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 6$8,138
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,160
Totals for Government 7$27,828$47,7058$11,437

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $130,000 ($177.84)
    Regular Highways: $111,000 ($151.85)
    Central Staff Services: $88,000 ($120.38)
    Financial Administration: $88,000 ($120.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $51,000 ($69.77)
    General - Other: $39,000 ($53.35)
    Police Protection: $17,000 ($23.26)
    Libraries: $13,000 ($17.78)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($13.68)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($1.37)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $74,000 ($101.23)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $38,000 ($51.98)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($4.10)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $126,000 ($172.37)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $184,000 ($251.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $46,000 ($62.93)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $43,000 ($58.82)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($8.21)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($2.74)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($2.74)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($21.89)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($4.10)
  • Tax - Property: $325,000 ($444.60)
    Public Utilities Sales: $49,000 ($67.03)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,668,000 ($2281.81)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,631,000 ($2231.19)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $37,000 ($50.62)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $434,000 ($593.71)

Businesses in Meriden, KS

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Meriden:

  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KMAJ (1440 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTOP (1490 AM; 1 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKLO (1410 AM; 5 kW; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: CHARA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Meriden:

  • KJTY (88.1 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: JOY PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLZR (105.9 FM; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KWIC (99.3 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WIBW-FM (94.5 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KMAJ-FM (107.7 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTPK (106.9 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: KANSAS CAPITAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDVV (100.3 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCHZ (95.7 FM; OTTAWA, KS; Owner: SYNCOM RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KQTP (102.9 FM; ST. MARYS, KS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K205CS (88.9 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KANU (91.5 FM; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)
  • KBUZ (90.3 FM; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KCVT (92.5 FM; SILVER LAKE, KS; Owner: RICHARD P. BOTT, II)
  • KNZA (103.9 FM; HIAWATHA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)
  • KJHK (90.7 FM; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)

TV broadcast stations around Meriden:

  • KTWU (Channel 11; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA)
  • KSNT (Channel 27; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF TOPEKA)
  • KTKA-TV (Channel 49; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: NORTHEAST KANSAS BROADCAST SERVICE, INC.)
  • KTMJ-CA (Channel 43; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MONTGOMERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K21AP (Channel 55; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WIBW-TV (Channel 13; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KUJH-LP (Channel 14; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)

Meriden fatal accident list:

Mar 12, 2020 01:26 PM, Sr-4, Ne 46th St, Lat: 39.128211, Lon: -95.591531, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 10, 2020 05:00 AM, Sr-4, Lat: 39.149631, Lon: -95.570942, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 30, 2016 01:00 AM, Detlor Rd, Lat: 39.126139, Lon: -95.570050, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 28, 2014 11:16 AM, Sr-4, 74th Rd, Lat: 39.180042, Lon: -95.569522, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 27, 1982 09:00 PM, Wyandotte, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 230ft / 69.9mTotal length
  • $775,000Total costs
  • 10,327Total average daily traffic
  • 621Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,427Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Meriden, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Meriden, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Meriden)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

50 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 2 Miles Ne Meriden On Standpipe 1 (Lat: 39.236944 Lon: -95.531639), Call Sign: WDZ988,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/2013, Expiration Date: 08/30/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/03/2024, Registrant: Paul Heinen & Associates Inc, Valley Falls, KS 66088-0129, Phone: (785) 945-3245, Fax: (785) 945-6269, Email:

  • Lat: 39.190889 Lon: -95.569861, Call Sign: WQXP566,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.462 MHz, 467.462 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2016, Expiration Date: 05/02/2026, Certifier: Robert E Rettel, Registrant: Comm-Tronix, 1735 Mccormick, Wichita, KS 67213, Phone: (316) 263-5958, Fax: (316) 462-0555, Email:

  • 5257 Hwy K92 (Lat: 39.229917 Lon: -95.533861), Call Sign: WRXY578,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.337 MHz, 456.337 MHz, 451.462 MHz, 456.462 MHz, 451.737 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2023, Expiration Date: 07/11/2033, Certifier: James Allen, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • KC33XC005, 5333 110th St (Lat: 39.238833 Lon: -95.531806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76 m, Overall height: 79 m, Call Sign: WQQY610,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 06/08/2023, Expiration Date: 03/26/2033, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • Meriden, 201 Dawson St (Lat: 39.192278 Lon: -95.570389), Type: Silo, Structure height: 51 m, Overall height: 52 m, Call Sign: WRER493,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/05/2019, Expiration Date: 12/05/2029, Certifier: Scott Rosebrook, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • KS01069, 4003 74th Street (Lat: 39.173528 Lon: -95.560583), Type: Mast, Structure height: 78.6 m, Overall height: 79.9 m, Call Sign: WRXW800, Licensee ID: L01973315,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 07/06/2023, Expiration Date: 07/06/2033, Certifier: Garrett Wiseman, Registrant: Mercury Wireless Kansas, LLC, 3301 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66611, Phone: (800) 354-4915, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 0.55 Mile West Of State Hwy #4 & 92, 0.45 Mile North Of Meri (Lat: 39.201083 Lon: -95.581083), Call Sign: KDT222,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.570 MHz, Expiration Date: 07/01/1998, Cancellation Date: 04/05/1999, Registrant: United Telephone Company Of Iowa, Wentzville, MO 63385


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Meriden)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: BEECH A23A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-346 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2333W, N2333W, N-2333W, Serial Number: M-932, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 12/21/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 07/30/1997
    Registrant (Individual): Mark I Russell, 7626 Scout Dr, Meriden, KS 66512
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5314L, N5314L, N-5314L, Serial Number: 28-4616, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 01/17/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 08/12/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Earl R Ketchem, 222 Bluff Creek Rd, Meriden, KS 66512
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6150R, N6150R, N-6150R, Serial Number: 172RG0095, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 11/26/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 10/31/1983
    Registrant (Individual): David L Dba Christy, Po Box 432, Meriden, KS 66512, Other Owners: Enterprises Christy
  • Aircraft: MATT SCORPION WM-1 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8862, N8862, N-8862, Serial Number: M-101, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 09/11/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 10/24/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Heloworks Group LLC, Po Box 432, Meriden, KS 66512
  • Aircraft: SIX CHUTER INC 2SR7 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 75642, N75642, N-75642, Serial Number: 97-1709-2SR7, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 01/28/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 12/04/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Glen Dale Long, 7310 Westlake Rd, Meriden, KS 66512
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/05/2019

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 42. The highest number of fires - 62 took place in 2003, and the least - 2 in 2009. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Meriden, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (65.2%), and Structure Fires (23.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Meriden, KS
    • 46565.2%Outside Fires
    • 17023.8%Structure Fires
    • 598.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 192.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Meriden, KS
Most common first names in Meriden, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1869.0 years
James1573.7 years
George1379.0 years
John1275.4 years
Hazel983.0 years
Charles978.0 years
Robert871.1 years
Clarence783.7 years
Joseph777.1 years
Frank782.6 years
Most common last names in Meriden, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Cook1481.8 years
Martin876.4 years
Rodecap876.5 years
Smith772.7 years
Johnson672.0 years
Clark588.2 years
Anderson572.2 years
Metzger586.0 years
Payne579.0 years
Thomas577.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Meriden, KS
  • 86.3%Utility gas
  • 10.2%Electricity
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Meriden, KS
  • 80.7%Utility gas
  • 19.3%Electricity


Meriden compared to Kansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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