Natoma, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 302 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.7%
 
Males: 158  (52.5%)
Females: 144  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67651.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,529 (it was $24,091 in 2000)
Natoma:

$53,529
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,626 (it was $14,671 in 2000)

Natoma city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $32,523 (it was $18,100 in 2000)
Natoma:

$32,523
KS:

$206,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $620.

March 2022 cost of living index in Natoma: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.8%
(4.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Natoma, KS (2022)
    • 34887.0%White alone
    • 399.8%Two or more races
    • 143.5%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Natoma, Kansas as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Natoma is 161 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (29.8%), American (27.5%), English (13.6%), Scotch-Irish (9.3%), Irish (3.5%), Polish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1834 feet

Land area: 0.42 square miles.

Population density: 720 people per square mile   (low).

Natoma, Kansas map

12 residents are foreign born (2.5% Latin America, 0.5% Europe).

This city:

3.0%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $408 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $548 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (138.3 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (459.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Paradise, KS (2.8 miles),
Waldo, KS (3.6 miles),
Plainville, KS (3.9 miles ),
Luray, KS (4.3 miles ),
Woodston, KS (4.3 miles),
Alton, KS (4.4 miles),
Catharine, KS (4.6 miles),
Gorham, KS (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.19 N, Longitude: 99.02 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Natoma, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Natoma, KS in 2022
Natoma satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Kansas:

2.0%
Most common industries in Natoma, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (11.0%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Wood products (9.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (15.2%)
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Wood products (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.6%)
  • Food (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (15.3%)
  • Health care (15.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.8%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (5.1%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (5.1%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Natoma, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Carpenters (7.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Food processing workers (5.7%)
  • Construction laborers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (15.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (10.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)

Average climate in Natoma, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Tornado activity:

Natoma-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.9 miles away from the Natoma city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 tornado 25.7 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Natoma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 604% 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 222.8 miles away from Natoma 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 21.6 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 281.8 miles away from Natoma center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 187.5 miles away from Natoma center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 153.0 miles away from Natoma center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Osborne County (14) 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: 3, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Natoma topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Natoma:

  • ROOKS CO SENIOR SERVICES INC DBA REDBUD VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PLAINVILLE, 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 Natoma:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 28 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 57 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 98 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 105 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 123 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Kansas State University (about 132 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Newman University (about 138 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)

Public high school in Natoma:

Public elementary/middle school in Natoma:

  • NATOMA ELEM (Students: 69, Location: 610 3RD STREET, Grades: PK-6)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Rural Fire District 3 - Natoma (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Natoma include: Paradise Valley Church of Faith (A), Natoma United Methodist Church (B), Peace Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Osborne 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:

2.1 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

53.8%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Natoma (2011 data):

  • United National Bank: at 702 North Second Street, branch established on 1909/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $107.2 mil, Deposits: $96.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Republic Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Natoma:

Marital status in Natoma, KS
  • Never married: 15.7%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

For population 25 years and over in Natoma:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Natoma, KS (based on Osborne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,0249
Evangelical Protestant8849
Catholic3682
None1,582-
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
This county:

7.77 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

2.59 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Osborne County:

12.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

12.94 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Osborne County:

10.7%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.7%
State:

27.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Natoma:

53.6%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Natoma:

52.6%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.6
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Natoma:

18.4%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Natoma:

12.6%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Natoma:

7.0
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Natoma:

39.6%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

57.4%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Natoma:

78.7%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Natoma, 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
Streets and Highways 1$3,206$38,4721$184
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$50
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,214
Financial Administration 0$0 1$50
Totals for Government 1$3,206$38,47210$1,498

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $62,000 ($205.30)
    Central Staff Services: $55,000 ($182.12)
    Regular Highways: $45,000 ($149.01)
    Solid Waste Management: $36,000 ($119.21)
    Sewerage: $34,000 ($112.58)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($9.93)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($6.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $35,000 ($115.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($56.29)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($13.25)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $55,000 ($182.12)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $40,000 ($132.45)
    Solid Waste Management: $32,000 ($105.96)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($19.87)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($6.62)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($6.62)
    Sale of Property: $2,000 ($6.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $58,000 ($192.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($26.49)
  • Tax - Property: $78,000 ($258.28)
    Public Utilities Sales: $14,000 ($46.36)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,000 ($39.74)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.31)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $166,000 ($549.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Natoma:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAYS (1400 AM; 1 kW; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Natoma:

  • KFIX (96.9 FM; PLAINVILLE, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKQY (101.9 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KJLS (103.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KZLS (107.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCAY (95.9 FM; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: WEST CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KHAZ (99.5 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRD (88.9 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Natoma:

  • 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.)
  • K38GH (Channel 38; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 27.5mTotal length
  • $390,000Total costs
  • 2,290Total average daily traffic
  • 660Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,632Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Natoma, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 41980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Natoma, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Laton Station 4.5 Mi N Of (Lat: 39.270000 Lon: -99.025361), Call Sign: WQY930,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.375 MHz, Grant Date: 12/22/2000, Expiration Date: 02/12/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/06/2004, Registrant: 200 East Randolph Drive, Mc Ll3, 205 North Michigan Ave., 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, Phone: (312) 260-3279, Fax: (312) 260-3398, Email:

  • 4 Mi N Natoma Cr657 & 7 Mi E On Cr404 (Lat: 39.249167 Lon: -98.879806), Type: Tower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQAS375,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.475 MHz, 467.475 MHz, Grant Date: 07/02/2014, Expiration Date: 07/28/2024, Certifier: David K Bailey, Registrant: Post Rock Rural Water District, 103 N Douglas, Ellsworth, KS 67439, Phone: (785) 472-4486, Fax: (784) 472-4499, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Natoma, KS, Lat: 39.126306 Lon: -99.033500, Call Sign: WQFA763,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.431 MHz, 956.431 MHz, Grant Date: 06/08/2016, Expiration Date: 06/02/2026, Certifier: Jeremy M Krueger, Registrant: One Gas, Inc., 15 E 5th Street, Tulsa, OK 74121, Phone: (918) 947-7143, Email:

  • CODELL TWR, 2589-2649 Bb Terrace (Lat: 39.161639 Lon: -99.133861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WRDF501,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6345.49 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 04/17/2019, Expiration Date: 04/17/2029, Certifier: Patrick Parke, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • NORTON TWR, Road E 9 (Lat: 39.783972 Lon: -99.720056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WRDF502,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 04/17/2019, Expiration Date: 04/17/2029, Certifier: Patrick Parke, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 6.5 Miles North Of Natoma (Lat: 39.285000 Lon: -99.012583), Call Sign: KAQ636,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.630 MHz, 152.690 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2018, Expiration Date: 07/01/2028, Registrant: Nex-Tech, Inc, 145 North Main, Lenora, KS 67645-0158, Phone: (785) 567-4281, Fax: (785) 567-4401, Email:


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 7. The highest number of fires - 23 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Natoma, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (78.4%), and Structure Fires (14.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Natoma, KS
    • 9878.4%Outside Fires
    • 1814.4%Structure Fires
    • 86.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Natoma, KS
Most common first names in Natoma, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John978.8 years
William985.7 years
Mary883.0 years
Harold674.7 years
Frank576.6 years
Albert478.3 years
Marvin465.0 years
Everett486.8 years
Clarence469.7 years
George479.0 years
Most common last names in Natoma, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Pfortmiller1381.6 years
Schloh883.9 years
Pruter764.3 years
Blank779.8 years
Hackerott787.7 years
Albrecht672.8 years
Finnesy674.3 years
Newton680.4 years
Luhman680.3 years
Richmond677.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Natoma, KS
  • 87.1%Utility gas
  • 6.8%Wood
  • 6.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Natoma, KS
  • 60.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 39.4%Utility gas


Natoma compared to Kansas 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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