Olmitz, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 89 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -35.5%
 
Males: 52  (58.9%)
Females: 37  (41.1%)
Median resident age:

58.4 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67564

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,058 (it was $31,429 in 2000)
Olmitz:

$44,058
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,698 (it was $12,998 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $28,704 (it was $36,800 in 2000)
Olmitz:

$28,704
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $61,769; detached houses: $61,814
March 2022 cost of living index in Olmitz: 75.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.8%

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  • Races in Olmitz, KS (2022)
    • 8493.3%White alone
    • 33.3%Hispanic
    • 11.1%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (40.7%), English (25.9%), Irish (11.1%), American (7.4%), European (7.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2010 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 534 people per square mile   (low).

Olmitz, Kansas map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $928 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $419 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (104.3 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (413.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Albert, KS (2.4 miles),
Otis, KS (2.5 miles ),
Hoisington, KS (2.9 miles ),
Galatia, KS (3.0 miles),
Susank, KS (3.5 miles),
Timken, KS (3.7 miles),
Great Bend, KS (3.7 miles ),
Bison, KS (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 38.52 N, Longitude: 98.94 W

Area code: 620

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

Olmitz satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+7.0%).
Most common industries in Olmitz, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (18.4%)
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Machinery (3.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (30.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.0%)
  • Machinery (7.5%)
  • Chemicals (5.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.3%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Olmitz, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (22.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.5%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (8.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.6%)

Average climate in Olmitz, Kansas

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Tornado activity:

Olmitz-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 109% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the Olmitz city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused $43 million in damages.

On 5/4/1950, a category F4 tornado 9.7 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Olmitz-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 688% 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 181.9 miles away from Olmitz center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 238.7 miles away from Olmitz center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 140.7 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 112.2 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) earthquake occurred 55.1 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 62.4 miles away from Olmitz center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Barton County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Olmitz topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Olmitz:

  • KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LAKIN, KS)
  • CLARA BARTON HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; HOISINGTON, KS)
  • HERITAGE MANOR OF HOISINGTON (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; HOISINGTON, KS)
  • HOISINGTON REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; HOISINGTON, KS)
  • CHERRY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GREAT BEND, KS)
  • CENTRAL KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 14 miles away; GREAT BEND, KS)
  • GREAT BEND REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; GREAT BEND, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Olmitz:

  • Barton County Community College (about 14 miles; Great Bend, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,108)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 33 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 64 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Newman University (about 103 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 104 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 104 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Wichita State University (about 106 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Olmitz: United Agricultural Service Grain Elevator Number 5 (A), Olmitz Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Olmitz: Saint Ann Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Barton 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:

61.1%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.4%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Olmitz:

Marital status in Olmitz, KS
  • Never married: 5.9%
  • Now married: 43.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.7%
  • Divorced: 47.1%

For population 25 years and over in Olmitz:

  • High school or higher: 93.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Olmitz, KS (based on Barton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,3007
Evangelical Protestant4,80335
Mainline Protestant4,45516
Other3953
Black Protestant1231
None8,598-
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: 4
Here:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Barton County:

3.96 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Barton County:

10.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.2%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Barton County:

30.3%
State:

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

11.1%
Kansas:

13.4%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 1$2,246
Sewerage 0$0 1$2,188
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$626
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$5,629
Firefighters 0$0 1$311
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,249
Totals for Government 0$0 14$12,249

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $28,000 ($314.61)
    Water Utilities: $15,000 ($168.54)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($89.89)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($67.42)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,000 ($168.54)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $12,000 ($134.83)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($134.83)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $3,000 ($33.71)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($11.24)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($11.24)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $22,000 ($247.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($22.47)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($11.24)
  • Tax - Property: $11,000 ($123.60)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($11.24)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $161,000 ($1808.99)

Strongest AM radio stations in Olmitz:

  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNNS (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LARNED, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Olmitz:

  • KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KZLS (107.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGL (106.9 FM; LARNED, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPRD (88.9 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)
  • KWBI (91.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KCAY (95.9 FM; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: WEST CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • K201DG (88.1 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Olmitz:

  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KBDK (Channel 14; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSCC-LP (Channel 14; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K30GD (Channel 30; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KBSH-TV (Channel 7; HAYS, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 30.2mTotal length
  • 1,582Total average daily traffic
  • 261Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,834Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Olmitz, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Olmitz, KS

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WA0NHS, Licensee ID: L00417596, Grant Date: 12/06/2017, Expiration Date: 02/27/2028, Certifier: Vernon J Skolaut, Registrant: Vernon J Skolaut, 1070 Nw 70 Rd, Olmitz, KS 67564-8512


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Olmitz, KS
  • 80.5%Utility gas
  • 14.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.4%Electricity
  • 2.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Olmitz, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Olmitz 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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