Potwin, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 421 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.9%
 
Males: 209  (49.8%)
Females: 212  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

44.2 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67123.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,511 (it was $39,091 in 2000)
Potwin:

$45,511
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,872 (it was $18,254 in 2000)

Potwin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $84,338 (it was $36,600 in 2000)
Potwin:

$84,338
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $105,944; detached houses: $109,559; mobile homes: $46,455

Median gross rent in 2022: $779.

March 2022 cost of living index in Potwin: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.2%

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  • Races in Potwin, KS (2022)
    • 45078.1%White alone
    • 7513.0%Two or more races
    • 264.5%Hispanic
    • 91.6%American Indian alone

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Ancestries: English (34.8%), German (20.2%), American (7.1%), Italian (5.1%), European (4.7%), Scotch-Irish (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1340 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 1,843 people per square mile   (low).

Potwin, Kansas map

12 residents are foreign born (2.1% Latin America).

This city:

2.1%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,906 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,308 (2.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (24.5 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (355.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Whitewater, KS (2.7 miles ),
Elbing, KS (3.1 miles ),
Towanda, KS (3.2 miles ),
Benton, KS (3.4 miles ),
El Dorado, KS (3.5 miles ),
Burns, KS (3.6 miles ),
Peabody, KS (4.1 miles ),
Augusta, KS (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 37.94 N, Longitude: 97.02 W

Area code: 620

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $193,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $258,700
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Potwin, KS residents
Average permit cost in Potwin, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+1.1%).
Most common industries in Potwin, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Construction (10.2%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.4%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.5%)
  • Machinery (5.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.7%)
  • Gasoline stations (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.0%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Potwin, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.8%)
  • Carpenters (7.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Other transportation occupations (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.9%)
  • Registered nurses (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)

Average climate in Potwin, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Potwin, Kansas average temperatures Potwin, Kansas average precipitation Potwin, Kansas humidity Potwin, Kansas wind speed Potwin, Kansas snowfall Potwin, Kansas sunshine Potwin, Kansas clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 79.1. This is about average.

City:

79.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.252. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.252
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 6.32. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.32
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 28.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Potwin-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/26/1991, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the Potwin city center killed 17 people and injured 225 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 3/13/1990, a category F5 tornado 25.4 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Potwin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 772% 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 104.8 miles away from Potwin center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 167.1 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 56.7 miles away from Potwin center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 136.8 miles away from Potwin center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 135.3 miles away from Potwin center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Butler County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Potwin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Potwin:

  • WHEAT STATE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WHITEWATER, KS)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - EL DORADO (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; EL DORADO, KS)
  • SUSAN B ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; EL DORADO, KS)
  • SUSAN B. ALLEN DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; EL DORADO, KS)
  • LAKEPOINT NURSING AND REHAB CENTER OF EL DORADO (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; EL DORADO, KS)

Amtrak station near Potwin:

  • 20 miles: NEWTON (5TH & MAIN STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Potwin:

  • Butler Community College (about 12 miles; El Dorado, KS; Full-time enrollment: 6,676)
  • Wichita Area Technical College (about 17 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • Wichita State University (about 22 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)
  • Friends University (about 27 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Newman University (about 27 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 28 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 50 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)

Public elementary/middle school in Potwin:

See full list of schools located in Potwin

Library in Potwin:

  • POTWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $13,161; Location: 126 N. RANDALL; 5,099 books; 266 audio materials; 958 video materials; 24 state licensed databases; 18 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Potwin: Potwin - Butler County Fire Department (A), Potwin Public Library (B), Potwin City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Potwin include: First United Methodist Church of Potwin (A), First Christian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Potwin: 1917 Community House (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Butler County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.8%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.1%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Potwin (2011 data):

  • Emprise Bank: Potwin Emprise Branch at 100 South Randall, branch established on 1904/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/13: Bank assets: $1,461.9 mil, Deposits: $1,282.4 mil, headquarters in Wichita, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 42 total offices, Holding Company: Emprise Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Potwin:

Marital status in Potwin, KS
  • Never married: 38.5%
  • Now married: 45.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Potwin:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Potwin, KS (based on Butler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,59855
Mainline Protestant8,86626
Catholic7,8003
Other5714
None38,045-
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
Butler County:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Butler County:

3.34 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
This county:

5.25 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

8.8%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Butler County:

28.5%
Kansas:

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

9.3%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.0%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Potwin:

44.0%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Potwin:

29.0
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.6%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Potwin:

11.9%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Potwin:

6.8
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Potwin:

36.7%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Potwin:

54.1%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Potwin:

76.8%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Potwin, 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
Water Supply 1$4,730$56,7600$0
Solid Waste Management 1$4,730$56,7600$0
Sewerage 1$4,730$56,7600$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,730$56,7600$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,788$45,4560$0
Judicial and Legal 1$3,788$45,4560$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$517
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,123
Totals for Government 6$26,496$52,9922$1,640

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $67,000 ($159.14)
    Regular Highways: $47,000 ($111.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($68.88)
    General - Other: $17,000 ($40.38)
    Libraries: $15,000 ($35.63)
    Financial Administration: $15,000 ($35.63)
    Water Utilities: $14,000 ($33.25)
    Police Protection: $11,000 ($26.13)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($23.75)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($16.63)
  • Intergovernmental to State - Water Utilities: $10,000 ($23.75)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($23.75)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $114,000 ($270.78)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $46,000 ($109.26)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($68.88)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $6,000 ($14.25)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $170,000 ($403.80)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000 ($28.50)
  • Tax - Property: $153,000 ($363.42)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $185,000 ($439.43)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $185,000 ($439.43)

Strongest AM radio stations in Potwin:

  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFH (1330 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KQAM (1480 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KMYR (1410 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: AGAPE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KAHS (1360 AM; 1 kW; EL DORADO, KS; Owner: REUNION BROADCASTING L.L.C.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KJRG (950 AM; 0 kW; NEWTON, KS)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KNSS (1240 AM; 1 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Potwin:

  • KTLI (99.1 FM; EL DORADO, KS; Owner: ADONAI RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KFXJ (104.5 FM; AUGUSTA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KEYN-FM (103.7 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KYQQ (106.5 FM; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFDI-FM (101.3 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRBB (97.9 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZSN (102.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KICT-FM (95.1 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFBZ (105.3 FM; HAYSVILLE, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMXW (92.3 FM; NEWTON, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKRD (107.3 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCFN (91.1 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KMUW (89.1 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRZZ-FM (96.3 FM; DERBY, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHCC-FM (90.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY JR. COLLEGE)
  • KBTL (88.1 FM; EL DORADO, KS; Owner: BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Potwin:

  • KSNW (Channel 3; WICHITA, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KSCC (Channel 36; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSAS-TV (Channel 24; WICHITA, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWCV (Channel 33; WICHITA, KS; Owner: WLBB BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KAKE-TV (Channel 10; WICHITA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KTQW-LP (Channel 53; WICHITA, KS; Owner: KNOWLEDGE L.C.)
  • KWCH-TV (Channel 12; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KCTU-LP (Channel 55; WICHITA, KS; Owner: RIVER CITY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSMI-LP (Channel 51; WICHITA, KS; Owner: RIVER CITY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KPTS (Channel 8; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: KANSAS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, INC.)
  • KFVT-LP (Channel 40; WICHITA, KS; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
  • K59DA (Channel 59; WICHITA, KS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K15DD (Channel 15; WICHITA, KS; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 26Number of bridges
  • 230ft / 69.8mTotal length
  • $880,000Total costs
  • 10,474Total average daily traffic
  • 1,794Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,333Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Potwin, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Potwin, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 38.005583 Lon: -96.993361, Call Sign: WNIL699,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.125 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/2012, Expiration Date: 04/09/2022, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2022, Registrant: Ka-Comm.,Inc, 326 S Clark St, Salina, KS 67401, Phone: (785) 827-8555, Fax: (785) 827-1921, Email:

  • 1 Mi E And 3 Mi S (Lat: 37.868361 Lon: -96.957250), Call Sign: KNHG384, Licensee ID: L00374068,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.312 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/1998, Expiration Date: 10/18/2003, Cancellation Date: 12/21/2003, Registrant: Butler County Rural Water District 7, 121 S Main 2, Whitewater, KS 67154, Phone: (316) 799-2775

  • 209 N Randall (Lat: 37.977806 Lon: -97.025306), Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WNWE249,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.475 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2021, Expiration Date: 04/24/2031, Registrant: City Of Whitewater, 201 S Elm, Whitewater, KS 67154, Phone: (316) 799-2445, Fax: (316) 799-2016


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • POTWIN, 9785 Nw 60th Street, Potwin, Kansas 67123 (Lat: 37.910556 Lon: -97.019861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WQMG385,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 09/15/2020, Expiration Date: 07/30/2030, Cancellation Date: 01/06/2023, Certifier: Zachery Peres, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • POTWIN, 8277 Northwest 80th Street (Lat: 37.940389 Lon: -96.988389), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 47.2 m, Overall height: 51.2 m, Call Sign: WQSE776,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2013, Expiration Date: 09/11/2023, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2021, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St., Rm 1015, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • POTWIN, 9785 Nw 60th Street, Potwin, Kansas 67123 (Lat: 37.910556 Lon: -97.019861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WRVL925,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2022, Expiration Date: 12/07/2032, Certifier: Zachery Peres, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • 105 East Violet Street (Lat: 37.939167 Lon: -97.019472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: KUC850,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.720 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2008, Cancellation Date: 10/27/2004, Registrant: Hill & Welch, 1330 New Hampshire Ave., Nw, #113, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 775-0070


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Potwin)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2445T, N2445T, N-2445T, Serial Number: 38-78A0804, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 11/09/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 08/12/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Jacqueline D Burwell, 7344 Nw River Valley Rd, Potwin, KS 67123

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 fires per year is 11. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 30 took place in 2005, and the least - 1 in 2012. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Potwin, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (62.4%), and Structure Fires (22.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Potwin, KS
    • 12162.4%Outside Fires
    • 4422.7%Structure Fires
    • 168.2%Other
    • 136.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Potwin, KS
Most common first names in Potwin, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William872.5 years
John880.4 years
Charles882.1 years
Robert571.8 years
Doris578.2 years
James465.8 years
Fred488.1 years
George373.0 years
Dorothy383.7 years
Betty380.0 years
Most common last names in Potwin, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hinnen972.8 years
Whiteside678.7 years
Poe574.4 years
Smith572.2 years
Sommers577.6 years
Adams475.2 years
Crabtree479.0 years
Brenner477.7 years
Sharpsteen478.8 years
Ullum481.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Potwin, KS
  • 51.5%Utility gas
  • 36.7%Electricity
  • 9.2%Wood
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Potwin, KS
  • 70.6%Utility gas
  • 29.4%Electricity


Potwin 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 below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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