Schoenchen, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 172 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.6%
 
Males: 86  (50.2%)
Females: 86  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

38.2 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67667.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,719 (it was $38,125 in 2000)
Schoenchen:

$63,719
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,359 (it was $15,768 in 2000)

Schoenchen city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $126,929 (it was $51,700 in 2000)
Schoenchen:

$126,929
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $147,727; detached houses: $154,302; mobile homes: $78,868
March 2022 cost of living index in Schoenchen: 77.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.7%
(2.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 58.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 36.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Schoenchen, KS (2022)
    • 18487.2%White alone
    • 146.6%Two or more races
    • 125.7%Hispanic

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According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Schoenchen, Kansas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Schoenchen is 187 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (77.3%), German Russian (5.2%), American (3.1%), Czech (1.0%), Russian (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1936 feet

Land area: 0.11 square miles.

Population density: 1,556 people per square mile   (low).

Schoenchen, Kansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Schoenchen city:

1.2% ($619)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (129.5 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (433.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Liebenthal, KS (2.0 miles),
Munjor, KS (2.8 miles ),
Hays, KS (3.4 miles ),
La Crosse, KS (3.5 miles ),
Victoria, KS (3.7 miles ),
Bison, KS (3.9 miles ),
McCracken, KS (4.0 miles ),
Catharine, KS (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 38.71 N, Longitude: 99.33 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 785

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

1.3%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+7.0%).
Most common industries in Schoenchen, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (7.5%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.4%)
  • Health care (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (11.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.9%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (8.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (10.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.4%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
Most common occupations in Schoenchen, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (15.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.7%)
  • Computer specialists (4.4%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.4%)
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.2%)

Average climate in Schoenchen, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Schoenchen, Kansas average temperatures Schoenchen, Kansas average precipitation Schoenchen, Kansas humidity Schoenchen, Kansas wind speed Schoenchen, Kansas snowfall Schoenchen, Kansas sunshine Schoenchen, Kansas clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 75.9. This is about average.

City:

75.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.81. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.81
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.567. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.567
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 27.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Schoenchen-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/31/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the Schoenchen city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/21/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.9 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused $43 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Schoenchen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 652% 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 205.9 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 261.6 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 35.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 157.5 miles away from Schoenchen center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 136.5 miles away from Schoenchen center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.7 miles away from Schoenchen center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ellis County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Schoenchen:

  • GOOD SAM SOCIETY HOME HEALTH OF CENTRAL KS (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • PROFESSIONAL HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • HAYS MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • HOSPICE OF HAYS MEDICAL CTR (Hospital, about 12 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • VIA CHRISTI VILLAGE - HAYS INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HAYS (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HAYS, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Schoenchen:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 12 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 39 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 89 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Newman University (about 129 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 129 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 130 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Wichita State University (about 131 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ellis County Rural Fire Department 8 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Anthony Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Ellis 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:

2.7 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

77.6%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.6%
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: 1.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Schoenchen:

Marital status in Schoenchen, KS
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 67.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 1.8%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

For population 25 years and over in Schoenchen:

  • High school or higher: 96.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • 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:

8.6
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Schoenchen, KS (based on Ellis County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic10,38813
Mainline Protestant3,31110
Evangelical Protestant1,91520
Other6773
None12,161-
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
This county:

1.46 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
This county:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
This county:

9.85 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.7%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Ellis County:

28.8%
Kansas:

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

13.3%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Schoenchen:

50.7%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

51.1%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Schoenchen:

20.3%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.7%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Schoenchen:

6.9
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

42.4%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Schoenchen:

56.9%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.0%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Schoenchen, 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 0$0 1$200
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$59
Totals for Government 0$0 2$259

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $16,000 ($93.02)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($17.44)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($5.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($34.88)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($17.44)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $19,000 ($110.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($98.84)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($34.88)
  • Tax - Property: $31,000 ($180.23)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($81.40)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $160,000 ($930.23)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $145,000 ($843.02)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($87.21)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $80,000 ($465.12)

Strongest AM radio stations in Schoenchen:

  • KAYS (1400 AM; 1 kW; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Schoenchen:

  • KJLS (103.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KKQY (101.9 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KHAZ (99.5 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KBGL (106.9 FM; LARNED, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZLS (107.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFIX (96.9 FM; PLAINVILLE, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRD (88.9 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)
  • KZAN (91.7 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY INC.)
  • K242AL (96.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY, INC.)
  • KCAY (95.9 FM; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: WEST CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • K209BH (89.7 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Schoenchen:

  • KBSH-TV (Channel 7; HAYS, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KBDK (Channel 14; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSCC-LP (Channel 14; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K25CV (Channel 25; HAYS, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 42.5mTotal length
  • $1,125,000Total costs
  • 5,255Total average daily traffic
  • 726Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,849Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Schoenchen, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Schoenchen, KS

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 3 Mi N (Lat: 38.750556 Lon: -99.333722), Call Sign: KNIS745, Licensee ID: L00126810,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.390 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/1998, Expiration Date: 08/12/2003, Cancellation Date: 10/12/2003, Certifier: William E Langley, Registrant: Jayhawk Pipeline LLC


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N0VJJ, Licensee ID: L00165341, Grant Date: 12/30/2022, Expiration Date: 02/02/2033, Certifier: John L Brady, Registrant: John L Brady, 213 Cheyenne, Schoenchen, KS 67667

  • Call Sign: KC0KYI, Licensee ID: L00371101, Grant Date: 04/15/2011, Expiration Date: 06/25/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2023, Certifier: June E Bell, Registrant: June E Bell, 213 Cheyenne, Schoenchen, KS 67667


Most common first names in Schoenchen, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Anna581.0 years
Mary582.6 years
John382.3 years
Carl272.5 years
Henry287.1 years
Alex280.1 years
William275.5 years
Most common last names in Schoenchen, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Werth1975.5 years
Zimmerman576.0 years
Dinges485.7 years
Befort389.3 years
Gottschalk355.0 years
Lambrecht380.0 years
Unrein378.0 years
Bieker272.0 years
Dreher278.4 years
Haselhorst282.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Schoenchen, KS
  • 58.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.9%Electricity
  • 8.6%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Schoenchen, KS
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Schoenchen compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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