Hudson, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 93 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.1%
 
Males: 49  (53.0%)
Females: 44  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

45.3 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67545

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,470 (it was $31,500 in 2000)
Hudson:

$58,470
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,600 (it was $13,730 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $81,854 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Hudson:

$81,854
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $71,282; detached houses: $70,587
March 2022 cost of living index in Hudson: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.0%

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Ancestries: German (28.0%), French (20.0%), Irish (20.0%), English (16.0%), Pennsylvania German (8.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1865 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 699 people per square mile   (low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,289 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $493 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (77.8 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (381.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Seward, KS (3.0 miles),
St. John, KS (3.0 miles ),
Stafford, KS (3.2 miles ),
Radium, KS (3.7 miles),
Sylvia, KS (4.1 miles ),
Ellinwood, KS (4.2 miles ),
Raymond, KS (4.2 miles),
Great Bend, KS (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 38.10 N, Longitude: 98.66 W

Area code: 620

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

Hudson satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.4%
Kansas:

2.0%
Most common industries in Hudson, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (24.5%)
  • Educational services (18.4%)
  • Food (12.2%)
  • Chemicals (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.2%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (6.1%)
  • Health care (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (37.5%)
  • Food (12.5%)
  • Chemicals (12.5%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (9.4%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (41.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (23.5%)
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Food (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Hudson, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (20.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.1%)
  • Top executives (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (31.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (15.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.4%)
  • Top executives (6.2%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (29.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (17.6%)
  • Other financial specialists (11.8%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (11.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.9%)

Average climate in Hudson, Kansas

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Tornado activity:

Hudson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 110% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.8 miles away from the Hudson city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1950, a category F4 tornado 24.8 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hudson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 751% 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 150.2 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 206.5 miles away from Hudson center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 111.7 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 81.0 miles away from Hudson center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 37.8 miles away from Hudson center
On 11/30/2015 at 09:49:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 99.3 miles away from Hudson center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Stafford County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hudson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hudson:

  • LEISURE HOMESTEAD AT ST JOHN (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ST JOHN, KS)
  • HEARTHSTONE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SAINT JOHN, KS)
  • ST JOHN PRIMARY CARE HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; SAINT JOHN, KS)
  • STAFFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL HHA (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; STAFFORD, KS)
  • LEISURE HOMESTEAD ASSN (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; STAFFORD, KS)
  • LEISURE HOMESTEAD AT STAFFORD (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; STAFFORD, KS)
  • STAFFORD DISTRICT HOSPITAL #4 (Hospital, about 11 miles away; STAFFORD, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hudson:

  • Barton County Community College (about 22 miles; Great Bend, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,108)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 41 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 65 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Newman University (about 77 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 77 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 77 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Wichita State University (about 80 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Hudson: Stafford County Flour Mills Grain Elevator Number 1 (A), Stafford County Rural Fire Department Station 430 (B), Hudson Community Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Hudson: Trinity Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Stafford 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:

2.2 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.3%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.4%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Hudson (2011 data):

  • UMB National Bank of America: Hudson Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1904/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $825.6 mil, Deposits: $401.1 mil, headquarters in Salina, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Umb Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Hudson:

Marital status in Hudson, KS
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 53.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

For population 25 years and over in Hudson:

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hudson, KS (based on Stafford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,3579
Evangelical Protestant8368
Catholic3272
Other1-
None1,916-
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: 2
Stafford County:

4.57 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Here:

9.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Stafford County:

18.29 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

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

9.8%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Stafford County:

29.7%
Kansas:

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

19.7%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$775
Financial Administration 0$0 2$950
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,329
Sewerage 0$0 1$554
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$100
Totals for Government 0$0 11$3,707

Strongest AM radio stations in Hudson:

  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT 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.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNNS (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LARNED, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hudson:

  • KGGG (94.7 FM; STERLING, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KHMY (93.1 FM; PRATT, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KVGB-FM (104.3 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KWBI (91.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Hudson:

  • KSNC (Channel 2; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KWCH-TV (Channel 12; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K30GD (Channel 30; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.4mTotal length
  • $530,000Total costs
  • 265Total average daily traffic
  • 19Total average daily truck traffic
  • 320Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Hudson)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Hudson Grade School (Lat: 38.108333 Lon: -98.651750), Call Sign: KNDY224,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.295 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2022, Expiration Date: 10/07/2032, Registrant: Usd 350, 505 N. Broadway, St. John, KS 67576, Phone: (620) 549-3564, Email:

  • Lat: 38.158000 Lon: -98.637472, Call Sign: WQCC613,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.460 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2005, Expiration Date: 01/31/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/05/2005, Certifier: Michael R Gatton, Registrant: Mobile Radio Service, Inc., Route 2, Box 249-A, Great Bend, KS 67530, Phone: (620) 793-5443, Fax: (620) 793-6507


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • HUDSON, 1356 Ne 69th Ave. (Lat: 38.152333 Lon: -98.636778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 109.7 m, Overall height: 114.3 m, Call Sign: WQUH298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2014, Expiration Date: 07/08/2024, Cancellation Date: 12/14/2015, Certifier: Steven A Regitz, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • KS-HUDSONCN1, 108 S Church St (Lat: 38.102639 Lon: -98.658472), Type: Silo, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 48 m, Call Sign: WRKD518,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/15/2020, Expiration Date: 12/15/2030, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • Hudson, E Valley Ave (Lat: 38.102556 Lon: -98.658444), Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRKT347,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2021, Expiration Date: 02/09/2031, Certifier: Daniel P Friesen, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • HUDSON, 108 S Church St (Lat: 38.102667 Lon: -98.658472), Type: Silo, Structure height: 44.2 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: WRKX592, Licensee ID: L01074168,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2021, Expiration Date: 02/27/2031, Certifier: Beau Rebel, Registrant: Gbt Communications, Inc, 103 Lincoln Street, Rush Center, KS 67575, Phone: (785) 372-4236, Fax: (785) 372-4210, Email:

  • Hudson, 59 Ne 130th St. (Lat: 38.144139 Lon: -98.737250), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WHC477,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6795.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2022, Expiration Date: 12/17/2031, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: W3ASM, Licensee ID: L00961342, Grant Date: 01/15/2015, Expiration Date: 03/27/2025, Certifier: Charles F Leidy, Registrant: Charles F Leidy, 1406 Ne 80th Ave, Hudson, KS 67545

  • Call Sign: KE0EIJ, Licensee ID: L01942231, Grant Date: 05/06/2015, Expiration Date: 05/06/2025, Certifier: Bryan D Figger, Registrant: Bryan D Figger, 306 N. View St., Hudson, KS 67545


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hudson, KS
  • 94.6%Utility gas
  • 5.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hudson, KS
  • 57.1%Electricity
  • 42.9%Utility gas


Hudson 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 significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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