Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.2%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.6%)
Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)
Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
Cashiers (4.5%)
Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.5%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.5%)
Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.0%)
Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.0%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.8%)
Cashiers (9.0%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (7.9%)
Waiters and waitresses (7.9%)
Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)
Average climate in Melvern, Kansas
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Melvern-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the Melvern city center killed 44 peopleand injured 207 peopleand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 6/8/1966, a category F5 tornado 32.3 miles away from the city center killed 16 peopleand injured 450 peopleand causedbetween $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Melvern-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 620% 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 160.5 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 215.0 miles away from Melvern 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 137.9 miles away from the city center On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 185.5 miles away from Melvern center On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 218.8 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 131.1 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Osage County (19) is greater than the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15 Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Melvern:
HILLTOP HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LYNDON, KS)
COFFEY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WAVERLY, KS)
OSAGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; OSAGE CITY, KS)
PETERSON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; OSAGE CITY, KS)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Melvern:
Emporia State University (about 31 miles; Emporia, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,687)
Baker University (about 31 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
Washburn University (about 37 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)
University of Kansas (about 38 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
Allen County Community College (about 42 miles; Iola, KS; FT enrollment: 2,089)
MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 53 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
Johnson County Community College (about 57 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 11,976)
Notable locations in Melvern: Melvern City Park Fairgrounds (A), Melvern Police Department (B), Osage County Fire District 3 Melvern (C), Melvern City Hall (D), Melvern Community Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Osage County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Melvern that have no violations reported:
MELVERN RES ARROW ROCK (Population served: 25,Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:
2.4 people
Kansas:
2.5 people
Percentage of family households:
This city:
68.6%
Whole state:
66.0%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:
7.5%
Whole state:
5.8%
No gay or lesbian households reported
5 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
2 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
Banks with branches in Melvern (2011 data):
The Lyndon State Bank: Melvern Branch at 102 South Main Street, branch established on 1988/01/25. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $80.1 mil, Deposits: $66.8 mil, headquarters in Lyndon, KS, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Cmjr Investments, Inc.
Religion statistics for Melvern, KS (based on Osage County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Mainline Protestant
3,187
12
Evangelical Protestant
2,573
19
Catholic
958
2
Other
7
1
None
9,570
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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
250 E Of Main St Water Tower (Lat: 38.506111 Lon: -95.636917), Call Sign: WNNT383, Licensee ID: L00799021, Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 04/26/2004, Expiration Date: 03/07/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/10/2014, Registrant: City Of Melvern
Mp:75.9 6 Km Ne (Lat: 38.535278 Lon: -95.579972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPHN231, Licensee ID: L00258361, Assigned Frequencies: 896.887 MHz, 896.937 MHz, 896.987 MHz, 897.887 MHz, 897.937 MHz, 897.987 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/1998, Expiration Date: 02/11/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2003, Registrant: Association Of American Railroads, 55500 Dot Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001, Phone: (202) 639-2217
On Sr 174 .5 Mi S (Lat: 38.501667 Lon: -95.638028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPGJ288, Assigned Frequencies: 451.175 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2014, Expiration Date: 01/26/2025, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
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KC13XC366, Waverly Exit Off I-35 N -333rd St. E 2mi Nw Corner Of I/S 333rd And Shawnee Hts (Lat: 38.463889 Lon: -95.564972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 101.8 m, Call Sign: WQQY517, Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 05/23/2023, Expiration Date: 03/26/2033, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
Melvern WT City, E Hollman St (Lat: 38.506306 Lon: -95.637028), Type: Tank, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 47 m, Call Sign: WRKB211, Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/03/2020, Expiration Date: 12/03/2030, Cancellation Date: 12/04/2023, Certifier: Zachary Peres, Registrant: Jmz Corporation, 800 W Miller Road, Iola, KS 66749, Phone: (620) 365-7782, Email:
A5J0040A, Waverly Exit Off I-35 N -333rd St. E 2mi Nw Corner Of I/S 333rd And Shawnee Hts (Lat: 38.463889 Lon: -95.564972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 101.8 m, Call Sign: WRUY563, Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 10/18/2022, Expiration Date: 10/18/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
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Call Sign: KD0RII, Licensee ID: L01695992, Grant Date: 04/06/2022, Expiration Date: 04/06/2032, Certifier: George S Phoenix, Registrant: George S Phoenix, 118 Sw Fox St, Melvern, KS 66510
Call Sign: KE0HYR, Licensee ID: L02007705, Grant Date: 03/04/2016, Expiration Date: 03/04/2026, Certifier: Doug M Harkness, Registrant: Doug M Harkness, 29475 S Paulen Ter, Melvern, KS 66510
Call Sign: KE0MNZ, Licensee ID: L02089995, Grant Date: 03/16/2017, Expiration Date: 03/16/2027, Certifier: Jonathan Starch, Registrant: Jonathan Starch, 31272 S Croco Rd, Melvern, KS 66510
FAA Registered Aircraft:
1
Aircraft: CESSNA 172RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 9584B, N9584B, N-9584B, Serial Number: 172RG0899, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 04/02/2013 Registrant (Co-Owned): Jerry W Beeman, 122 Se Beck St, Melvern, KS 66510, Other Owners: Kaila D Beeman
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 26. The highest number of fires - 64 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (63.9%), and Structure Fires (24.5%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Melvern, KS