Facts and Statistics: Wellsville, Kansas Chamber of Commerce
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City Government
Wellsville's form of government is Mayor/Council. We have a Comprehensive City Plan and have adopted City Zoning. There are 44 Volunteer Fire Personnel. Our Fire Insurance Class Inside City is 6, Outside City is 9. There are five Full-Time Police.
Population
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Year |
City |
County |
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2000 |
1,606 |
24,784 |
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1990 |
1,562 |
26,466 |
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1980 |
1,363 |
21,628 |
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1970 |
1,183 |
19,254 |
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1960 |
984 |
19,884 |
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Climate
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Average Temperature: |
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January |
28° F |
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April |
56° F |
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July |
79° F |
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October |
58° F |
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Local Lakes
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Hillsdale Lake |
10 mi. |
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Pomona Lake |
35 mi. |
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Clinton Lake |
30 mi. |
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Melvern Lake |
40 mi. |
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Highways Serving The Community
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Interstate I-435 |
(E-W) |
22 mi. |
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Interstate I-35 |
(N-S) |
1 mi. |
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U.S. Highway US 56 |
(E-W) |
3 mi. |
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State Highway K-68 |
(E-W) |
3 mi. |
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State Highway K-33 |
(N-S) |
1 mi. |
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Utilities Statistics: Wellsville, Kansas
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Utilities
ELECTRIC SERVICE
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Supplier: Kansas City Power and Light
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Interconnected: Yes
TELEPHONE SERVICE
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Supplier: CenturyLink
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Fiber Optics: Yes
NATURAL GAS
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Supplier: Kansas Gas Service
WATER
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Supplier: City of Wellsville
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Water Source: Baldwin City/Clinton Lake
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Capacity of Water Plant: 245,000 gal./day
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Average Consumption: 100,000 gal./day
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Peak Demand: 175,000 gal./day
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Storage Capacity: 3000,000 gal.
TYPE OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: LAGOON
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Gallons/day: 15,000
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Population Equivalent: 15,000
Trash Collection
Schools:
218 Ash. St.
Wellsville, KS 66092
Phone: (785) 883-2996
Fax: (785) 883-4850
Enrollment: 350 (Grades P-5)
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 1:14
602 Walnut St.
Wellsville, KS 66092
Phone: (785) 883-2057
Fax: (785) 883-2294
Enrollment: 180 (Grades 6-8)
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 1:15
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602 Walnut St.
Wellsville, KS 66092
Phone: (785) 883-2057
Fax: (785) 883-2294
Enrollment: 225 (Grades 9-12)
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 1:15
Schools Statistics: Wellsville, Kansas
Member of Pioneer League
3-A Classification
Q.P.A. (Quality Performance Accreditation) accredited in the State of Kansas.
Governed by a 7-member Board of Education who are elected by district patrons.
Co-Curricular Activities include: debate, drama, yearbook, newspaper, football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, wrestling, softball, baseball,
track and field, KAYS, SADD, chess and math teams, and Science Olympiad.
Nearby Colleges and Universities
Community Services: Wellsville, Kansas
Wellsville is an expanding town with many services available to the community:
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5 Protestant Churches
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Banks - Financial
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Grocery Store
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Service Stations
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Veterinary Clinics
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Funeral Home
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Quilt & Fabric Shop
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Auto Body Shop
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Group and Meeting Facilities
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Senior Citizen Center
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Parks and Recreation
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Real Estate Agents
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Family Physician
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Retirement/Skilled Nursing Facility
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Barbershop
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Beauty Shops
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Taverns
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Antique Stores
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Pharmacy/Gift Shop
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Car Wash
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General Store
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Machine Shop
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Restaurants
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Office Space
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Public Library
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Auto Sales
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Homebuilders
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Community Swimming Pool
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Clubs and Organizations: Wellsville, Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Wellsville supports a large and diverse assortment of organizations to involve the whole community.
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Wellsville Chamber of Commerce
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American Legion
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Masonic Lodge
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Fit & Fun Club
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Kiwanis' Club
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Boy Scouts
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Girl Scouts
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4-H Club
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Crescent Club
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Friends of the Library
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PTA
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Booster Club
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Wellsville Joint Recreation Commission
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Quilters' Club
Community Links: Wellsville, Kansas