Webber, Kansas

Webber, Kansas
City
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jewell County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°56′04″N98°02′06″W / 39.93444°N 98.03500°W / 39.93444; -98.03500 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Jewell
Founded	1880s
Incorporated	1925
Named for	Dan Webber
Area [2]
• Total	0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
• Land	0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,667 ft (508 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	30
• Density	250/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66970
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-76250
GNIS ID	2397240 [1]

Webber is a city in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 30. ^[3]

History

In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Webber to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

The first post office in Webber was established in November 1889. ^[4] The community was named for Dan Webber, an original landowner. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.11 square miles (0.28 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	126		—
1940	104		−17.5%
1950	96		−7.7%
1960	58		−39.6%
1970	49		−15.5%
1980	53		8.2%
1990	39		−26.4%
2000	37		−5.1%
2010	25		−32.4%
2020	30		20.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[7] of 2010, there were 25 people, 13 households, and 8 families living in the city. The population density was 227.3 inhabitants per square mile (87.8/km²). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 245.5 per square mile (94.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 13 households, of which 7.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, and 38.5% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 58.8 years. 4% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 8% were from 25 to 44; 52% were from 45 to 64; and 36% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 68.0% male and 32.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2000, there were 37 people, 20 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 333.8 inhabitants per square mile (128.9/km²). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 225.6 per square mile (87.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 20 households, out of which 10.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.21.

June 24, 1947 flood of the Republican River on the border of Jewell County, Kansas and Republic County, Kansas near Hardy, Nebraska and Webber, Kansas, just south of Nebraska NE-8 on Kansas 1 Rd/CR-1 bridge over the Republican River. The normal flood stage for the river is at the tree line in the foreground.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 10.8% under the age of 18, 16.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 48.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 65 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,417, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,769. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

The community is served by Rock Hills USD 107 public school district. ^[9] It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of White Rock USD 104 and Mankato USD 278. ^[10]

See also

• Lovewell Reservoir and Lovewell State Park

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Webber, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Webber, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
5. "Profile for Webber, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 12, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
9. "USD 107 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
10. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Jewell County, Kansas

External links

• Webber - Directory of Public Officials
• Webber city map, KDOT