The U.S. ZIP Code 66966 is associated with Scandia, KS in Republic County. The current population estimate is 662. It is estimated that 27.0% of residents in the 66966 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 44.5 years. An estimated 96.3% in this Kansas region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $29,117. The median household income is at $51,190, while an estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 66966 is $51,190, while the region's mean household income is $60,920. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,117. The per capita income in ZIP Code 66966 of $29,117 is approximately 8.48% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,814. An estimated 8.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 13.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 29.6% of the population in 66966 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.2% of 66966 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 29.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 66966, 96.3% of the population graduated high school, while 22.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.3% in this Republic County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 32.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 66966, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 66966 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 66966 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.7%), followed by Black or African American (2.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 66966, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Republic County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 66966 are older than average. The median age of 44.5 years in ZIP Code 66966 is approximately 16.8% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.2% of the population in 66966 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 66966 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 66966 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 41.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 66966 is high blood pressure, as approximately 39.4% of adults 18 and older in this Republic County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 39.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.3% |
| Current asthma | 9.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.1% |
| High cholesterol | 41.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 66966 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.0% of those 18 and above in 66966 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 66966 include obesity (37.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (29.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 83.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| Current smoking | 15.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.2% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 29.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 66966, an estimated 64.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 9.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Republic County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 64.7% |
In 66966, 71.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.3 minutes. Approximately 29.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 66966 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 23.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 66966 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 29.7% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.8% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.6% |
| Public administration | 3.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 66966 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 66966 | 11.18¢/kWh | 11.76¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh |
| Kansas | 13.74¢/kWh | 11.03¢/kWh | 7.95¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 66966 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.15 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.84 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.93 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.14 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.44 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.4 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.1 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.38 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.43 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.91 | 1.78 | 5.46 |