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St. John is famous for its downtown city square, fountain, and small-town appeal where children ride their bikes to school, the store or park and horse and riders strolling the streets is not an uncommon sight. The three-tier fountain in the center of the city square is a draw for many. The fountain stands in the center of the town square, which is surrounded by an ornate block wall. The square also boasts a small scale Statue of Liberty, as part of the Boy Scout's 40th anniversary theme, “Strengthen the Arm of Liberty.”
On the north edge of St. John is a recreational area including Brown Memorial Park, a large park that features picnic shelters, playground equipment, walking path, frisbee golf, tennis courts, basketball court, skate park, baseball diamond, swimming pool, football field and track.
The City boasts a progressive library in the Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, with high speed wireless Internet, Wii Station and Community Room. It is one of only three combined community/school libraries in the state and has been designated a 5-Star Library five years in a row.
St. John is one of the southern gateways to Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, a wetland refuge of significant importance to a variety of migrating waterfowl. QNWR is the winter home for several Bald and Golden Eagles. It offers a wide range of opportunities for birdwatchers, hunters, fishermen and nature lovers of all ages. It is also the southern starting point for the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway that passes through QNWR and Cheyenne Bottoms in Barton County.
Yearly Events
St. John Jubilee
St. John Jubilee is a Memorial Day weekend celebration that has been a community event for decades. At this event, the community traditionally welcomes summer with alumni homecomings, entertainment, street vendors, carnival rides, a street dance and other special events.
Around the Square Car Show
Around the Square Car Show is held the last Saturday of August each year. Coming from many areas showing off cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles, bicycles and pedal cars!
On the north edge of St. John is a recreational area including Brown Memorial Park, a large park that features picnic shelters, playground equipment, walking path, frisbee golf, tennis courts, basketball court, skate park, baseball diamond, swimming pool, football field and track.
The City boasts a progressive library in the Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, with high speed wireless Internet, Wii Station and Community Room. It is one of only three combined community/school libraries in the state and has been designated a 5-Star Library five years in a row.
St. John is one of the southern gateways to Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, a wetland refuge of significant importance to a variety of migrating waterfowl. QNWR is the winter home for several Bald and Golden Eagles. It offers a wide range of opportunities for birdwatchers, hunters, fishermen and nature lovers of all ages. It is also the southern starting point for the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway that passes through QNWR and Cheyenne Bottoms in Barton County.
Yearly Events
St. John Jubilee
St. John Jubilee is a Memorial Day weekend celebration that has been a community event for decades. At this event, the community traditionally welcomes summer with alumni homecomings, entertainment, street vendors, carnival rides, a street dance and other special events.
Around the Square Car Show
Around the Square Car Show is held the last Saturday of August each year. Coming from many areas showing off cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles, bicycles and pedal cars!
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Nearby Colleges and Universities
Barton County Community College Pratt County Community College Hutchinson Community College Dodge Community College Fort Hays State University Wichita State University |
Economy
Workforce The median income for a household is $31,500 and the median income for a family is $41,761. About 9.1% of the population is below the poverty line. Housing and Commercial Growth Median Home Value $63,968 Total Housing Units - 684 Percent Home Ownership - 77% Median Rent - $438/month |
Census Information
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,295 people, 534 households, and 336 families residing in St. John. The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 0.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.1% of the population.
The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,295 people, 534 households, and 336 families residing in St. John. The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 0.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.1% of the population.
The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
