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Here are some statistics for liquor consumption in Emporia, KS:

As of 2005 there were 28 liquor stores in Emporia, KS

Liquor stores in Emporia are open from 10am – 9pm, Mon – Sat

Laws prohibit the sale of liquor on Sundays

As of 2005 there were 19 bars in Emporia, KS

Emporia bars are open various days of the week, including Sundays, until no later than 2am

In 2005 there were 200 alcohol related injuries reported in Emporia, KS

In 2005 there were 97 alcohol related deaths in Emporia

In 2005 approximately $21 million was spent purchasing alcohol in Emporia, KS

$2.4 million were spent on malt beverage purchases from Wal-Mart

$8 million were spent in Emporia bars

An estimated $7 million was spent purchasing Vodka from Emporia liquor stores

An estimated $12 million was spent purchasing beer or other similar lagers for home consumption

$6 million of bar or restaurant purchases were for beer The median age in Emporia is 28.7

The average amount of beer consumed daily per capita in Emporia, KS is 5 cans

The average amount spent annually on beer per capita in Emporia is $473.68

Emporia, Kansas (66801) is ranked 14th in highest consumption of beer per capita in the United States

In 1968, Emporia, KS was named the #2 party town in the United States

In 1974, Emporia city council tried to improve the city’s reputation by banning beer within city limits

In 1976 the ordinance was repealed, but only after an explosion in the basement of Emporia Middle School drew attention to the rise of moon shining in Emporia

Currently, Emporia has the 2nd most active Alcoholics Anonymous in the state of Kansas

Lots of people drink beer in Emporia because everyone is ugly and there is nothing else to do after breakfast.