Appleton City, Missouri facts for kids
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Appleton City, Missouri
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Location of Appleton City, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Clair |
| Incorporated | 1870 |
| Government | |
| • Type | 4th Class City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,032 |
| • Density | 898.95/sq mi (347.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64724
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| FIPS code | 29-01522 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393969 |
| Website | http://www.acmogov.com |
Appleton City is a small city located in St. Clair County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,032 people lived there. It is the biggest city in St. Clair County.
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History of Appleton City
Appleton City was first known as Arlington. It was officially planned and laid out in 1870. The city got its current name from D.S. Appleton. He was a person from the D. Appleton & Company. Mr. Appleton gave a $500 library to the city.
The Hudson City School is an important building in Appleton City. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. This means it is a special place that is protected because of its history.
Geography and Climate
Appleton City is located in Missouri. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.15 square miles (2.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Appleton City's Weather
Appleton City experiences a variety of weather throughout the year. The temperatures change quite a bit from winter to summer. This area gets a good amount of rain and some snow.
| Climate data for Appleton City, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1890–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) |
83 (28) |
92 (33) |
94 (34) |
100 (38) |
110 (43) |
116 (47) |
112 (44) |
107 (42) |
100 (38) |
90 (32) |
75 (24) |
116 (47) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 40.0 (4.4) |
45.4 (7.4) |
56.1 (13.4) |
65.9 (18.8) |
74.7 (23.7) |
83.6 (28.7) |
88.2 (31.2) |
87.3 (30.7) |
79.4 (26.3) |
68.2 (20.1) |
55.1 (12.8) |
44.0 (6.7) |
65.7 (18.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30.6 (−0.8) |
35.1 (1.7) |
45.2 (7.3) |
54.9 (12.7) |
64.8 (18.2) |
73.9 (23.3) |
78.4 (25.8) |
77.0 (25.0) |
68.7 (20.4) |
57.1 (13.9) |
44.9 (7.2) |
34.8 (1.6) |
55.4 (13.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.2 (−6.0) |
24.9 (−3.9) |
34.2 (1.2) |
43.9 (6.6) |
54.8 (12.7) |
64.2 (17.9) |
68.5 (20.3) |
66.7 (19.3) |
58.1 (14.5) |
46.1 (7.8) |
34.7 (1.5) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
45.2 (7.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −22 (−30) |
−29 (−34) |
−7 (−22) |
13 (−11) |
26 (−3) |
41 (5) |
46 (8) |
44 (7) |
29 (−2) |
18 (−8) |
1 (−17) |
−22 (−30) |
−29 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.57 (40) |
1.74 (44) |
3.19 (81) |
4.63 (118) |
5.88 (149) |
4.66 (118) |
4.50 (114) |
4.13 (105) |
4.33 (110) |
3.35 (85) |
3.19 (81) |
2.32 (59) |
43.49 (1,105) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.8 (9.7) |
2.3 (5.8) |
1.3 (3.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
2.1 (5.3) |
9.8 (25) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.0 | 5.3 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 11.8 | 9.7 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 6.6 | 5.9 | 94.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 5.1 |
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Population Information
The number of people living in Appleton City has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,034 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,081 | 4.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,133 | 4.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,018 | −10.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,262 | 24.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,136 | −10.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,188 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,150 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,075 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,058 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,257 | 18.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,280 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,314 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,127 | −14.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,032 | −8.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 1,127 people living in Appleton City. The city had 501 homes. Most people living there were White. A small number of people were African American or Native American. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was about 45 years old. About 21% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, about 26% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more females lived in the city than males.
Education in Appleton City
The Appleton City R-II School District runs the local schools. They have one elementary school for younger students. There is also Appleton City High School for older students.
The town also has a public library. It is called the Appleton City Library. It is a place where everyone can read books and learn.
Famous People from Appleton City
Many interesting people have come from Appleton City:
- Edward A. Babler - A doctor who helped many people. A state park is named after him.
- John Baldwin - He was a state senator in Missouri.
- Byron Calame - An editor for big newspapers like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
- Ivah Wills Coburn - A well-known stage actress.
- Daniel Cowan Jackling - An engineer who found new ways to mine copper.
- Vester Pegg - An actor from the time of silent films.
See also
In Spanish: Appleton City (Misuri) para niños
