Belleville, Kansas facts for kids
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Belleville, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Republic County Courthouse (2010)
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Location within Republic County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Republic |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Arabelle Tutton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2) |
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,007 |
| • Density | 964.9/sq mi (372.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66935
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-05600 |
| GNIS ID | 485546 |
Belleville is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, about 2,007 people lived in Belleville.
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History of Belleville
Belleville was started in 1869. It became an official city in 1878. The city got its name from Arabelle Tutton. She was the wife of one of the people who helped create the town.
The first post office in Belleville opened in February 1870. This helped people send and receive mail.
Geography and Climate
Belleville is a city with a total area of about 2.02 square miles (5.23 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Belleville's Weather
The weather in Belleville changes throughout the year. Summers can be hot, and winters can be cold. The city gets rain and sometimes snow. Here is a summary of the weather:
| Climate data for Belleville, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1935–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
85 (29) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
100 (38) |
111 (44) |
113 (45) |
114 (46) |
113 (45) |
101 (38) |
85 (29) |
80 (27) |
114 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 60.5 (15.8) |
66.8 (19.3) |
78.1 (25.6) |
85.3 (29.6) |
91.8 (33.2) |
97.1 (36.2) |
101.5 (38.6) |
99.6 (37.6) |
95.3 (35.2) |
87.5 (30.8) |
72.5 (22.5) |
61.8 (16.6) |
102.7 (39.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.5 (3.1) |
42.1 (5.6) |
54.3 (12.4) |
64.3 (17.9) |
74.2 (23.4) |
85.2 (29.6) |
90.0 (32.2) |
87.6 (30.9) |
80.2 (26.8) |
66.9 (19.4) |
52.5 (11.4) |
40.3 (4.6) |
64.6 (18.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 26.5 (−3.1) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
41.4 (5.2) |
51.6 (10.9) |
62.8 (17.1) |
73.7 (23.2) |
78.4 (25.8) |
75.9 (24.4) |
67.6 (19.8) |
54.3 (12.4) |
40.5 (4.7) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
52.7 (11.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15.5 (−9.2) |
18.7 (−7.4) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
38.9 (3.8) |
51.3 (10.7) |
62.1 (16.7) |
66.9 (19.4) |
64.1 (17.8) |
55.0 (12.8) |
41.6 (5.3) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
40.9 (4.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −2.8 (−19.3) |
.12 (−17.71) |
11.1 (−11.6) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
36.7 (2.6) |
49.9 (9.9) |
56.8 (13.8) |
54.6 (12.6) |
40.1 (4.5) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
12.8 (−10.7) |
2.3 (−16.5) |
−7.0 (−21.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −19 (−28) |
−21 (−29) |
−14 (−26) |
10 (−12) |
25 (−4) |
40 (4) |
46 (8) |
41 (5) |
25 (−4) |
14 (−10) |
−10 (−23) |
−25 (−32) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.61 (15) |
0.97 (25) |
1.49 (38) |
2.75 (70) |
4.57 (116) |
4.34 (110) |
4.46 (113) |
3.72 (94) |
3.12 (79) |
2.50 (64) |
1.15 (29) |
0.92 (23) |
30.60 (777) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.0 (10) |
4.9 (12) |
2.5 (6.4) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
1.0 (2.5) |
2.5 (6.4) |
15.3 (39) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.5 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 8.3 | 9.5 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 6.3 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 75.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 8.1 |
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People in Belleville
The number of people living in Belleville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 238 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,868 | 684.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,833 | −1.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,224 | 21.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,254 | 1.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,383 | 5.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,580 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,858 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,940 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,063 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,805 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,517 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,239 | −11.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,991 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,007 | 0.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Belleville's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,007 people living in Belleville. There were 919 households, which are groups of people living together. About half of these households were families.
Most people in Belleville were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.59% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
About 22.3% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples. Some households had a female head without a partner. About 42.2% of households were single individuals. Many of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Belleville was about 46.8 years old. Many residents were 65 or older. About 22.2% of the population was under 18.
Belleville's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,991 people living in Belleville. There were 949 households. The city had about 1,162 housing units.
Most people were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
About 19.8% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples. About 41.3% of all households were single individuals. Many of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age in the city was 51.6 years. About 18.1% of residents were under 18. A large portion, 32.9%, were 65 years or older.
Local Media
Belleville has its own newspaper called The Belleville Telescope. It started in 1870 and has been published regularly since 1873.
Education
Students in Belleville go to schools in the Republic County USD 109 public school district. This district was created in 2006. It combined two older school districts: Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455.
Fun Places to Visit
Belleville has some interesting places to see:
- Blair Theatre
- Boyer Gallery
- Republic County Historical Society Museum
- Belleville High Banks, known as "The fastest dirt track in the world"
Famous People from Belleville
Some notable people have connections to Belleville:
- Larry Cheney (1886–1969), a professional baseball player.
- Nick Hague (born 1975), a NASA astronaut and a Colonel in the United States Air Force. He was born in Belleville.
- Dean Nesmith, a professional football player and a well-known athletic trainer.
- A.Q. Miller, who has a journalism school named after him at Kansas State University.
See also
In Spanish: Belleville (Kansas) para niños
