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Beloit, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Mitchell County Courthouse (2014)
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| Nickname(s):
"The Heart of the Solomon Valley"
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| Motto(s):
"We're glad you're here, and we hope you stay for awhile."
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Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Platted | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1872 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.94 sq mi (10.21 km2) |
| • Land | 3.92 sq mi (10.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,404 |
| • Density | 864.0/sq mi (333.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
67420
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-05775 |
| GNIS ID | 485547 |
Beloit is a city in Kansas, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Mitchell County. In 2020, about 3,404 people lived there. Beloit is known as "The Heart of the Solomon Valley." Its motto is: "We're glad you're here, and we hope you stay for awhile."
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History of Beloit
Beloit became the county seat of Mitchell County, Kansas in 1870. It is located northeast of the center of the county, right on the Solomon River. In 1873, a large iron bridge was built across the river.
The area was first settled in 1868 by A.A. Bell. He wanted to use the river's water power. For a while, the town was called Willow Springs. Later, Tim Hersey, one of the founders and the first mayor, renamed it Beloit. He named it after his hometown, Beloit, Wisconsin.
A.A. Bell became the postmaster in 1870. The first school was built in 1871. By 1898, about 2,500 people lived in Beloit. The town is located where two major railroads, the Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific, meet.
A local story says that Native Americans advised A.A. Bell to build the town at a certain bend in the Solomon River. This was supposed to protect the town from tornadoes. As of 2022, downtown Beloit has only been hit by one tornado, which happened in November 1922.
The town of Beloit was officially planned on March 26, 1872. It grew very quickly. In July 1872, it became an official city. Beloit was also home to the Kansas Industrial School for Girls, a facility for young people.
Geography of Beloit
Beloit covers about 4.05 square miles (10.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Beloit's Climate
The weather in Beloit has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Beloit has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets plenty of rain and has warm temperatures for much of the year.
| Climate data for Beloit, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–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) |
86 (30) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
103 (39) |
112 (44) |
113 (45) |
113 (45) |
109 (43) |
99 (37) |
87 (31) |
83 (28) |
113 (45) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 63.1 (17.3) |
69.4 (20.8) |
79.8 (26.6) |
86.6 (30.3) |
92.8 (33.8) |
99.2 (37.3) |
103.1 (39.5) |
101.2 (38.4) |
97.4 (36.3) |
88.9 (31.6) |
75.2 (24.0) |
63.7 (17.6) |
104.2 (40.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.5 (4.2) |
44.1 (6.7) |
55.7 (13.2) |
65.7 (18.7) |
75.4 (24.1) |
86.9 (30.5) |
91.8 (33.2) |
89.1 (31.7) |
81.6 (27.6) |
68.6 (20.3) |
54.2 (12.3) |
42.1 (5.6) |
66.2 (19.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.2 (−2.1) |
32.4 (0.2) |
42.8 (6.0) |
53.2 (11.8) |
63.9 (17.7) |
75.2 (24.0) |
80.1 (26.7) |
77.6 (25.3) |
69.3 (20.7) |
55.7 (13.2) |
42.1 (5.6) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
54.3 (12.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.9 (−8.4) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
40.7 (4.8) |
52.4 (11.3) |
63.4 (17.4) |
68.4 (20.2) |
66.1 (18.9) |
57.0 (13.9) |
42.7 (5.9) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
42.4 (5.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −0.9 (−18.3) |
3.4 (−15.9) |
11.9 (−11.2) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
36.5 (2.5) |
50.4 (10.2) |
57.4 (14.1) |
55.1 (12.8) |
41.0 (5.0) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
14.1 (−9.9) |
3.8 (−15.7) |
−5.1 (−20.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −27 (−33) |
−21 (−29) |
−12 (−24) |
7 (−14) |
27 (−3) |
40 (4) |
46 (8) |
40 (4) |
24 (−4) |
12 (−11) |
−8 (−22) |
−26 (−32) |
−27 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.68 (17) |
0.82 (21) |
1.45 (37) |
2.60 (66) |
4.39 (112) |
3.77 (96) |
4.84 (123) |
3.58 (91) |
2.72 (69) |
1.98 (50) |
1.21 (31) |
1.04 (26) |
29.08 (739) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.0 (10) |
3.7 (9.4) |
1.7 (4.3) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
1.3 (3.3) |
3.9 (9.9) |
15.6 (40) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.5 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 7.5 | 10.9 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 8.1 | 6.6 | 6.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 80.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 8.0 |
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People of Beloit (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,835 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,455 | 33.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,359 | −3.9% | |
| 1910 | 3,082 | 30.6% | |
| 1920 | 3,315 | 7.6% | |
| 1930 | 3,502 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,765 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,085 | 8.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,837 | −6.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,121 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,367 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,066 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 4,019 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,835 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,404 | −11.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Information
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 3,404 people living in Beloit. There were 1,471 households and 855 families. Most people (about 94.45%) were white. A small number were black, Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 3.73% of people identified with two or more races. About 3.26% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24% of households had children under 18. Nearly half (48.1%) were married couples. About 38.1% of households were people living alone. The average household had 2.2 people. The average family had 2.7 people.
About 23.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 24.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Beloit was 44.6 years.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the census showed 3,835 people lived in Beloit. There were 1,647 households. The city was mostly (98.1%) White.
About 25.6% of households had children under 18. Many households (48.3%) were married couples. About 41.5% of households were not families.
The average age in Beloit was 42.8 years. About 21.6% of residents were under 18. About 21% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).
Education in Beloit
Beloit has a public school district called Beloit USD 273. Two of its three schools are in Beloit:
- Beloit Elementary School
- Beloit Junior/Senior High School: This high school usually has about 230 students. Its sports teams and other activities compete in the 3A division. The mascot for Beloit Junior/Senior High is the "Trojans."
Beloit also has two Catholic schools:
- St. John's Catholic Grade School
- St. John's Catholic High School: This high school has about 60 students each year. Its teams compete in the 1A, Division II category. The mascot for St. John's is the "Bluejay."
Beloit is also home to the North Central Kansas Technical College.
Famous People from Beloit
- Sam Colson: A former javelin thrower.
- Scott Fulhage: A professional football punter who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals.
- Margaret H'Doubler: An important educator.
- Gene Keady: A well-known college and professional basketball coach.
- Waldo McBurney: Was once known as the oldest living worker in the United States.
- Nancy Moritz: A United States circuit judge for a high court. She was born in Beloit.
- Mathew Pitsch: A politician who served in the Arkansas House of Representatives.
- Dean Sturgis: A baseball player.
- Rodger Ward: A professional race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 twice.
See also
In Spanish: Beloit (Kansas) para niños
