Burr Oak, Kansas facts for kids
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Burr Oak, Kansas
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Location within Jewell County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jewell |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Platted | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1880 |
| Named for | Burr Oak Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 169/sq mi (65.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66936
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-09525 |
| GNIS ID | 2393473 |
Burr Oak is a small city in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. It is located in the north-central part of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 140 people.
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History of Burr Oak
Burr Oak was first planned out in 1871. It officially became a city in 1880. The city got its name from a nearby stream called Burr Oak Creek.
The first post office in Burr Oak opened in June 1871. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail.
Geography and Climate
Where is Burr Oak?
Burr Oak is a small city. It covers about 0.83 square miles (2.14 square kilometers) of land. There is almost no water area within the city limits.
Burr Oak's Weather
The weather in Burr Oak, Kansas, changes a lot throughout the year. Summers are usually hot, and winters can be very cold. The city gets a good amount of rain, especially in late spring and summer. It also gets some snow in winter.
| Climate data for Burr Oak 1 N, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1900–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
81 (27) |
96 (36) |
100 (38) |
105 (41) |
112 (44) |
117 (47) |
115 (46) |
108 (42) |
101 (38) |
88 (31) |
75 (24) |
117 (47) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.9 (3.3) |
42.2 (5.7) |
53.6 (12.0) |
63.8 (17.7) |
72.4 (22.4) |
83.7 (28.7) |
88.2 (31.2) |
85.8 (29.9) |
78.3 (25.7) |
65.7 (18.7) |
51.9 (11.1) |
40.0 (4.4) |
63.6 (17.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 26.0 (−3.3) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
40.1 (4.5) |
50.0 (10.0) |
60.4 (15.8) |
71.8 (22.1) |
76.4 (24.7) |
73.7 (23.2) |
65.4 (18.6) |
52.3 (11.3) |
38.9 (3.8) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
51.1 (10.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.2 (−9.9) |
17.3 (−8.2) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
36.2 (2.3) |
48.4 (9.1) |
59.9 (15.5) |
64.5 (18.1) |
61.6 (16.4) |
52.4 (11.3) |
38.9 (3.8) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
17.4 (−8.1) |
38.6 (3.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −30 (−34) |
−29 (−34) |
−21 (−29) |
6 (−14) |
21 (−6) |
34 (1) |
45 (7) |
36 (2) |
22 (−6) |
9 (−13) |
−19 (−28) |
−23 (−31) |
−30 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.67 (17) |
0.77 (20) |
1.47 (37) |
2.35 (60) |
4.06 (103) |
3.77 (96) |
4.28 (109) |
3.33 (85) |
2.39 (61) |
2.10 (53) |
1.33 (34) |
0.96 (24) |
27.48 (698) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.7 (14) |
6.9 (18) |
2.7 (6.9) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
2.4 (6.1) |
4.4 (11) |
23.7 (60) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.1 | 5.2 | 7.5 | 8.6 | 11.3 | 9.9 | 9.3 | 9.0 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 89.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.4 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 17.5 |
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People of Burr Oak
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Burr Oak has changed over many years. The city had its highest population around 1910. Since then, the number of residents has slowly become smaller.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 425 | — | |
| 1890 | 597 | 40.5% | |
| 1900 | 671 | 12.4% | |
| 1910 | 746 | 11.2% | |
| 1920 | 638 | −14.5% | |
| 1930 | 595 | −6.7% | |
| 1940 | 560 | −5.9% | |
| 1950 | 505 | −9.8% | |
| 1960 | 473 | −6.3% | |
| 1970 | 426 | −9.9% | |
| 1980 | 366 | −14.1% | |
| 1990 | 278 | −24.0% | |
| 2000 | 265 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 174 | −34.3% | |
| 2020 | 140 | −19.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Burr Oak? (2020 Census)
In 2020, there were 140 people living in Burr Oak. These people lived in 69 households. Most residents were white. A small number of people were of two or more races.
- About 17% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 31% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Burr Oak was about 54.5 years.
Education in Burr Oak
Students in Burr Oak attend schools in the Rock Hills USD 107 public school district. This district is based in Mankato. Burr Oak joined this school district in 2006. The sports teams for Rock Hills High School are called the Grizzlies.
Before 2006, Burr Oak schools combined with schools from Esbon in 1983. They formed the White Rock schools. The White Rock elementary and high schools were located in Burr Oak. Their high school mascot was the Eagles. Later, the Jewell-White Rock team was known as the Predators.
The original Burr Oak High School mascot was the Braves.
See also
In Spanish: Burr Oak (Kansas) para niños
