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Burr Oak, Kansas
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jewell County (legend)
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)
 • Total 140
 • Density 169/sq mi (65.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66936
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.

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)
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
Source: NOAA

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
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

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