Cave, Missouri facts for kids
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Cave, Missouri
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Location of Cave, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 0 |
| • Density | 0.00/sq mi (0.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-12079 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1669590 |
Cave is a small city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. It's located in the central part of the country. In 2010, the city had 5 people living there. However, by the 2020 census, the population was 0. This makes Cave the smallest incorporated community in Missouri.
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History of Cave
Cave became an official city in the 1980s. It was first counted in the 1990 census. At that time, ten people lived in Cave.
Geography of Cave
Cave is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.99 square miles (2.53 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.96 square miles (2.45 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Cave
The weather in Cave, Missouri, changes throughout the year. Summers are usually hot, and winters are cold. The area gets a fair amount of rain each year. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Cave, Missouri | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
80 (27) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
95 (35) |
109 (43) |
50 (10) |
106 (41) |
101 (38) |
94 (34) |
85 (29) |
75 (24) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43 (6) |
47 (8) |
59 (15) |
70 (21) |
78 (26) |
86 (30) |
90 (32) |
89 (32) |
81 (27) |
70 (21) |
58 (14) |
45 (7) |
68 (20) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
36 (2) |
46 (8) |
55 (13) |
64 (18) |
69 (21) |
66 (19) |
57 (14) |
46 (8) |
36 (2) |
27 (−3) |
46 (8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −16 (−27) |
−12 (−24) |
1 (−17) |
21 (−6) |
33 (1) |
45 (7) |
— | 46 (8) |
32 (0) |
23 (−5) |
6 (−14) |
−22 (−30) |
−22 (−30) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.32 (59) |
2.22 (56) |
3.30 (84) |
3.66 (93) |
4.27 (108) |
3.90 (99) |
3.54 (90) |
2.69 (68) |
2.95 (75) |
2.93 (74) |
3.31 (84) |
2.44 (62) |
37.53 (952) |
| Source: MSN Weather | |||||||||||||
Population Changes in Cave
The number of people living in Cave has changed over the years. Here's how the population has been recorded by the U.S. Census:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 10 | — | |
| 2000 | 7 | −30.0% | |
| 2010 | 5 | −28.6% | |
| 2020 | 0 | −100.0% | |
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Details from the 2010 Census
In 2010, the census counted 5 people living in Cave. These people lived in 3 different homes, and 2 of these were families. The population density was about 5.2 people per square mile. All the residents counted were White.
Out of the 3 homes, two were married couples living together. One home had a single person living there. On average, each home had about 1.67 people, and each family had 2 people.
The average age of people in Cave in 2010 was 61.5 years old. No one was under 18. One person was between 18 and 24 years old. Three people were between 45 and 64 years old. One person was 65 years or older. There were three males and two females living in Cave at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Cave (Misuri) para niños
