Centerville, Kansas facts for kids
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Centerville, Kansas
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 Centerville, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Centerville, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 78 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66014
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-12325 |
| GNIS ID | 2804493 |
Centerville is a small community in Linn County, Kansas. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population. In 2020, 78 people lived in Centerville. It is located about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) north of the city of Blue Mound.
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History of Centerville
The first post office in Centerville opened in March 1855. Centerville still has a post office today. Its ZIP code is 66014.
A railroad line, the Kansas City branch of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, runs through Centerville. This railroad helped local businesses. It supported a grain elevator and a passenger depot. In 2007, an old building called the Amoco Pumphouse was turned into a place for events.
Geography and Climate
Centerville's Climate
The weather in Centerville has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
People in Centerville
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| 2020 | 78 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 78 people living in Centerville. There were 31 households. About 36% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 17% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Centerville was 37 years.
Education
Students in Centerville attend schools in the Prairie View USD 362 public school district.
Famous People from Centerville
Wayne Lamb, a well-known dancer and choreographer, was born in Centerville.
