Cimarron, Kansas facts for kids
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Cimarron, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Historic 1886 Cimarron Hotel
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Location within Gray County and Kansas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Kansas | |
| County | Gray | |
| Founded | 1878 | |
| Incorporated | 1885 | |
| Named for | Fork in Chisholm Trail towards Cimarron River | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 2,687 ft (819 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,981 | |
| • Density | 1,723/sq mi (664.8/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
67835
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| Area code | 620 | |
| FIPS code | 20-13275 | |
| GNIS ID | 2393524 | |
Cimarron is a city in Kansas, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Gray County. In 2020, about 1,981 people lived there. The city is found along Highway 50.
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History of Cimarron
Cimarron was first settled in 1878. Its name comes from a path on the Chisholm Trail. This path led travelers toward the Cimarron River.
Between 1887 and 1893, a "county seat war" happened in Gray County. This was a fight over which town would be the county's main city. Famous Old West figures like Bat Masterson and Bill Tilghman were involved. After this dispute, Cimarron became the permanent county seat of Gray County.
Early in the morning of June 10, 1893, a group led by Bill Doolin robbed a train. This happened near Cimarron.
In 2016, an Amtrak train called the Southwest Chief had an accident near Cimarron. The train was going from Los Angeles to Chicago. It derailed because the tracks were damaged. A truck from a nearby business had gone out of control and hit the tracks earlier. The truck was moved, but no one reported the damage to the authorities or the railroad company. This accident caused 28 people to be injured.
Geography and Climate
Cimarron covers about 1.14 square miles (2.95 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Cimarron's Climate
Cimarron has a semi-arid climate. This means it is generally dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
| Climate data for Cimarron, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1911–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
89 (32) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
106 (41) |
110 (43) |
111 (44) |
111 (44) |
115 (46) |
100 (38) |
92 (33) |
86 (30) |
115 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67.8 (19.9) |
74.0 (23.3) |
83.2 (28.4) |
89.3 (31.8) |
95.0 (35.0) |
100.1 (37.8) |
102.8 (39.3) |
100.8 (38.2) |
98.2 (36.8) |
92.0 (33.3) |
78.2 (25.7) |
67.3 (19.6) |
103.8 (39.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.6 (7.0) |
48.5 (9.2) |
58.6 (14.8) |
67.6 (19.8) |
77.6 (25.3) |
87.7 (30.9) |
92.8 (33.8) |
90.2 (32.3) |
83.4 (28.6) |
70.6 (21.4) |
56.7 (13.7) |
45.7 (7.6) |
68.7 (20.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 31.5 (−0.3) |
34.8 (1.6) |
44.4 (6.9) |
53.5 (11.9) |
64.2 (17.9) |
74.7 (23.7) |
79.8 (26.6) |
77.4 (25.2) |
69.6 (20.9) |
56.2 (13.4) |
43.0 (6.1) |
32.8 (0.4) |
55.2 (12.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.3 (−7.6) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
39.4 (4.1) |
50.9 (10.5) |
61.7 (16.5) |
66.8 (19.3) |
64.6 (18.1) |
55.9 (13.3) |
41.9 (5.5) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
41.7 (5.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 1.2 (−17.1) |
4.2 (−15.4) |
11.7 (−11.3) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
35.5 (1.9) |
48.7 (9.3) |
56.1 (13.4) |
54.6 (12.6) |
40.0 (4.4) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
11.7 (−11.3) |
2.6 (−16.3) |
−4.2 (−20.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −20 (−29) |
−19 (−28) |
−19 (−28) |
7 (−14) |
26 (−3) |
34 (1) |
43 (6) |
41 (5) |
25 (−4) |
8 (−13) |
−7 (−22) |
−21 (−29) |
−21 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.56 (14) |
0.60 (15) |
1.43 (36) |
1.82 (46) |
2.75 (70) |
3.49 (89) |
3.23 (82) |
2.96 (75) |
1.33 (34) |
1.87 (47) |
0.67 (17) |
0.90 (23) |
21.61 (548) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.9 (9.9) |
3.8 (9.7) |
3.1 (7.9) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
1.4 (3.6) |
3.8 (9.7) |
17.3 (44.15) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 6.0 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 63.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 9.7 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 237 | — | |
| 1910 | 587 | 147.7% | |
| 1920 | 599 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,035 | 72.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,004 | −3.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,189 | 18.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,115 | −6.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,373 | 23.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,491 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,626 | 9.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,934 | 18.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,184 | 12.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,981 | −9.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Details
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,981 people in Cimarron. There were 745 households and 526 families. Most people (about 80%) were white. About 20% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.7% of households had children under 18. Most households (58.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.7 people. The average family had 3.1 people.
About 29.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.1% were 65 or older. The average age in Cimarron was 37.1 years.
2010 Census Details
The census in 2010 showed 2,184 people living in Cimarron. There were 789 households. About 92.2% of the people were White. About 19.1% were Hispanic or Latino.
About 41.7% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.73 people. The average family size was 3.27 people.
The median age was 33.6 years. About 32.3% of residents were under 18. About 11.5% were 65 or older.
Education
The local public schools are part of the Cimarron–Ensign USD 102 school district.
Transportation
- Cimarron Municipal Airport is located here.
Notable People
- Ian Campbell - a former football player for Kansas State University.
- Nicholas Klaine - a journalist who helped build the Cimarron Hotel.
See also
In Spanish: Cimarron (Kansas) para niños
