Conconully, Washington facts for kids
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Conconully
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Overview of Conconully
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Location of Conconully, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Okanogan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,303 ft (702 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 919/sq mi (351/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98819
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-14310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1518000 |
Conconully is a small town in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. In 2020, about 193 people lived there. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and a rich history connected to mining.
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History of Conconully
The name Conconully comes from the Okanogan people. They called Salmon Creek "/qʷúnqʷunɬp/", which means "cloudy." This creek flows from Conconully to the Okanogan River.
Early Days as a Gold Camp
Conconully started as a camp for gold miners. It was first called Salmon City because of the nearby Salmon Creek. The town became important in the area's early days. From 1888 to 1914, it was the main government center, or county seat, for Okanogan County. Conconully officially became a town on November 11, 1908.
The Great Flood of 1894
On May 27, 1894, a very strong storm hit Conconully. Salmon Creek overflowed its banks. A huge wall of water, over 30 feet high, rushed through the canyons towards the town. One person saw the flood coming and quickly rode his horse through town. He warned everyone to get to safety. Sadly, more than 42 buildings were destroyed, and one person lost their life.
Geography of Conconully
Conconully is located at 48°33′32″N 119°45′4″W / 48.55889°N 119.75111°W. The town covers an area of about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Lakes and Dams
The town is surrounded by two man-made lakes. These lakes were created by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. The first lake was formed by the Conconully Dam, built in 1911. The second lake was created by the Salmon Lake Dam, built in 1921. These dams help manage water for the area.
Climate in Conconully
Conconully has a type of climate called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
| Climate data for Conconully | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
70 (21) |
73 (23) |
88 (31) |
96 (36) |
101 (38) |
110 (43) |
109 (43) |
98 (37) |
84 (29) |
66 (19) |
56 (13) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.3 (−0.4) |
39.1 (3.9) |
51.4 (10.8) |
63.5 (17.5) |
71.6 (22.0) |
77.9 (25.5) |
87.2 (30.7) |
85.6 (29.8) |
75.7 (24.3) |
60.5 (15.8) |
42.5 (5.8) |
33.6 (0.9) |
60 (16) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.8 (−7.9) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
33.4 (0.8) |
40.2 (4.6) |
45.7 (7.6) |
49.2 (9.6) |
47.3 (8.5) |
41.3 (5.2) |
33.9 (1.1) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
22 (−6) |
33.9 (1.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −29 (−34) |
−29 (−34) |
−17 (−27) |
10 (−12) |
20 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
32 (0) |
27 (−3) |
20 (−7) |
6 (−14) |
−18 (−28) |
−31 (−35) |
−31 (−35) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.42 (36) |
1.26 (32) |
1.16 (29) |
1.04 (26) |
1.46 (37) |
1.58 (40) |
0.81 (21) |
0.82 (21) |
0.72 (18) |
1.02 (26) |
1.63 (41) |
1.68 (43) |
14.6 (370) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 13.8 (35) |
6.7 (17) |
2.5 (6.4) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
5.8 (15) |
12.6 (32) |
42.2 (107) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 76 |
People of Conconully
The number of people living in Conconully has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 232 | — | |
| 1910 | 357 | — | |
| 1920 | 270 | −24.4% | |
| 1930 | 102 | −62.2% | |
| 1940 | 187 | 83.3% | |
| 1950 | 141 | −24.6% | |
| 1960 | 108 | −23.4% | |
| 1970 | 122 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 157 | 28.7% | |
| 1990 | 153 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 185 | 20.9% | |
| 2010 | 210 | 13.5% | |
| 2020 | 193 | −8.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Conconully in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 210 people lived in Conconully. There were 103 households, which are groups of people living together. About 63 of these were families.
Most of the people in town were White (91.0%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with more than one race. About 5.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Conconully was about 55 years old. About 12.4% of the residents were under 18. Many people, about 43.4%, were between 45 and 64 years old. Also, 26.7% were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females.
