David City, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David City, Nebraska
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Downtown David City: E Street
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Location of David City, Nebraska
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 David City, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
David City, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Township | Franklin |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Named for | Possibly David Butler or Phoebe Davids Miles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.27 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,995 |
| • Density | 1,486.35/sq mi (573.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68632
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-12315 |
| GNIS feature ID | 837956 |
| Website | davidcityne.com |
David City is a city in Nebraska, United States. It is the main town and county seat of Butler County, Nebraska. In 2020, about 2,995 people lived there.
David City was started in 1873. People in the county wanted a new main town that was more in the middle of the county. So, David City was chosen to be the new county seat.
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What's in a Name?
The exact reason for David City's name is a bit of a mystery! There are a few ideas:
- Some say it was named after David Butler. He was the very first Governor of Nebraska.
- Another idea is that it was named for Phoebe Miles. Her maiden name might have been "David" or "Davids." She gave a large piece of land for the town, where the courthouse now stands.
- A third idea suggests it was named after a "Mr. Davids." He was a relative of William Miles, who owned part of the land for the town. The "s" might have been dropped to make it easier to say.
David City's official website says the second idea, about Phoebe Miles, is the most likely one.
Where is David City?
David City is located in Butler County, Nebraska. It covers an area of about 2.07 square miles (5.36 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Weather in David City
David City has a climate with warm summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for David City 4E, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1897–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
79 (26) |
89 (32) |
96 (36) |
105 (41) |
106 (41) |
114 (46) |
111 (44) |
104 (40) |
96 (36) |
85 (29) |
76 (24) |
114 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.1 (−0.5) |
36.1 (2.3) |
49.0 (9.4) |
61.1 (16.2) |
71.9 (22.2) |
81.8 (27.7) |
85.9 (29.9) |
83.8 (28.8) |
77.2 (25.1) |
63.7 (17.6) |
48.0 (8.9) |
34.8 (1.6) |
60.4 (15.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 21.4 (−5.9) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
37.4 (3.0) |
48.7 (9.3) |
60.4 (15.8) |
70.7 (21.5) |
75.0 (23.9) |
72.7 (22.6) |
64.9 (18.3) |
51.6 (10.9) |
37.1 (2.8) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
49.2 (9.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11.7 (−11.3) |
15.3 (−9.3) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
36.4 (2.4) |
48.9 (9.4) |
59.6 (15.3) |
64.0 (17.8) |
61.7 (16.5) |
52.6 (11.4) |
39.5 (4.2) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
16.0 (−8.9) |
38.1 (3.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −30 (−34) |
−30 (−34) |
−17 (−27) |
5 (−15) |
22 (−6) |
33 (1) |
43 (6) |
35 (2) |
18 (−8) |
5 (−15) |
−13 (−25) |
−27 (−33) |
−30 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.78 (20) |
0.90 (23) |
1.72 (44) |
3.02 (77) |
4.53 (115) |
4.88 (124) |
3.09 (78) |
4.00 (102) |
2.79 (71) |
2.16 (55) |
1.35 (34) |
1.15 (29) |
30.37 (771) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.0 (20) |
7.4 (19) |
5.1 (13) |
1.9 (4.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
2.4 (6.1) |
6.1 (15) |
31.8 (81) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.6 | 6.0 | 7.7 | 9.7 | 12.0 | 11.1 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 96.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.4 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 4.2 | 19.0 |
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People of David City
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,000 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,028 | 102.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,845 | −9.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,177 | 18.0% | |
| 1920 | 2,216 | 1.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,333 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,272 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,321 | 2.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,304 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,380 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,514 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,522 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,597 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,906 | 11.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,995 | 3.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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In 2010, there were 2,906 people living in David City. Most people were White (96.1%). About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in David City was about 42 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in David City
David City has two high schools for students.
High Schools
- David City Secondary School: Their sports teams are called the Scouts.
- Aquinas High School: This is a Catholic school. It is named after Thomas Aquinas. Their teams are called the Monarchs.
David City Public Schools
The David City Public Schools system runs the secondary school and two elementary schools. These elementary schools are Bellwood and David City.
Local News
David City has its own newspaper called The Banner-Press. It is published once a week, so you can keep up with local news.
Famous People from David City
Many interesting people have come from David City:
- Ruth Etting – A very popular singer from the 1920s and 1930s. A movie was made about her life!
- Joyce Hall – He started the famous company, Hallmark Cards.
- Shon Hopwood – He became a lawyer and law professor.
- Roman Hruska – A Republican U.S. Senator for many years.
- John Kirby – A professional football player.
- Bob Martin – Another football player.
- Dale Nichols – A well-known artist.
- Hugo Otopalik – A coach for Iowa State wrestling and golf teams.
- Kenneth Steiner – A Roman Catholic bishop.
Images for kids
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Street scene
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Street scene
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Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art
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Chauncey S. Taylor House
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Thorpe Opera House
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Butler County Courthouse
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David City park W entrance
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David City Municipal Auditorium
See also
In Spanish: David City (Nebraska) para niños
