Eskridge, Kansas facts for kids
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Eskridge, Kansas
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Fourth of July parade (1886)
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway to the Flint Hills"
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Location within Wabaunsee County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wabaunsee |
| Platted | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Charles Eskridge |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,408 ft (429 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 439 |
| • Density | 844/sq mi (327.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66423
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-21650 |
| GNIS ID | 2394701 |
Eskridge is a small city in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. It's known as the "Gateway to the Flint Hills." In 2020, about 439 people lived here.
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History of Eskridge
Eskridge was first planned out in 1868. The town grew a lot in 1880. This happened when a railroad line was built right through it.
How Eskridge Got Its Name
The city is named after Charles V. Eskridge. He was a journalist and a politician from Emporia, Kansas. The town's founder, Colonel Ephraim Sanford, let Charles Eskridge buy the first piece of land. In return, the town was named after him. Charles Eskridge was also a lieutenant governor in Kansas in 1869.
World War II and Eskridge
During World War II in 1943, many American men went to fight. This caused a shortage of workers in places like Kansas. To help with this, German and Italian prisoners of war were brought to the state. They helped with farm work and other jobs.
Large camps were set up in Kansas for these prisoners. There were also smaller camps. One of these smaller camps was located west of Eskridge, near Lake Wabaunsee.
Geography and Climate
Eskridge is located in the state of Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Eskridge has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
| Climate data for Eskridge, Kansas (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) | 73 (23) |
82 (28) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
99 (37) |
109 (43) |
115 (46) |
113 (45) |
109 (43) |
98 (37) |
85 (29) |
76 (24) |
115 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 61.2 (16.2) |
67.0 (19.4) |
77.6 (25.3) |
84.3 (29.1) |
88.0 (31.1) |
93.0 (33.9) |
98.7 (37.1) |
98.2 (36.8) |
92.3 (33.5) |
85.7 (29.8) |
73.2 (22.9) |
63.0 (17.2) |
100.3 (37.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.2 (3.4) |
43.9 (6.6) |
55.1 (12.8) |
65.1 (18.4) |
74.5 (23.6) |
83.9 (28.8) |
89.0 (31.7) |
87.9 (31.1) |
80.0 (26.7) |
67.7 (19.8) |
53.4 (11.9) |
41.7 (5.4) |
65.0 (18.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.0 (−2.2) |
32.6 (0.3) |
42.9 (6.1) |
52.9 (11.6) |
63.6 (17.6) |
73.1 (22.8) |
77.7 (25.4) |
76.1 (24.5) |
67.9 (19.9) |
55.8 (13.2) |
42.5 (5.8) |
32.0 (0.0) |
53.8 (12.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.8 (−7.9) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
40.8 (4.9) |
52.7 (11.5) |
62.3 (16.8) |
66.3 (19.1) |
64.4 (18.0) |
55.9 (13.3) |
44.0 (6.7) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
42.5 (5.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −0.4 (−18.0) |
2.9 (−16.2) |
12.5 (−10.8) |
26.6 (−3.0) |
38.7 (3.7) |
51.7 (10.9) |
57.7 (14.3) |
55.4 (13.0) |
42.9 (6.1) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
14.5 (−9.7) |
4.7 (−15.2) |
−4.5 (−20.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −21 (−29) |
−18 (−28) |
−9 (−23) |
10 (−12) |
26 (−3) |
39 (4) |
49 (9) |
43 (6) |
29 (−2) |
15 (−9) |
−1 (−18) |
−25 (−32) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.97 (25) |
1.28 (33) |
2.61 (66) |
3.68 (93) |
5.49 (139) |
5.25 (133) |
4.02 (102) |
4.43 (113) |
3.38 (86) |
2.74 (70) |
1.91 (49) |
1.58 (40) |
37.34 (948) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.8 (12) |
5.9 (15) |
1.8 (4.6) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.9 (4.8) |
3.3 (8.4) |
18.2 (46) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.2 | 5.5 | 8.7 | 9.3 | 11.6 | 9.8 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 95.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.8 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 10.0 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
People of Eskridge
Eskridge is part of the Topeka, Kansas area. This means it's connected to the larger city of Topeka.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 548 | — | |
| 1900 | 612 | 11.7% | |
| 1910 | 797 | 30.2% | |
| 1920 | 759 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 726 | −4.3% | |
| 1940 | 648 | −10.7% | |
| 1950 | 601 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 519 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 589 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 603 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 518 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 589 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 534 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 439 | −17.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 439 people living in Eskridge. There were 179 households, which are groups of people living together. About 107 of these were families.
Most people in Eskridge were white, about 94.5%. A small number were Native American or Asian. About 4.5% of people were of two or more races. Around 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.5% of households had children under 18. Many households (43%) were married couples. About 34% of households were single people living alone. The average age in Eskridge was 54.3 years old.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed 534 people lived in Eskridge. There were 187 households. Most people (96.6%) were white. A small number were African American or Asian.
About 32.6% of households had children under 18. More than half (51.3%) were married couples. About 33.7% of households were not families. The average age was 42.7 years.
Education in Eskridge
Students in Eskridge attend schools in the Mission Valley USD 330 public school district. This district was formed when schools from Eskridge, Harveyville, and Dover joined together.
Mission Valley High School is located about 6 miles northeast of Eskridge. The school's mascot is the Mission Valley Vikings. Eskridge High School used to be open, but it closed in 1971. Its mascot was the Eskridge Dragons.
See also
In Spanish: Eskridge para niños
