Francis, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Francis, Oklahoma
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Location of Francis, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pontotoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 244 |
| • Density | 436.49/sq mi (168.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74844
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-27650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412651 |
Francis is a small town located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 332 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 244 people.
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About Francis, Oklahoma
Francis is a small community in the state of Oklahoma. It is known for its quiet, rural setting. The town covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Weather in Francis
The weather in Francis, Oklahoma, changes throughout the year. Summers are usually hot, with average high temperatures in July and August reaching over 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius). Winters are mild, with average high temperatures in January around 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).
The town gets a good amount of rain each year. May is often the wettest month, with about 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) of rain. The total rainfall for the year is typically around 38.9 inches (98.8 cm).
| Climate data for Francis, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50.4 (10.2) |
55.8 (13.2) |
65.3 (18.5) |
74.7 (23.7) |
81 (27) |
87.9 (31.1) |
93.6 (34.2) |
93.5 (34.2) |
85.7 (29.8) |
76.1 (24.5) |
63.7 (17.6) |
53.5 (11.9) |
73.4 (23.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.5 (−2.5) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
40.4 (4.7) |
50.1 (10.1) |
58.1 (14.5) |
65.9 (18.8) |
70.6 (21.4) |
69.1 (20.6) |
61.9 (16.6) |
51.1 (10.6) |
40.5 (4.7) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
49.8 (9.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.5 (38) |
2.2 (56) |
3.3 (84) |
3.5 (89) |
5.6 (140) |
4.1 (100) |
2.4 (61) |
2.9 (74) |
4.5 (110) |
4.2 (110) |
2.8 (71) |
2.0 (51) |
38.9 (990) |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Francis has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1910, the town had its highest recorded population with 931 residents. Since then, the population has generally decreased.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 931 | — | |
| 1920 | 911 | −2.1% | |
| 1930 | 607 | −33.4% | |
| 1940 | 370 | −39.0% | |
| 1950 | 271 | −26.8% | |
| 1960 | 286 | 5.5% | |
| 1970 | 283 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 365 | 29.0% | |
| 1990 | 346 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 332 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 315 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 244 | −22.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 332 people living in Francis. These people lived in 139 households. About 97 of these households were families. The average household had about 2.39 people.
Many types of families live in Francis. About 30.9% of households had children under 18 years old. About half of the households (51.1%) were married couples. Some households (15.8%) were led by a female without a husband present.
The people in Francis are of different ages. About 23.5% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 40 years. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
Education
Students in Francis attend schools that are part of the Byng Public Schools district. This district provides education for children living in the area.
Famous People from Francis
- Frank W. Davis was an important person from Francis. He served as an Oklahoma State Representative. This means he helped make laws for the state of Oklahoma.
See also
In Spanish: Francis (Oklahoma) para niños
