Higginsville, Missouri facts for kids
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Higginsville, Missouri
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Higginsville water tower
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Location of Higginsville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.80 sq mi (9.84 km2) |
| • Land | 3.77 sq mi (9.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,817 |
| • Density | 1,278.40/sq mi (493.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64037
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-31960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394373 |
Higginsville is a city located in Lafayette County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,817 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history.
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History of Higginsville
Higginsville was started in 1869. It was named after Harvey Higgins, who owned the land where the city was built. A post office opened in Higginsville in 1870, helping people send and receive mail.
Confederate Memorial Site
Higginsville was once home to the Missouri Confederate Soldiers' Home. This was a place for soldiers who fought for the Confederate side during the American Civil War. After the last soldiers passed away, the land became a special cemetery.
This 135-acre site remembers the more than 40,000 people from Missouri who fought under the Confederate flag. A famous person named Captain William Clarke Quantrill is buried here.
Historic Buildings
Several important buildings in Higginsville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their historical value. These include:
- The Confederate Chapel, Cemetery and Cottage
- The Houx-Hoefer-Rehkop House
- The Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville
Geography and Location
Higginsville is located in Missouri. It is about ten miles southeast of Lexington. It is also about 20 miles north of Warrensburg. You can find it along Missouri Route 13.
The city covers a total area of about 3.83 square miles (9.84 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.80 square miles (9.76 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Higginsville Climate
Higginsville has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The weather changes quite a bit throughout the year. Here's a look at the typical temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Higginsville, Missouri, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1991–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
75 (24) |
81 (27) |
89 (32) |
93 (34) |
102 (39) |
103 (39) |
106 (41) |
104 (40) |
93 (34) |
80 (27) |
73 (23) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 62.5 (16.9) |
65.5 (18.6) |
76.1 (24.5) |
82.5 (28.1) |
87.7 (30.9) |
93.4 (34.1) |
95.4 (35.2) |
96.2 (35.7) |
91.7 (33.2) |
85.1 (29.5) |
72.9 (22.7) |
63.5 (17.5) |
98.1 (36.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 36.4 (2.4) |
41.6 (5.3) |
53.1 (11.7) |
63.6 (17.6) |
73.6 (23.1) |
82.8 (28.2) |
86.7 (30.4) |
85.5 (29.7) |
78.5 (25.8) |
66.5 (19.2) |
52.3 (11.3) |
40.6 (4.8) |
63.4 (17.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.4 (−2.6) |
32.0 (0.0) |
42.8 (6.0) |
53.3 (11.8) |
64.1 (17.8) |
73.3 (22.9) |
77.1 (25.1) |
75.4 (24.1) |
67.5 (19.7) |
55.5 (13.1) |
42.7 (5.9) |
32.0 (0.0) |
53.6 (12.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.4 (−7.6) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
32.5 (0.3) |
43.1 (6.2) |
54.5 (12.5) |
63.9 (17.7) |
67.6 (19.8) |
65.3 (18.5) |
56.5 (13.6) |
44.5 (6.9) |
33.2 (0.7) |
23.4 (−4.8) |
43.8 (6.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −1.5 (−18.6) |
1.9 (−16.7) |
14.1 (−9.9) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
40.9 (4.9) |
53.5 (11.9) |
59.3 (15.2) |
55.1 (12.8) |
43.5 (6.4) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
16.4 (−8.7) |
5.3 (−14.8) |
−4.8 (−20.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −13 (−25) |
−13 (−25) |
−7 (−22) |
17 (−8) |
31 (−1) |
45 (7) |
52 (11) |
49 (9) |
32 (0) |
21 (−6) |
−2 (−19) |
−9 (−23) |
−13 (−25) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.37 (35) |
1.77 (45) |
2.84 (72) |
4.24 (108) |
5.30 (135) |
4.88 (124) |
5.04 (128) |
3.94 (100) |
4.04 (103) |
3.16 (80) |
2.46 (62) |
1.83 (46) |
40.87 (1,038) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.8 (12) |
3.1 (7.9) |
1.4 (3.6) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
1.0 (2.5) |
3.0 (7.6) |
13.7 (34.62) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.3 | 6.9 | 10.0 | 10.9 | 12.0 | 10.1 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 107.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.8 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | — |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) | |||||||||||||
Population Facts
The population of Higginsville has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 797 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,342 | 193.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,791 | 19.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,628 | −5.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,724 | 3.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,339 | 22.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,533 | 5.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,428 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,003 | 16.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,318 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,595 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,693 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,682 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,797 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,817 | 0.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Details
In 2010, about 4,797 people lived in Higginsville. There were 1,961 homes, with 1,208 of them being families. The city had about 1,262 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Higginsville were White (91.4%). About 5.3% were African American, and smaller groups included Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander people. About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (43.7%) were married couples. About 15.2% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average age in the city was about 39.5 years old.
Education in Higginsville
Students in Higginsville attend schools run by the Lafayette County C-1 School District. This district has:
- One elementary school
- One middle school
- Lafayette County High School
There is also a private school called Immanuel Lutheran School. For reading and learning, Higginsville has a public library called the Robertson Memorial Library.
Famous People from Higginsville
Some notable people have come from Higginsville:
- Brian Brown, a racing driver
- William J. Cason, a lawyer and politician
- Jon Garrison, an opera singer
- John Clark Salyer II, known as the "Father of the National Wildlife Refuge System"
- George Seals, a professional football player
- Lee Shippey, a journalist
- Alonzo "Skip" Thomas, a football player
See also
In Spanish: Higginsville (Misuri) para niños
