Kansas, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Kansas, Oklahoma
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Location of Kansas, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 348.53/sq mi (134.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74347
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-38600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412816 |
Kansas is a small town in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. In 2024, about 754 people lived there.
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Where is Kansas, Oklahoma?
Kansas is in the southern part of Delaware County. A stream called Spring Creek flows through the town.
Oklahoma State Highway 10 also goes through Kansas. The town covers an area of about 4.8 square kilometers (1.85 square miles). All of this area is land.
What is the climate like?
| Climate data for Kansas, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46.8 (8.2) |
52.2 (11.2) |
62 (17) |
72.3 (22.4) |
78.1 (25.6) |
85.2 (29.6) |
91.3 (32.9) |
90.6 (32.6) |
82.7 (28.2) |
73.2 (22.9) |
60.4 (15.8) |
49.8 (9.9) |
70.4 (21.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25.2 (−3.8) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
38.8 (3.8) |
48.6 (9.2) |
56.2 (13.4) |
64.1 (17.8) |
68.4 (20.2) |
67.2 (19.6) |
60.5 (15.8) |
49.6 (9.8) |
39.1 (3.9) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
48 (9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.2 (56) |
2.3 (58) |
4.2 (110) |
4.3 (110) |
5.4 (140) |
5 (130) |
2.6 (66) |
3.8 (97) |
5.4 (140) |
4.1 (100) |
3.9 (99) |
3.2 (81) |
46.4 (1,180) |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Kansas, Oklahoma, has a varied climate. Summers are warm, with average high temperatures in July around 91 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Celsius). Winters are cool, with average low temperatures in January around 25 degrees Fahrenheit (-4 degrees Celsius). The town gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 154 | — | |
| 1930 | 163 | 5.8% | |
| 1970 | 317 | — | |
| 1980 | 491 | 54.9% | |
| 1990 | 556 | 13.2% | |
| 2000 | 685 | 23.2% | |
| 2010 | 802 | 17.1% | |
| 2020 | 711 | −11.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Kansas, Oklahoma, has grown over the years. In 1920, there were 154 people. By 2010, the population had reached 802. In 2020, the population was 711.
The people living in Kansas come from different backgrounds. Many residents are White or Native American. About 34% of the population is under 18 years old. The average age in the town is 29 years.
What does Kansas, Oklahoma do for work?
Kansas is home to a special business called Born Again Pews. This company makes custom pews and furniture for churches. It started in 2005 and now sends its furniture all over the country.
The town also has one of the four campuses of Northeast Tech. This is a school where students can learn job skills. About 300 students attend the Kansas campus. These students include adults and high school juniors and seniors from nearby towns like Colcord, Jay, Locust Grove, Oaks, and Kansas itself.
Famous people from Kansas, Oklahoma
- Darrell Winfield was born in Kansas in 1929. He became famous as the "Marlboro Man." His image was used for many years to advertise Marlboro cigarettes.
See also
In Spanish: Kansas (Oklahoma) para niños
