Kimball, Nebraska facts for kids
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Kimball, Nebraska
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Kimball City Hall
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Location within Kimball County and Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kimball |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,725 ft (1,440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,290 |
| • Density | 1,105.75/sq mi (426.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69145
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-25475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395530 |
| Website | kimballne.org |
Kimball is a city located in Kimball County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are. In 2020, about 2,290 people lived in Kimball.
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History of Kimball
Kimball started as a town around 1870. Back then, it was called Antelopeville. This was when the Union Pacific Railroad built its tracks through the area.
The town's name changed in 1885 to honor Thomas Kimball. He was an important official who worked for the railroad. Kimball officially became a city in 1888.
Exploring Kimball's Geography
Kimball is found in the southwestern part of the Nebraska Panhandle. The city covers an area of about 2.07 square miles (5.36 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Kimball is known as "The High Point of Nebraska!" This is because the highest spot in the state, called Panorama Point, is only about 33 miles (53 km) away. Panorama Point is 5,424 feet (1,653 meters) above sea level. It's marked by a small monument. Even though Kimball is close to the highest point, it's not the highest town in Nebraska. That title belongs to Harrison, which is 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) high.
Kimball's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 193 | — | |
| 1900 | 254 | 31.6% | |
| 1910 | 454 | 78.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,620 | 256.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,711 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,725 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,048 | 18.7% | |
| 1960 | 4,384 | 114.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,680 | −16.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,120 | −15.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,574 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,559 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,496 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,290 | −8.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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In 2010, about 2,496 people lived in Kimball. There were 1,110 households, which are like homes where people live. About 651 of these were families.
The average age of people in Kimball was about 44.8 years old. Around 23.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 23.6% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%).
Climate in Kimball
| Climate data for Kimball, Nebraska (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.7 (5.4) |
44.0 (6.7) |
51.3 (10.7) |
59.7 (15.4) |
69.6 (20.9) |
80.1 (26.7) |
87.7 (30.9) |
85.7 (29.8) |
76.6 (24.8) |
63.5 (17.5) |
50.2 (10.1) |
40.8 (4.9) |
62.6 (17.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.3 (−9.8) |
16.1 (−8.8) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
41.0 (5.0) |
50.5 (10.3) |
56.5 (13.6) |
54.4 (12.4) |
44.0 (6.7) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
21.7 (−5.7) |
13.4 (−10.3) |
33.1 (0.6) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.29 (7.4) |
0.36 (9.1) |
0.95 (24) |
1.70 (43) |
2.71 (69) |
2.80 (71) |
2.82 (72) |
1.91 (49) |
1.37 (35) |
1.12 (28) |
0.55 (14) |
0.46 (12) |
17.05 (433) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.5 (11) |
4.8 (12) |
7.4 (19) |
4.7 (12) |
0.6 (1.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
2.4 (6.1) |
5.6 (14) |
7.0 (18) |
37.3 (95) |
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Kimball has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The area gets some rain and snow throughout the year.
Kimball's Economy
Kimball uses wind power to create electricity. The Kimball Wind Farm was made bigger in 2018. It can now produce enough power for about 11,000 homes each year.
Some smaller companies that produce oil and natural gas are also located in Kimball.
Local Media
The city of Kimball has its own weekly newspaper. It's called the Western Nebraska Observer. This newspaper shares news for both Kimball and Banner counties.
Parks and Fun Activities
Kimball has two parks where people can relax and play: City Park and Gotte Park. Gotte Park is also where the city's swimming pool is located.
If you like golf, there's an 18-hole golf course called Four Winds Golf Course. The city's parks and recreation department manages it.
Getting Around Kimball
Interstate 80 is a major highway that runs east to west just south of Kimball. There's an exit right for the city. U.S. Route 30 also goes through the city, running east and west. Nebraska Highway 71 travels north and south through Kimball.
The Kimball Airport Authority runs an airport about 3 miles (5 km) south of the city. For public transportation, there's the Kimball County Shuttle. It can also help people who use wheelchairs.
Notable People from Kimball
- Arthur L. Miller – He was a Congressman and also served as the Mayor of Kimball from 1933 to 1934.
See also
In Spanish: Kimball (Nebraska) para niños
