Kingsbury, Nevada facts for kids
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Kingsbury, Nevada
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Location of Kingsbury, Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.81 sq mi (56.49 km2) |
| • Land | 21.81 sq mi (56.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,218 ft (2,200 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,313 |
| • Density | 106.05/sq mi (40.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89448
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| Area code(s) | 775 |
| FIPS code | 32-38000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0847765 |
Kingsbury is a small community in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 2,313 people lived there.
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Where is Kingsbury Located?
Kingsbury is found in the beautiful state of Nevada. It covers an area of about 21.8 square miles (56.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Kingsbury's Weather and Climate
Kingsbury has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has four distinct seasons.
Summer Weather
Summers in Kingsbury are usually mild to warm. Days are often sunny and dry, but the nights can get very cool. The highest temperature ever recorded was 91°F (33°C) in July.
Winter Weather
Winters are quite cold, especially compared to other parts of Nevada. Daytime temperatures are often in the 30s°F (around 0°C), and nights can drop to about 20°F (-7°C). The coldest temperature ever recorded was -14°F (-26°C) in February.
Snowfall and Precipitation
Kingsbury gets a lot of snow! On average, it receives about 120 inches (305 cm) of snow each year. This makes it one of the wettest places in Nevada. Snow usually starts falling around September 17 and can last until June 15. The ground often has at least an inch of snow from November 17 to April 28. The most snow in a single day was 36 inches (91 cm) in December 1996.
| Climate data for Daggett Pass | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 56 (13) |
59 (15) |
65 (18) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
87 (31) |
84 (29) |
76 (24) |
70 (21) |
56 (13) |
91 (33) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 36.9 (2.7) |
38.7 (3.7) |
43.3 (6.3) |
49.7 (9.8) |
57.9 (14.4) |
68.3 (20.2) |
75.7 (24.3) |
74.6 (23.7) |
67.8 (19.9) |
57.1 (13.9) |
44.4 (6.9) |
36.7 (2.6) |
54.3 (12.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.9 (−1.7) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
33.9 (1.1) |
38.5 (3.6) |
45.8 (7.7) |
54.5 (12.5) |
61.7 (16.5) |
60.6 (15.9) |
54.7 (12.6) |
45.7 (7.6) |
35.2 (1.8) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
43.2 (6.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 20.8 (−6.2) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
24.4 (−4.2) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
33.7 (0.9) |
40.6 (4.8) |
47.7 (8.7) |
46.7 (8.2) |
41.6 (5.3) |
34.2 (1.2) |
26 (−3) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
32.1 (0.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −6 (−21) |
−14 (−26) |
2 (−17) |
10 (−12) |
13 (−11) |
22 (−6) |
28 (−2) |
32 (0) |
20 (−7) |
13 (−11) |
3 (−16) |
−3 (−19) |
−14 (−26) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.55 (90) |
2.87 (73) |
3.92 (100) |
1.24 (31) |
1.14 (29) |
0.63 (16) |
0.30 (7.6) |
0.46 (12) |
0.79 (20) |
1.11 (28) |
2.88 (73) |
4.85 (123) |
23.74 (602.6) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 26.1 (66) |
23.2 (59) |
21.7 (55) |
7.2 (18) |
1.3 (3.3) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
trace | 1.9 (4.8) |
11.2 (28) |
26.9 (68) |
119.9 (303.1) |
Who Lives in Kingsbury?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,152 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,313 | 7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the population of Kingsbury was 2,313 people. The community is made up of different groups of people. Most residents are White (93.3%), with smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, and African American residents. About 4.2% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 1,176 households in Kingsbury. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 21.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.6%) were married couples.
Age Groups
The people in Kingsbury come from all age groups.
- About 17.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- The largest group, 32.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another large group, 32.4%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.8% of residents were 65 years or older.
The average age in Kingsbury was 42 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Kingsbury was about $59,511 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $73,333 per year. A small number of families (3.0%) and individuals (4.9%) lived below the poverty line.
