Kremlin, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Kremlin, Oklahoma
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Location in Garfield County and the state of Oklahoma.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 247 |
| • Density | 972.44/sq mi (375.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73753
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-40400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412847 |
Kremlin is a small town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 247 people lived there. This town has an interesting history, especially how it got its name!
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A Look Back at Kremlin's Past
Long ago, the area where Kremlin now stands was called Wild Horse. A famous old cattle trail, the Chisholm Trail, passed very close by. Imagine cowboys driving huge herds of cattle right through here!
In 1889, a railroad line was built through this area. This was the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Soon after, a large area of land called the Cherokee Outlet was opened for new settlers. Many people came to live here.
Among the new settlers were farmers from Germany who had been living in Russia. They brought special seeds of wheat that could grow well in cold weather. This "winter-hardy Russian wheat" became a very important crop in the area. The town was later renamed Kremlin to honor these settlers.
Where is Kremlin?
Kremlin is located in Oklahoma. It is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) south of the line that separates Grant and Garfield counties.
The town is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.2 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Kremlin's Weather
The weather in Kremlin changes throughout the year. Summers are usually hot, and winters are cold. The area gets a fair amount of rain, especially in the spring and early summer.
| Climate data for Kremlin, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 45.4 (7.4) |
51.2 (10.7) |
61.7 (16.5) |
72.3 (22.4) |
80.4 (26.9) |
89.7 (32.1) |
95.2 (35.1) |
93.5 (34.2) |
84.8 (29.3) |
74.3 (23.5) |
58.9 (14.9) |
47.9 (8.8) |
71.3 (21.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.7 (−4.1) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
37.9 (3.3) |
48.7 (9.3) |
57.6 (14.2) |
66.4 (19.1) |
71.3 (21.8) |
69.8 (21.0) |
62.0 (16.7) |
50.4 (10.2) |
38.3 (3.5) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
48.7 (9.3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.0 (25) |
1.4 (36) |
2.3 (58) |
2.9 (74) |
4.8 (120) |
4.1 (100) |
2.8 (71) |
3.2 (81) |
3.5 (89) |
3.1 (79) |
2.2 (56) |
1.1 (28) |
32.4 (820) |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Kremlin?
The number of people living in Kremlin has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 221 | — | |
| 1910 | 253 | 14.5% | |
| 1920 | 169 | −33.2% | |
| 1930 | 124 | −26.6% | |
| 1940 | 146 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 143 | −2.1% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −10.5% | |
| 1970 | 200 | 56.3% | |
| 1980 | 301 | 50.5% | |
| 1990 | 243 | −19.3% | |
| 2000 | 240 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 255 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 247 | −3.1% | |
In 2000, there were 240 people living in Kremlin. Most people in the town were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 98 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together. Most households were married couples. About 28.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Kremlin in 2000 was 41 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18. This means there were many young people living in the town.
Education in Kremlin
Students in Kremlin attend schools that are part of the Kremlin-Hillsdale Schools district. This district serves the children living in Kremlin and the nearby Hillsdale area.
See also
In Spanish: Kremlin (Oklahoma) para niños
