Kress, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kress, Texas
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Kress water tower, September 2010
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Location of Kress, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Swisher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
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| • Total | 596 |
| • Density | 1,046/sq mi (402.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79052
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-39904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1360768 |
Kress is a small city located in Swisher County, Texas, United States. It is a friendly community in the northern part of the state. According to the 2020 census, 596 people lived in Kress.
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Where is Kress?
Kress is located in the northern part of Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 34 degrees, 21 minutes, 54 seconds North and 101 degrees, 44 minutes, 53 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Kress covers about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Kress?
Population in 2020
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 596 people living in Kress. These people made up 334 households. Within these households, there were 253 families.
Education in Kress
The city of Kress has its own school system. It is called the Kress Independent School District. Students in Kress attend schools within this district. The local high school is Kress High School, and its sports teams are known as the Kangaroos.
Famous People from Kress
- Stella Garza-Hicks is a notable person from Kress. She is known for being a member of the Colorado House of Representatives. This means she helped make laws for the state of Colorado.
See also
In Spanish: Kress (Texas) para niños
