Lake City, Kansas facts for kids
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Lake City, Kansas
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 Lake City, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Lake City, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67071
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| Area code | 620 |
| GNIS ID | 470431 |
Lake City is a small community in Barber County, Kansas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 47 people lived in Lake City. It is located about 14 miles (22 kilometers) northwest of a larger town called Medicine Lodge.
History of Lake City
Lake City got its name from a person named Riley Lake. He was important to the area because he opened a store there in 1878.
A post office, which is where people send and receive mail, started operating in Lake City in 1873. It served the community for many years until it closed down in 1993.
Who Lives in Lake City?
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| 2020 | 47 | — | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, 47 people lived in Lake City. There were 16 households, which means 16 different homes where people lived. Out of these, 13 were families.
Most of the households were made up of married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18 years old. There were also some people living alone, including some who were 65 years old or older.
The people living in Lake City include a mix of ages. Some are under 18, some are young adults, many are middle-aged, and a good number are 65 years old or older. The average age in Lake City was about 58.8 years old in 2020.
