Lebo, Kansas Facts for Kids

Lebo started as a town in 1883. It was named after Captain Joe Lebo, an early settler in the area. The first post office opened in Lebo on June 4, 1883.

Exploring Lebo's Geography

Lebo covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.71 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.96 square miles (2.48 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.

Lebo's Climate

The weather in Lebo has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.

Fun Things to Do: Area Attractions

If you visit Lebo, you can explore several interesting places:

Lebo Lake
John Redmond Reservoir
Melvern Reservoir
Coffey County Lake
Beto Junction
The historic Arvonia town
The Coffey County Museum

Who Lives in Lebo: Population Facts

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1890	538	—
1900	605	12.5%
1910	560	−7.4%
1920	572	2.1%
1930	590	3.1%
1940	522	−11.5%
1950	575	10.2%
1960	498	−13.4%
1970	589	18.3%
1980	966	64.0%
1990	835	−13.6%
2000	961	15.1%
2010	940	−2.2%
2020	885	−5.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Lebo's Population in 2020

In 2020, there were 885 people living in Lebo. There were 367 households, which are groups of people living together. About 272 of these were families.

The average age of people in Lebo was 42.0 years. About 24.6% of the population was under 18 years old. Also, 21.9% of the population was 65 years or older.

Lebo's Population in 2010

In 2010, Lebo had 940 residents. There were 371 households. About 35.3% of these households had children under 18.

The average age in the city was 40.4 years. About 26.1% of residents were under 18. Also, 16.8% were 65 years or older.

Learning in Lebo: Education

The public schools in Lebo are part of the Lebo–Waverly USD 243 school district. The city has two schools: Lebo High School and Lebo Grade School.

Lebo, Kansas facts for kids

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A Look Back: Lebo's History