Levant, Kansas facts for kids
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Levant, Kansas
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 Levant, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Levant, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Thomas |
| Elevation | 3,311 ft (1,009 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67743
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-39700 |
| GNIS ID | 471192 |
Levant is a small community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the area. In 2020, about 68 people lived there. Levant is located about 7.5 miles (12 km) west of a larger town called Colby.
History of Levant
Levant has been a community for a long time. It got its own post office in 1888. This post office uses the ZIP code 67743. Having a post office meant people in Levant could easily send and receive mail.
Climate in Levant
Levant experiences a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means the area is generally dry, but not as dry as a desert. It receives some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this type of climate is often shown as "BSk."
Who Lives in Levant?
The 2020 United States census counted 68 people living in Levant. There were 22 households and 14 families. About 91% of the people were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Levant was about 37.7 years old.
- About 28% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 18% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education in Levant
Students in Levant attend schools in the Colby USD 315 public school district. This district serves the community's educational needs.
Levant used to have its own high school. It was called Levant High School. The school's mascot was the Tigers. However, the high school closed due to school unification. This means it joined with other schools in the area.
See also
- Levant (Kansas) para niños (Levant, Kansas for kids - in Spanish)
