Linn, Missouri facts for kids
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Linn, Missouri
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| City of Linn | |
Location of Linn, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Osage |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Incorporated | 1844 |
| Named for | Senator Lewis F. Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,350 |
| • Estimate
(2024)
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1,440 |
| • Density | 1,157.80/sq mi (447.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65051
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-43238 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395719 |
| U.S. Routes |  |
| State highways |   |
Linn is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Osage County. In 2020, about 1,350 people lived there. Linn is part of the larger Jefferson City area.
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Discovering Linn's Past: A Brief History
Linn was first planned out in 1843. It was named after Senator Lewis F. Linn, an important person in Missouri's history. A post office opened in Linn in 1844, helping the community grow.
Some historic buildings in Linn are very special. The Osage County Poorhouse and the Dr. Enoch T. and Amy Zewicki House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites. Before 1841, Linn was actually part of a different county called Gasconade County.
Understanding Linn's Location: Geography
Linn is located in Osage County, Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 1.17 square miles (3.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Linn: Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 491 | — | |
| 1910 | 532 | 8.4% | |
| 1920 | 441 | −17.1% | |
| 1930 | 555 | 25.9% | |
| 1940 | 676 | 21.8% | |
| 1950 | 758 | 12.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,050 | 38.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,289 | 22.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,211 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,148 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,354 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,459 | 7.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,350 | −7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Linn's Population in 2010
In 2010, about 1,459 people lived in Linn. There were 629 homes in the city. The city had about 1,247 people per square mile.
The average age of people in Linn was 30 years old. About 27.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, about 12.5% of the people were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%) living in Linn.
Learning in Linn: Education Opportunities
Linn is a great place for learning! It is home to the State Technical College of Missouri. This college was started in 1961 and became a state college in 1996. It helps students learn important job skills. In 2014, its name changed to State Technical College of Missouri.
The Osage County R-II School District also serves Linn. This district includes the Osage County R-II Elementary School for younger students (Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade). Older students (7th to 12th grade) attend Linn High School. This high school is located in an area called East Linn. There is also a private school, St. George Catholic School, located in downtown Linn.
Linn also has a public library. It is a part of the Osage County Branch Library system.
Linn's Weather: Climate Information
Linn, Missouri, has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Linn, Missouri | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 4 (40) |
7 (45) |
14 (57) |
20 (68) |
24 (76) |
29 (84) |
32 (89) |
31 (88) |
27 (80) |
21 (70) |
13 (56) |
7 (44) |
21 (69) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −7 (19) |
−5 (23) |
0 (32) |
6 (43) |
11 (52) |
16 (61) |
18 (65) |
17 (63) |
13 (55) |
9 (48) |
1 (34) |
−4 (24) |
6 (43) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 43 (1.7) |
51 (2) |
79 (3.1) |
100 (4) |
130 (5.1) |
110 (4.2) |
91 (3.6) |
94 (3.7) |
100 (4) |
89 (3.5) |
84 (3.3) |
66 (2.6) |
1,040 (40.8) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Famous Faces from Linn: Notable People
- Albert Nilges was a state representative for Missouri. He is a notable person from Linn.
See also
In Spanish: Linn (Misuri) para niños
