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Peck, Kansas
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1915 Railroad Map of Sedgwick County
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 Peck, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Peck, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 162 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67120
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-55175 |
| GNIS ID | 470233 |
Peck is an unincorporated community on the Sedgwick and Sumner County border in Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 162. It is located about 2 miles west of the Kansas Star Casino at S Meridian Ave and W 119th St S, next to the railroad.
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History
19th century
In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north-south from Herington through Peck to Caldwell. It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island".
The first post office in Peck was established in October 1887. The town was named for George Peck, who owned a hotel there.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Peck has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 162 | — | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Peck as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Mulvane USD 263 public school district.
