Peck, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 | |
| • 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 a small community, also known as a census-designated place (CDP), located in Kansas. It's mostly in Sedgwick County, but a small part is also in Sumner County. In 2020, about 162 people lived there. You can find Peck about two miles west of the Kansas Star Casino, right next to the Union Pacific Railroad.
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Discovering Peck's Past
How Peck Began
Peck's story began in 1887. That year, a railroad company called the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a train line right through the area. This line connected towns like Herington and Caldwell.
The Railroad's Journey Through Peck
Over the years, the railroad changed hands many times. It became part of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, then the Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, and later the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Today, it's part of the Union Pacific Railroad. Even with all these changes, many local people still call it the "Rock Island" railroad!
Naming the Town of Peck
The first post office in Peck opened in October 1887. The town was named after George Peck, who owned a hotel in the area.
Peck's Climate and Location
Understanding Peck's Weather Patterns
Peck has a type of weather known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild, but they can get cool. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "Cfa."
Peck's Population and People
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| 2020 | 162 | — | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 162 people living in Peck. There were 66 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of the people in Peck are white or European American.
About 22% of the people in Peck were under 18 years old. Around 11.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Peck was about 42 years old.
Learning in Peck
Local School District
The public schools that serve the Peck community are part of the Mulvane USD 263 school district. Students from Peck attend schools within this district.
Peck Community Center
Gathering Place for Events
The Peck Community Center is a special place where people in the town come together. This building used to be a school. Now, it hosts fun community events like car shows and dinners for everyone to enjoy.
