Quinter, Kansas facts for kids
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Quinter, Kansas
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View from Interstate 70 (2006)
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Location within Gove County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Gove |
| Founded | 1885 (Familton) |
| Incorporated | 1909 (Quinter) |
| Named for | James Quinter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,674 ft (815 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 929 |
| • Density | 929/sq mi (357.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67752
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-58250 |
| GNIS ID | 2396302 |
Quinter is a small city in Gove County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 929 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history.
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Discovering Quinter's Past
The city of Quinter began as an old railroad stop. This stop was first called Melota.
How Quinter Got Its Name
In 1885, a community named Familton started here. It first had only a hotel. The U.S. Government would not let them open a post office with the name Familton. This was because it sounded too much like other places in Kansas. So, they chose a new name: Quinter. The city was named after Rev. James Quinter. He was a local minister. Quinter officially became a city in 1909.
Meet Waldo McBurney
A very special person from Quinter was Waldo McBurney. He lived to be 104 years old. In 2006 and again in 2020, he was called the oldest worker in the United States. This was a big deal for Quinter!
Quinter's Location and Weather
Quinter is a small city in Kansas. It covers about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
What's the Weather Like in Quinter?
| Climate data for Quinter, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894, 1930–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
99 (37) |
105 (41) |
111 (44) |
113 (45) |
111 (44) |
110 (43) |
97 (36) |
88 (31) |
83 (28) |
113 (45) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 40.7 (4.8) |
43.7 (6.5) |
54.6 (12.6) |
63.8 (17.7) |
73.6 (23.1) |
85.0 (29.4) |
89.9 (32.2) |
87.1 (30.6) |
79.7 (26.5) |
66.2 (19.0) |
52.9 (11.6) |
42.0 (5.6) |
64.9 (18.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 29.1 (−1.6) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
41.3 (5.2) |
50.5 (10.3) |
61.0 (16.1) |
72.2 (22.3) |
77.4 (25.2) |
74.9 (23.8) |
66.7 (19.3) |
53.2 (11.8) |
40.5 (4.7) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
52.5 (11.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.4 (−8.1) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
28.1 (−2.2) |
37.1 (2.8) |
48.4 (9.1) |
59.4 (15.2) |
64.8 (18.2) |
62.7 (17.1) |
53.6 (12.0) |
40.2 (4.6) |
28.1 (−2.2) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
39.9 (4.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −20 (−29) |
−23 (−31) |
−25 (−32) |
3 (−16) |
23 (−5) |
36 (2) |
41 (5) |
44 (7) |
26 (−3) |
8 (−13) |
−6 (−21) |
−23 (−31) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.48 (12) |
0.73 (19) |
1.30 (33) |
1.97 (50) |
3.84 (98) |
3.04 (77) |
3.57 (91) |
3.21 (82) |
1.83 (46) |
1.85 (47) |
0.86 (22) |
0.83 (21) |
23.51 (597) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.7 (9.4) |
5.2 (13) |
3.9 (9.9) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
1.6 (4.1) |
4.1 (10) |
20.2 (51) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.0 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 7.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 73.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 10.7 |
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Quinter has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest month is July, and the coldest is January. It gets a good amount of rain, mostly in late spring and summer. Snowfall is common in winter months.
Who Lives in Quinter?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 450 | — | |
| 1920 | 383 | −14.9% | |
| 1930 | 570 | 48.8% | |
| 1940 | 481 | −15.6% | |
| 1950 | 741 | 54.1% | |
| 1960 | 776 | 4.7% | |
| 1970 | 930 | 19.8% | |
| 1980 | 951 | 2.3% | |
| 1990 | 945 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 961 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 918 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 929 | 1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The number of people living in Quinter has changed over the years. In 1910, about 450 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 929.
A Look at the 2020 Population
The 2020 United States census counted 929 people in Quinter. There were 378 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Quinter are white. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 2.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (28.6%) have children under 18. More than half (53.2%) are married couples. About 33.9% of households are people living alone. The average age in Quinter is about 43.4 years old.
Learning and Getting Around in Quinter
Education for Quinter Kids
Students in Quinter go to schools in the Quinter USD 293 public school district. This district serves the community's educational needs.
How to Travel in Quinter
Major roads pass near and through Quinter. Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 run just south of the city. Old U.S. Route 40 and K-212 go right through the city. A big Union Pacific Railroad line also passes through Quinter.
Famous People from Quinter
Many notable people have connections to Quinter:
- Brent Barrett – An American actor and singer.
- Vaughn Flora – A state legislator in Kansas.
- Scott Huffman – An Olympic pole vaulter and former American record holder.
- Tracey Mann – He served as Lieutenant Governor of Kansas and is now a U.S. Representative.
- Robert Maxwell – A World War II veteran who received the Medal of Honor.
- Waldo McBurney – The centenarian mentioned earlier, known as the oldest worker in the U.S.
- Maggie McIntosh – A state legislator in Maryland.
Images for kids
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View from Interstate 70 (2006)
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Location within Gove County and Kansas
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KDOT map of Gove County (legend)
See also
In Spanish: Quinter para niños
