Rexford, Kansas facts for kids
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Rexford, Kansas
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Location within Thomas County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Thomas |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1917 |
| Named for | Rexford family |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,956 ft (901 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 197 |
| • Density | 758/sq mi (289.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67753
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-59125 |
| GNIS ID | 2396356 |
Rexford is a small city located in Thomas County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 197 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and a strong community spirit.
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History of Rexford
Rexford was founded around 1887. It was named after the Rexford family, who were early settlers in the area. The first post office in Rexford opened in August 1888. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
Geography and Location
Rexford is found along U.S. Route 83. This road is about 20 miles north of Interstate 70, a major highway. The city covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Rexford's Climate
The weather in Rexford includes hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. Sometimes, the area gets big blizzards. These snowstorms can cause power outages for the whole region. Rexford has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm temperatures and plenty of rainfall.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 237 | — | |
| 1930 | 375 | 58.2% | |
| 1940 | 244 | −34.9% | |
| 1950 | 304 | 24.6% | |
| 1960 | 245 | −19.4% | |
| 1970 | 231 | −5.7% | |
| 1980 | 204 | −11.7% | |
| 1990 | 171 | −16.2% | |
| 2000 | 157 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 232 | 47.8% | |
| 2020 | 197 | −15.1% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 197 people living in Rexford. There were 84 households in the city. About 25.4% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Rexford was about 36.9 years.
Education in Rexford
Rexford is part of USD 316 Golden Plains. This school district was formed by combining schools from Menlo, Rexford, and Selden.
Golden Plains High School is located right in Rexford. The school's mascot is the Bulldog. Rexford High School used to exist before the schools combined. Its mascot was also the Bulldog. The Golden Plains High School boys' basketball team won the state championship in 1985. This team is now in the KSHSAA Hall of Fame.
