Severy, Kansas facts for kids
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Severy, Kansas
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Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Named for | Luther Severy |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 205 |
| • Density | 418/sq mi (161.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67137
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-64050 |
| GNIS ID | 2396578 |
Severy is a small city located in Greenwood County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 205 people lived there.
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How Severy Got Its Name
Severy started as a town called Gould in 1879. Later, when the Santa Fe Railway built its tracks through the area, the town's name was changed. It was renamed Severy to honor Luther Severy, who worked for the railroad company.
Where is Severy Located?
Severy is found along Kansas Highway 99. This road is just south of where it crosses with U.S. Route 400.
Severy's Size and Land
The United States Census Bureau says that Severy covers a total area of about 0.49 square miles (1.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Severy's Weather
The weather in Severy has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's shown as "Cfa".
How Many People Live in Severy?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 306 | — | |
| 1890 | 389 | 27.1% | |
| 1900 | 489 | 25.7% | |
| 1910 | 608 | 24.3% | |
| 1920 | 551 | −9.4% | |
| 1930 | 525 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 570 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 477 | −16.3% | |
| 1960 | 492 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 384 | −22.0% | |
| 1980 | 447 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 357 | −20.1% | |
| 2000 | 359 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 259 | −27.9% | |
| 2020 | 205 | −20.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 259 people living in Severy. There were 132 households, which are groups of people living together. About 62 of these were families.
Most people in Severy were White (95.8%). The average age in the city was about 50.8 years old.
Schools in Severy
The public schools in Severy are part of the West Elk USD 282 school district. This district was formed when schools from Moline, Howard, and Severy joined together. West Elk High School is located in Howard. The school's mascot is the Patriots.
Severy used to have its own high school, but it closed when the schools combined. The mascot for Severy High School was the Wildcats.
Famous People From Severy
- Stanley Vestal (born in 1887 near Severy) was a historian and author. He wrote about the American West, including a book called Dodge City, Queen of the Cowtowns.
See also
In Spanish: Severy (Kansas) para niños
