Summersville, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Summersville, Missouri
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Location of Summersville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Texas, Shannon |
| Townships | Spring Valley (Shannon) Carroll (Texas) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 453 |
| • Density | 408.48/sq mi (157.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65571
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-71512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396002 |
Summersville is a small town located in the state of Missouri, in the United States. It is special because it sits across two different counties: Shannon County and Texas County. In 2020, about 453 people called Summersville home.
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History of Summersville
Summersville got its name from two important early settlers, Jesse and Thomas Summer. They were among the first people to live and build a community here. A post office, which helps send and receive mail, has been open in Summersville since 1871. This shows that people have been living and communicating in this area for a long time!
Where is Summersville Located?
Summersville is found in a specific spot on the map, at coordinates 37.178141 degrees North and -91.658521 degrees West. This helps us pinpoint its exact location in the world. The town covers a total area of about 1.11 square miles (or 2.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Summersville?
The number of people living in Summersville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 187 | — | |
| 1910 | 236 | 26.2% | |
| 1920 | 286 | 21.2% | |
| 1930 | 316 | 10.5% | |
| 1940 | 306 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 306 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 356 | 16.3% | |
| 1970 | 435 | 22.2% | |
| 1980 | 551 | 26.7% | |
| 1990 | 571 | 3.6% | |
| 2000 | 544 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 502 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 453 | −9.8% | |
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Summersville's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 502 people living in Summersville. These people lived in 232 different homes. About 25.9% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Summersville was 43 years old. About 23.7% of the residents were under 18, and 24.1% were 65 or older.
Education in Summersville
Summersville has its own school district, called the Summersville R-II School District. This district runs an elementary school for younger students and Summersville High School for older students. The high school principal is Dessie Bird.
Besides the schools, Summersville also has a public library. This library is part of the Texas County Library system. Libraries are great places to find books, learn new things, and even use computers!
See also
In Spanish: Summersville (Misuri) para niños
