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Sweet Springs, Missouri
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Location of Sweet Springs, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.68 sq mi (4.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.66 sq mi (4.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,316 |
| • Estimate
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1,319 |
| • Density | 791.34/sq mi (305.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65351
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-71890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396016 |
Sweet Springs is a small city in Saline County, Missouri, in the United States. It is located along the Blackwater River. In 2010, about 1,484 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 1,316.
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A Look Back: Sweet Springs History
Sweet Springs was first called "Brownsville" when it was planned in 1838. A post office named Sweet Springs opened in 1849. The city got its current name from a special mineral spring nearby.
On April 19, 1882, a powerful tornado hit Sweet Springs. It caused a lot of damage, sadly killing 11 people and hurting 100 others. Two important places in the city, the First Christian Church and the Sweet Springs Historic District, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special historical sites.
Where is Sweet Springs?
Sweet Springs is easy to find because it's located where two major roads meet. These are Interstate 70 and Route 127.
The city covers a total area of about 1.68 square miles (4.35 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Who Lives in Sweet Springs?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,182 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,137 | −3.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,080 | −5.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,122 | 3.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,177 | 4.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,641 | 39.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,413 | −13.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,439 | 1.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,452 | 0.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,716 | 18.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,694 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,595 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,628 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,484 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,316 | −11.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Sweet Springs Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 1,484 people living in 575 households. About 368 of these were families. The population density was about 894 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Sweet Springs were White (94.3%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.8%), Native American (0.3%), and Asian (0.4%) residents. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Of the households, 32% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44.2%) were married couples. The average household had 2.48 people. The average family had 3.00 people.
The average age of people in Sweet Springs was 42.4 years. About 23.9% of residents were under 18. About 17.4% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (50.5%) than males (49.5%).
Sweet Springs Weather
Sweet Springs has a typical temperate climate, which means it experiences all four seasons.
- Spring is often rainy with changing temperatures. Thunderstorms are common, and sometimes tornadoes can happen.
- Summer is usually hot and dry. Sometimes, there can be droughts, meaning not enough rain.
- Autumn (fall) is generally cool and rainy. However, some warm days can still occur.
- Winter is cold, and it often snows. Ice storms can also happen, making roads slippery.
| Climate data for Sweet Springs, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1941–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) |
83 (28) |
88 (31) |
93 (34) |
96 (36) |
106 (41) |
115 (46) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
96 (36) |
84 (29) |
75 (24) |
115 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.4 (3.6) |
44.4 (6.9) |
55.5 (13.1) |
66.0 (18.9) |
75.7 (24.3) |
84.4 (29.1) |
88.7 (31.5) |
87.3 (30.7) |
79.9 (26.6) |
68.6 (20.3) |
54.8 (12.7) |
43.3 (6.3) |
65.6 (18.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.9 (−2.3) |
33.3 (0.7) |
43.9 (6.6) |
54.2 (12.3) |
64.5 (18.1) |
73.6 (23.1) |
77.7 (25.4) |
75.9 (24.4) |
67.7 (19.8) |
56.0 (13.3) |
43.5 (6.4) |
33.1 (0.6) |
54.3 (12.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.4 (−8.1) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
32.4 (0.2) |
42.3 (5.7) |
53.3 (11.8) |
62.7 (17.1) |
66.6 (19.2) |
64.5 (18.1) |
55.5 (13.1) |
43.3 (6.3) |
32.1 (0.1) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
42.9 (6.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−22 (−30) |
−20 (−29) |
17 (−8) |
29 (−2) |
40 (4) |
44 (7) |
42 (6) |
26 (−3) |
14 (−10) |
−8 (−22) |
−23 (−31) |
−24 (−31) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.48 (38) |
1.96 (50) |
2.91 (74) |
4.38 (111) |
5.49 (139) |
4.45 (113) |
5.49 (139) |
4.36 (111) |
4.00 (102) |
3.37 (86) |
2.55 (65) |
2.10 (53) |
42.54 (1,081) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.7 (12) |
2.3 (5.8) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.4 (1.0) |
2.9 (7.4) |
12.2 (31) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.3 | 5.8 | 9.2 | 10.5 | 11.7 | 9.3 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 98.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 8.2 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Learning in Sweet Springs
The Sweet Springs R-VII School District manages public education in the city. This district helps students learn and grow.
Sweet Springs also has its own public library, called the Sweet Springs Public Library. Libraries are great places to find books, learn new things, and get help with homework.
Famous People from Sweet Springs
Some notable people have come from Sweet Springs:
- Pat Collins: He was a catcher for the famous 1927 New York Yankees baseball team.
- Dorsey W. Shackleford: He was a politician who served in government.
See also
In Spanish: Sweet Springs (Misuri) para niños
