Tribune, Kansas facts for kids
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Tribune, Kansas
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Consolidated city-county
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Greeley County courthouse (2010)
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Location within Greeley County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greeley |
| Township | Tribune |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Named for | New-York Tribune |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,616 ft (1,102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 772 |
| • Density | 1,043/sq mi (402.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
67879
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-71450 |
| GNIS ID | 2397052 |
Tribune is a small city in Kansas, United States. It's the main town, also called the county seat, of Greeley County. In 2020, about 772 people lived here.
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History of Tribune
Tribune was started in 1886. A train station was built in 1887. That's when Tribune became the county seat, which means it's the center of the county's government.
The city got its name from a newspaper called the New York Tribune. The editor of that newspaper, Horace Greeley, encouraged people to move west. He famously said, "Go West, young man!"
Since 2009, Tribune and Greeley County have worked together as one government. This is called a unified government. A group of five people leads this government. Two are chosen by city residents, two by people living outside the city, and one is chosen by everyone.
Because of this special setup, Tribune is one of the largest cities in the U.S. by land area. It's the biggest in the main part of the United States.
Geography and Climate
Where is Tribune Located?
Tribune is located in Kansas. The city covers about 0.74 square miles (1.92 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
What is Tribune's Climate Like?
Tribune has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
| Climate data for Tribune, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
97 (36) |
103 (39) |
111 (44) |
108 (42) |
108 (42) |
104 (40) |
95 (35) |
86 (30) |
79 (26) |
111 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67.9 (19.9) |
72.6 (22.6) |
81.8 (27.7) |
87.6 (30.9) |
94.5 (34.7) |
101.3 (38.5) |
103.7 (39.8) |
101.0 (38.3) |
98.4 (36.9) |
91.1 (32.8) |
78.0 (25.6) |
67.3 (19.6) |
104.6 (40.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.2 (6.8) |
47.2 (8.4) |
56.9 (13.8) |
64.9 (18.3) |
74.6 (23.7) |
86.2 (30.1) |
91.4 (33.0) |
88.2 (31.2) |
81.4 (27.4) |
68.3 (20.2) |
54.7 (12.6) |
44.8 (7.1) |
66.9 (19.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30.2 (−1.0) |
33.0 (0.6) |
41.7 (5.4) |
49.8 (9.9) |
60.3 (15.7) |
71.4 (21.9) |
76.5 (24.7) |
74.0 (23.3) |
66.1 (18.9) |
52.5 (11.4) |
40.2 (4.6) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
52.2 (11.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.1 (−8.8) |
18.7 (−7.4) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
34.6 (1.4) |
46.0 (7.8) |
56.6 (13.7) |
61.7 (16.5) |
59.8 (15.4) |
50.8 (10.4) |
36.7 (2.6) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
17.2 (−8.2) |
37.5 (3.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −2.5 (−19.2) |
0.7 (−17.4) |
8.6 (−13.0) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
43.7 (6.5) |
52.0 (11.1) |
50.2 (10.1) |
36.3 (2.4) |
19.3 (−7.1) |
7.7 (−13.5) |
−2.7 (−19.3) |
−8.3 (−22.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−25 (−32) |
0 (−18) |
4 (−16) |
19 (−7) |
30 (−1) |
41 (5) |
40 (4) |
20 (−7) |
2 (−17) |
−10 (−23) |
−24 (−31) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.43 (11) |
0.54 (14) |
0.99 (25) |
1.66 (42) |
2.23 (57) |
2.77 (70) |
3.14 (80) |
2.87 (73) |
1.13 (29) |
1.59 (40) |
0.53 (13) |
0.56 (14) |
18.44 (468) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.2 (11) |
4.2 (11) |
3.6 (9.1) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.3 (3.3) |
2.1 (5.3) |
3.8 (9.7) |
21.7 (55.71) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 6.2 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 65.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 11.5 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Population and People
How Many People Live in Tribune?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 90 | — | |
| 1900 | 62 | −31.1% | |
| 1910 | 158 | 154.8% | |
| 1920 | 243 | 53.8% | |
| 1930 | 436 | 79.4% | |
| 1940 | 607 | 39.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,010 | 66.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,036 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,013 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 955 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 918 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 835 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 741 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 772 | 4.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 741 people living in Tribune. These people lived in 327 homes, and 204 of those were families.
Most people in Tribune (about 92%) were White. About 13% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Who Lives in Tribune's Homes?
About 23% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (56.6%) were married couples. About 35.5% of all homes had just one person living there. About 17.5% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Tribune was about 49 years old. About 19% of residents were under 18. About 26% were 65 or older.
Education in Tribune
The schools in Tribune are part of the Greeley County USD 200 public school district. All students, from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade, go to school on the same campus. The high school building is the largest and has the district's auditorium and library.
In 2011, the community voted to update the elementary school building. Greeley County High School is a 1A school, which is a classification for smaller schools in Kansas.
Schools in Greeley County
- Greeley County High School (Grades 9-12)
- Greeley County Junior High (Grades 6-8)
- Greeley County Elementary (Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 5)
Sports Achievements
The Greeley County Jackrabbits have won several state championships in sports:
- 1968 Boys Basketball - Class B
- 1998 Football - Class 8-Man DI
- 2011 Boys Basketball - Class 1A DII
- 2022 Boys Basketball - Class 1A DII
- 2023 Boys Basketball - Class 1A DII
See also
In Spanish: Tribune (Kansas) para niños
