Blaine, Kentucky
Blaine, Kentucky | ||
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FIPS code 21-07264 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2403873[2] |
Blaine is a
History
Blaine was originally settled c. 1800 and established as a local trade center by 1882. The post office has been in operation since at least May 10, 1828 (Neri Swetnam, postmaster). Although the city was incorporated as "Blaine" on March 10, 1886, it was alternatively known as "Blainetown" or "Mouth of Hood" for the remainder of the 19th century.[4]
In the 2016 city election, Brad Mattingly was elected mayor.
Geography
Blaine is located in western Lawrence County in the valley of Blaine Creek, a northeast-flowing tributary of the
Kentucky Route 32 passes through Blaine, leading east 18 miles (29 km) to Louisa and west 20 miles (32 km) to Sandy Hook. Kentucky Route 201 passes through the center of Blaine with KY 32 but leads north 13 miles (21 km) to Webbville and south 18 miles (29 km) to Staffordsville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.74 km2), of which 0.43 acres (1,757 m2), or 0.24%, are water.[5]
Demographics
At the 2000
There were 95 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.89.
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1900 | 134 | — | |
1910 | 136 | 1.5% | |
1920 | 103 | −24.3% | |
1930 | 144 | 39.8% | |
1940 | 124 | −13.9% | |
1970 | 168 | — | |
1980 | 358 | 113.1% | |
1990 | 271 | −24.3% | |
2000 | 245 | −9.6% | |
2010 | 47 | −80.8% | |
2020 | 66 | 40.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
Age distribution was 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.
The
Education
Students residing in Blaine usually attend:[citation needed]
- Blaine Elementary School
- Lawrence County High School
Government
Blaine is governed by a city commission form of government. The city commission consisted of a panel of four members: Jared Howard, Jeremy Webb, Regina Jordan, and Steve Harvey.[8]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the
Climate data for Blaine, Kentucky | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6 (42) |
8 (46) |
13 (56) |
21 (69) |
25 (77) |
28 (83) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
27 (80) |
21 (70) |
14 (57) |
8 (47) |
19 (67) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −8 (18) |
−7 (20) |
−2 (28) |
3 (37) |
8 (47) |
13 (56) |
16 (61) |
16 (60) |
12 (53) |
4 (39) |
−1 (30) |
−5 (23) |
4 (39) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 86 (3.4) |
74 (2.9) |
100 (4) |
100 (4) |
110 (4.2) |
89 (3.5) |
130 (5.3) |
79 (3.1) |
89 (3.5) |
64 (2.5) |
79 (3.1) |
91 (3.6) |
1,100 (43) |
Source: Weatherbase [10] |
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blaine, Kentucky
- ^ "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Blaine city, Kentucky". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ISBN 0-8131-0179-4. Retrieved on 2010-04-17
- ^ "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Kentucky". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Kentucky Secretary of State-Land Office Archived June 6, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 2010-04-17
- ^ Climate Summary for Blaine, Kentucky
- ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on September 12, 2013.