Leoti, Kansas
Leoti, Kansas | ||
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FIPS code 20-39550 | | |
| GNIS ID | 2395684[1] | |
| Website | leotikansas.org | |
Leoti (/liːˈoʊtə/) is a city in and the county seat of Wichita County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,475.[3]
History
Leoti was founded in 1885
The origin of the name Leoti is disputed: one tradition says the name is an Indian term for "prairie flower"; another says the community was named for settler Leoti Kibbee; a third says it was named for Leoti Gray, the daughter of a town founder.[7]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.31 square miles (3.39 km2), all land.[8]
Climate
According to the
| Climate data for Leoti, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2018 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
83 (28) |
90 (32) |
98 (37) |
104 (40) |
110 (43) |
111 (44) |
109 (43) |
105 (41) |
96 (36) |
89 (32) |
80 (27) |
111 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 66.7 (19.3) |
71.7 (22.1) |
80.3 (26.8) |
87.7 (30.9) |
94.1 (34.5) |
99.6 (37.6) |
102.8 (39.3) |
100.9 (38.3) |
97.2 (36.2) |
89.1 (31.7) |
76.4 (24.7) |
66.5 (19.2) |
103.5 (39.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.2 (6.8) |
47.7 (8.7) |
57.3 (14.1) |
65.5 (18.6) |
75.2 (24.0) |
86.6 (30.3) |
91.5 (33.1) |
88.5 (31.4) |
81.7 (27.6) |
68.4 (20.2) |
55.1 (12.8) |
45.1 (7.3) |
67.2 (19.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30.1 (−1.1) |
33.0 (0.6) |
41.9 (5.5) |
49.8 (9.9) |
60.3 (15.7) |
71.7 (22.1) |
76.8 (24.9) |
74.3 (23.5) |
66.2 (19.0) |
52.9 (11.6) |
40.0 (4.4) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
52.3 (11.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.0 (−8.9) |
18.3 (−7.6) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
34.1 (1.2) |
45.5 (7.5) |
56.8 (13.8) |
62.0 (16.7) |
60.1 (15.6) |
50.7 (10.4) |
37.3 (2.9) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
17.1 (−8.3) |
37.4 (3.0) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −1.6 (−18.7) |
1.2 (−17.1) |
9.4 (−12.6) |
20.4 (−6.4) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
44.7 (7.1) |
53.2 (11.8) |
51.6 (10.9) |
35.6 (2.0) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
8.5 (−13.1) |
−0.6 (−18.1) |
−8.8 (−22.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−25 (−32) |
−21 (−29) |
2 (−17) |
18 (−8) |
32 (0) |
40 (4) |
34 (1) |
24 (−4) |
2 (−17) |
−10 (−23) |
−22 (−30) |
−26 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.38 (9.7) |
0.51 (13) |
1.27 (32) |
1.95 (50) |
2.31 (59) |
2.58 (66) |
2.87 (73) |
3.11 (79) |
1.40 (36) |
1.66 (42) |
0.64 (16) |
0.60 (15) |
19.28 (490.7) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.0 (13) |
4.6 (12) |
4.1 (10) |
2.3 (5.8) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.3 (3.3) |
2.4 (6.1) |
3.9 (9.9) |
23.8 (60.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 62.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 10.9 |
| Source 1: NOAA (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010)[10] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[11] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 341 | — | |
| 1900 | 151 | −55.7% | |
| 1910 | 288 | 90.7% | |
| 1920 | 392 | 36.1% | |
| 1930 | 618 | 57.7% | |
| 1940 | 816 | 32.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,250 | 53.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,401 | 12.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,916 | 36.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,869 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,738 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,598 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,534 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,475 | −3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
The
Of the 589 households, 34.3% had children under the age of 18; 49.1% were married couples living together; 21.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.1% of households consisted of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.1.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.2% of the population.[18]
26.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males.[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.1 males.[13]
The 2016-2020 5-year
2010 census
As of the
There were 607 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 634 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,596, and the median income for a family was $41,484. Males had a median income of $27,235 versus $17,986 for females. The
Education
The community is served by Leoti–Wichita County USD 467 public school district. The Wichita County High School mascot is Wichita County Indians.[25]
Prior to school unification, Leoti High School also used the Indians mascot.[26]
Notable people
- Marion Charles Bonner, paleontologist, fossil collector.
- Ben Diggins, baseball player.
- Steve Tasker, football player (retired), sportscaster.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leoti, Kansas
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Leoti, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 313.
- ^ "8 Wonders of Wichita County". Wichita County, KS: Wichita County. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- ^ "County Seat History of Wichita County, Kansas". Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- ^ "Profile for Leoti, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Leoti, Kansas
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Leoti, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Goodland". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "#467". USD 467. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ "Leoti 46 Lacrosse 44", Great Bend Tribune, 4 December 1966, p.5.
Further reading
External links
- City of Leoti
- Leoti - Directory of Public Officials
- Wichita County
- Wichita County Museum
- USD 467 school district
- Leoti City Map, KDOT
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