Pratt, Kansas
Pratt, Kansas | ||
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FIPS code 20-57625 | | |
GNIS ID | 485645[1] | |
Website | cityofprattks.com |
Pratt is a city in and the county seat of Pratt County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 6,603.[3][4] It is home to Pratt Community College.
History
19th century
Pratt was founded in 1884[5] and named after Caleb S. Pratt, a young Civil War officer from the Kansas Infantry, who was killed in the Battle of Wilson's Creek near Springfield, Missouri[6] The first post office in Pratt was established in June 1884.[7]
In 1887, the
20th century
Built in 1930, Hotel Roberts is the largest and most highly styled historic hotel in Pratt. Construction of the hotel was initiated by the Pratt Chamber of Commerce, which formed a committee in the late 1920s specifically to facilitate the construction of a large new hotel. Seen as a potentially valuable asset for the community, the hotel was financed in part through a public subscription campaign, and constructed on land provided by the Chamber. The Pratt Hotel Company owned and operated the hotel and hired Wichita architect Samuel S. Voigt and Kansas City contractor Webster L. Elson to design and build the building. Elson not only supervised the rapid construction of the "fire-proof" building, he was a founding member of the Pratt Hotel Company, and he retained an ownership interest in the property for many years. The community hospital was established on the eighth floor of the building in 1932, complete with an operating room and an x-ray machine. Architecturally, the building is significant as an early and sophisticated example of the Art Deco style in central Kansas. The hotel opened as the Hotel Roberts in 1930, and continued under that name until 1959, when it was purchased by Monte Parrish and renamed the Hotel Parrish. In January 2015 it was listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places for its local significance in the areas of architecture and community planning and development.[9]
During World War II, the nearby
The Miss Kansas Parade and Pageant are held here.[10]
The state headquarters of Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks was constructed southeast of the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.49 square miles (19.40 km2), of which 7.37 square miles (19.09 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) is water.[11] Pratt is located approximately eighty miles west of Wichita.
Climate
According to the
Climate data for Pratt, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
89 (32) |
98 (37) |
106 (41) |
107 (42) |
115 (46) |
115 (46) |
115 (46) |
111 (44) |
98 (37) |
89 (32) |
85 (29) |
115 (46) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.4 (20.2) |
73.3 (22.9) |
82.3 (27.9) |
89.1 (31.7) |
94.0 (34.4) |
98.8 (37.1) |
104.1 (40.1) |
102.1 (38.9) |
98.0 (36.7) |
89.5 (31.9) |
77.5 (25.3) |
66.7 (19.3) |
106.1 (41.2) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.1 (6.2) |
47.7 (8.7) |
57.5 (14.2) |
66.7 (19.3) |
76.5 (24.7) |
86.7 (30.4) |
91.5 (33.1) |
89.7 (32.1) |
81.9 (27.7) |
69.8 (21.0) |
55.9 (13.3) |
44.6 (7.0) |
67.6 (19.8) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 31.1 (−0.5) |
35.0 (1.7) |
44.3 (6.8) |
53.6 (12.0) |
64.3 (17.9) |
74.6 (23.7) |
79.2 (26.2) |
77.5 (25.3) |
69.3 (20.7) |
56.6 (13.7) |
43.4 (6.3) |
33.1 (0.6) |
55.2 (12.9) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19.1 (−7.2) |
22.4 (−5.3) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
40.5 (4.7) |
52.2 (11.2) |
62.5 (16.9) |
66.9 (19.4) |
65.3 (18.5) |
56.7 (13.7) |
43.4 (6.3) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
42.7 (5.9) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 3.6 (−15.8) |
5.7 (−14.6) |
13.1 (−10.5) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
36.1 (2.3) |
50.0 (10.0) |
56.6 (13.7) |
55.2 (12.9) |
41.0 (5.0) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
15.5 (−9.2) |
5.6 (−14.7) |
−1.6 (−18.7) |
Record low °F (°C) | −16 (−27) |
−25 (−32) |
−12 (−24) |
12 (−11) |
20 (−7) |
38 (3) |
45 (7) |
42 (6) |
26 (−3) |
12 (−11) |
−2 (−19) |
−20 (−29) |
−25 (−32) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.64 (16) |
0.99 (25) |
1.97 (50) |
2.67 (68) |
3.80 (97) |
4.10 (104) |
3.25 (83) |
3.36 (85) |
2.32 (59) |
2.23 (57) |
1.18 (30) |
1.11 (28) |
27.62 (702) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.6 (9.1) |
3.9 (9.9) |
4.1 (10) |
0.4 (1.0) |
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) |
2.6 (6.6) |
15.1 (37.85) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.3 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 57.2 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 5.3 |
Source 1: NOAA[13] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: National Weather Service[12] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 1,418 | — | |
1900 | 1,213 | −14.5% | |
1910 | 3,302 | 172.2% | |
1920 | 5,183 | 57.0% | |
1930 | 6,322 | 22.0% | |
1940 | 6,591 | 4.3% | |
1950 | 7,523 | 14.1% | |
1960 | 8,156 | 8.4% | |
1970 | 6,736 | −17.4% | |
1980 | 6,885 | 2.2% | |
1990 | 6,687 | −2.9% | |
2000 | 6,570 | −1.7% | |
2010 | 6,835 | 4.0% | |
2020 | 6,603 | −3.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020[4] |
2020 census
The
Of the 2,646 households, 28.6% had children under the age of 18; 42.9% were married couples living together; 29.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.6% of households consisted of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[15] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.0.[19] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.4% of the population.[20]
23.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males.[15] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.2 males.[15]
The 2016-2020 5-year
2010 census
As of the
There were 2,837 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 39 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 12% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 2,839 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,646, and the median income for a family was $42,412. Males had a median income of $31,186 versus $20,640 for females. The
Education
Colleges
Public schools
The community is served by Pratt USD 382 and Skyline USD 438 public school districts.[28]
- Pratt High School (9-12)[29]
- Liberty Middle School (5-8)[30]
- Southwest Elementary School (PreK-4)[31]
- Haskins Elementary School & Bridges to Learning (K-4)[32]
- Skyline USD 438 (west of Pratt)
- Skyline High School(K-12)
Private schools
- Sacred Heart/Holy Child[33] (PreK-5)
- Our Savior Lutheran Preschool
Media
Radio stations
- KHMY 93.1FM—Hot Adult Contemporary
- KMMM 1290AM — broadcasting a News, Sports, Information and Music format, owned by MURFIN MEDIA, INC., based in Wichita, Kansas.
- KQZQ 98.3FM - broadcasting a Country, Red Dirt Country format, owned by MURFIN MEDIA, INC., based in Wichita, Kansas.
Newspaper
- Pratt Tribune[34]
Infrastructure
Transportation
Highways
Pratt is served by
Bus
Bus service is provided daily eastward to Wichita and westward to Pueblo, Colorado by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).[35][36]
Notable people
- voice actorand comedian
- William Marriott, baseball player
- Vera Miles, actress
- John Redwine, physician and politician
- Pearl Farmer Richardson, clubwoman, United Nations promoter
- Charles Stokes, politician
- Brad Ziegler, relief pitcher for Major League Baseball
References
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- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Pratt, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 19, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c "QuickFacts; Pratt, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ City of Pratt, Kansas Web Site, 2008, retrieved September 11, 2009
- ^ a b Pratt Chamber of Congress, retrieved August 24, 2009 Archived July 20, 2007, at archive.today
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
- ^ "Rock Island Rail History". Archived from the original on June 19, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
- ^ "Pratt County, National and State Registers of Historic Places". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ Miss Kansas Pageant
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ a b "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Dodge City". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Pratt 3NW, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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- ^ "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.
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- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Unified School District 438 Archived 2009-12-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Pratt High School
- ^ Liberty Middle School
- ^ Elementary School
- ^ Haskins Elementary School
- ^ Sacred Heart/Holy Child
- ^ Pratt Tribune
- ^ BeeLine Express
- ^ "Greyhound Lines". Archived from the original on September 6, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2016.