Tescott, Kansas
Tescott is a city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 319 people lived there.[6]
 Location within Ottawa County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°0′43″N 97°52′41″W / 39.01194°N 97.87806°WCoordinates: 39°0′43″N 97°52′41″W / 39.01194°N 97.87806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ottawa |
| Platted | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | T.E. Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 319 |
| • Estimate (2016)[3] | 311 |
| • Density | 886/sq mi (343.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67484 |
| FIPS code | 20-70250 [4] |
| GNIS ID | 0476454 [5] |
| Website | cityoftescott.com |
History
Tescott was planned out in 1866.[7] The city was named after T.E. Scott, an early settler.[8][9]
On May 1st 2018, an EF3 wedge tornado hit the area near the city. It damaged one house.
Geography
Tescott is at 39°0′43″N 97°52′41″W / 39.01194°N 97.87806°W (39.012005, -97.878140).[10] The United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2). All of it is land.[1]
Weather
Tescott has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Tescott has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]
People
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 421 | ||
| 1920 | 377 | −10.5% | |
| 1930 | 382 | 1.3% | |
| 1940 | 402 | 5.2% | |
| 1950 | 412 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 396 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 393 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 331 | −15.8% | |
| 1990 | 317 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 339 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 319 | −5.9% | |
| Est. 2016 | 311 | [3] | −8.3% |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Tescott is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 319 people, 129 households, and 86 families living in Tescott.[2]
Education
Tescott is part of Twin Valley USD 240 school district. The district has two high schools; Bennington High School and Tescott High School.[12]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 259.
- ↑ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 37. ISBN 9780974435886.
- ↑ "Profile for Tescott, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Tescott, Kansas
- ↑ "Twin Valley USD 240". USD 240. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 240, local school district
- Maps
- Tescott City Map, KDOT