Jetmore, Kansas

Jetmore is a city in and the county seat of Hodgeman County, Kansas, United States.[6] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 867.[7]

Jetmore, Kansas
City and County seat
West side of Main Street (2010)
Location within Hodgeman County and Kansas
KDOT map of Hodgeman County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°5′3″N 99°53′46″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyHodgeman
Founded1870s
Platted1879
Incorporated1887
Named forCol. Abraham Jetmore
Area
 • Total4.21 sq mi (10.90 km2)
 • Land4.21 sq mi (10.90 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,303 ft (702 m)
Population
 • Total867
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
813
 • Density193.11/sq mi (74.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67854
Area code620
FIPS code20-35450 [4]
GNIS ID0475917 [5]
Websitejetmorekansas.com

History

Jetmore was originally called Buckner, and was laid out under the latter name in 1879.[8][9] The name was changed to Jetmore in 1880 in honor of Col. Abraham Buckles Jetmore.[10][11] A lawyer from Topeka, Abraham Jetmore was instrumental in securing a railroad line through the city and in arranging for it to become the county seat.[12]

Geography

Jetmore is located at 38°5′3″N 99°53′46″W (38.084137, -99.895999).[13] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.49 square miles (11.63 km2), all land.[14] The Buckner Creek, a tributary of the Pawnee River, flows through Jetmore.

The surface rocks in this area consist of Greenhorn limestone and Graneros shale.[15][16]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Jetmore has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[17]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890324—
1900230−29.0%
191031737.8%
192055976.3%
193091463.5%
1940881−3.6%
195098812.1%
19601,0284.0%
1970936−8.9%
1980862−7.9%
1990850−1.4%
20009036.2%
2010867−4.0%
2019 (est.)813[3]−6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 867 people, 366 households, and 232 families residing in the city. The population density was 193.1 inhabitants per square mile (74.6/km2). There were 439 housing units at an average density of 97.8 per square mile (37.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 366 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
United Methodist Church in Jetmore (2010)

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 903 people, 362 households, and 241 families residing in the city. The population density was 823.5 people per square mile (317.0/km2). There were 427 housing units at an average density of 389.4 per square mile (149.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.79% White, 1.22% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.22% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.99% of the population.

There were 362 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,618, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,510. About 10.9% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Jetmore USD 227 public school district.[18] The district has two schools:

  • Hodgeman County Middle/High School
  • Hodgeman County Elementary School

Transportation

Airports

Highways

See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
  8. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 206.
  9. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 28.
  10. Bio of Abraham Buckles Jetmore in History of Kansas Archived 2006-11-06 at the Wayback Machine
  11. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 169.
  12. History of Jetmore, Kansas Archived 2009-04-21 at the Wayback Machine Another history of Jetmore Archived 2017-06-19 at the Wayback Machine
  13. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  14. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  15. "KGS--Geologic Map--Hodgeman". Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  16. "KGS--Geology of Ness and Hodgeman Counties--Exposed Rocks". Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  17. Climate Summary for Jetmore, Kansas
  18. "USD 227 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Retrieved 2020-04-29.

Further reading
See also: List of books about State of Kansas (which includes historical information about its counties and cities too)
See also: List of books about Hodgeman County, Kansas
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