Jetmore, Kansas

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°03′08″N99°57′39″W / 38.05222°N 99.96083°W / 38.05222; -99.96083 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Hodgeman
Founded	1870s
Platted	1879
Incorporated	1887
Named for	Col. Abraham Jetmore
Area [2]
• Total	4.21 sq mi (10.90 km2)
• Land	4.21 sq mi (10.90 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,461 ft (750 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	770
• Density	180/sq mi (71/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67854
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-35450
GNIS ID	2395469 [1]
Website	jetmorekansas.com

Jetmore is a city in and the county seat of Hodgeman County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 770. ^[3]

History

Jetmore was originally called Buckner, and was laid out under the latter name in 1879. ^{[4] [5]} The name was changed to Jetmore in 1880 in honor of Col. Abraham Buckles Jetmore. ^{[6] [7]} 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. ^[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.49 square miles (11.63 km²), all land. ^[9] 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. ^{[10] [11]}

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. ^[12]

Climate data for Jetmore, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1900–present
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	82 (28)	90 (32)	94 (34)	101 (38)	105 (41)	113 (45)	116 (47)	114 (46)	109 (43)	101 (38)	93 (34)	85 (29)	116 (47)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	68.4 (20.2)	74.8 (23.8)	82.8 (28.2)	89.3 (31.8)	95.6 (35.3)	101.4 (38.6)	104.8 (40.4)	102.9 (39.4)	98.7 (37.1)	92.9 (33.8)	78.5 (25.8)	66.7 (19.3)	105.7 (40.9)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	44.1 (6.7)	47.6 (8.7)	58.2 (14.6)	67.5 (19.7)	77.2 (25.1)	87.8 (31.0)	93.6 (34.2)	91.3 (32.9)	83.3 (28.5)	70.6 (21.4)	56.3 (13.5)	45.6 (7.6)	68.6 (20.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)	31.0 (−0.6)	34.0 (1.1)	43.5 (6.4)	52.5 (11.4)	63.2 (17.3)	74.0 (23.3)	79.6 (26.4)	77.5 (25.3)	69.0 (20.6)	55.7 (13.2)	42.4 (5.8)	32.8 (0.4)	54.6 (12.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	17.9 (−7.8)	20.4 (−6.4)	28.8 (−1.8)	37.6 (3.1)	49.1 (9.5)	60.1 (15.6)	65.5 (18.6)	63.7 (17.6)	54.6 (12.6)	40.9 (4.9)	28.5 (−1.9)	20.1 (−6.6)	40.6 (4.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	0.6 (−17.4)	3.7 (−15.7)	11.4 (−11.4)	22.6 (−5.2)	34.1 (1.2)	47.9 (8.8)	55.2 (12.9)	54.4 (12.4)	40.2 (4.6)	24.3 (−4.3)	11.8 (−11.2)	3.9 (−15.6)	−4.4 (−20.2)
Record low °F (°C)	−24 (−31)	−21 (−29)	−19 (−28)	8 (−13)	21 (−6)	35 (2)	42 (6)	36 (2)	27 (−3)	9 (−13)	−6 (−21)	−20 (−29)	−24 (−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.64 (16)	0.72 (18)	1.47 (37)	2.01 (51)	3.66 (93)	3.45 (88)	3.63 (92)	2.84 (72)	1.65 (42)	1.94 (49)	0.77 (20)	0.95 (24)	23.73 (602)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	6.1 (15)	4.7 (12)	3.3 (8.4)	1.2 (3.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.2 (0.51)	1.6 (4.1)	4.1 (10)	21.2 (53.01)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	2.4	2.6	3.7	5.0	6.9	7.2	6.7	6.0	3.5	3.8	2.3	2.3	52.4
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	1.8	1.4	1.2	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.4	1.2	6.6
Source: NOAA [13] [14] [15]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	324		—
1900	230		−29.0%
1910	317		37.8%
1920	559		76.3%
1930	914		63.5%
1940	881		−3.6%
1950	988		12.1%
1960	1,028		4.0%
1970	936		−8.9%
1980	862		−7.9%
1990	850		−1.4%
2000	903		6.2%
2010	867		−4.0%
2020	770		−11.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 770 people, 333 households, and 208 families in Jetmore. ^{[16] [17]} The population density was 182.9 per square mile (70.6/km²). There were 378 housing units at an average density of 89.8 per square mile (34.7/km²). ^{[17] [18]} The racial makeup was 89.87% (692) white or European American (88.31% non-Hispanic white), 1.56% (12) black or African-American, 0.52% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.78% (6) Asian, 0.13% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.56% (12) from other races, and 5.58% (43) from two or more races. ^[19] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.84% (45) of the population. ^[20]

Of the 333 households, 30.6% had children under the age of 18; 52.3% were married couples living together; 23.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.6% of households consisted of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[17] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8. ^[21] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 20.6% of the population. ^[22]

25.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. ^[17] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.4 males. ^[17]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,841) and the median family income was $74,107 (+/- $19,811). ^[23] Males had a median income of $39,028 (+/- $8,639) versus $30,144 (+/- $12,330) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,500 (+/- $7,047). ^[24] Approximately, 7.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[25] [26]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[27] 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

As of the census ^[28] of 2000, there were 903 people, 362 households, and 241 families residing in the city. The population density was 823.5 inhabitants per square mile (318.0/km²). There were 427 housing units at an average density of 389.4 per square mile (150.3/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

United Methodist Church in Jetmore (2010)

The community is served by Hodgeman County USD 227 public school district. ^[29] The district has two schools:

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

Transportation

Airports

• Jetmore Municipal Airport (No commercial flights)
• Dodge City Regional Airport (Nearest commercial airport 26 miles (42 km) away)

Highways

• US-283
• K-156

See also

• Kansas portal

• Tornadoes of 1972

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jetmore, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Jetmore, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  206.
5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  28.
6. Bio of Abraham Buckles Jetmore in History of Kansas Archived 2006-11-06 at the Wayback Machine
7. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  169.
8. History of Jetmore, Kansas Archived 2009-04-21 at the Wayback Machine Another history of Jetmore Archived 2017-06-19 at the Wayback Machine
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. "KGS--Geologic Map--Hodgeman" . Retrieved April 10, 2016.
11. "KGS--Geology of Ness and Hodgeman Counties--Exposed Rocks" . Retrieved April 10, 2016.
12. Climate Summary for Jetmore, Kansas
13. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Jetmore 8NNW, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
14. "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Dodge City". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
15. "xmACIS2". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
21. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
22. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
23. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
24. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
25. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
26. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
27. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
28. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
29. "USD 227 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities

See also: List of books about Hodgeman County, Kansas

External links

• City of Jetmore
• Jetmore - Directory of Public Officials
• Early History of Jetmore, 1912
• Jetmore City Map, KDOT