Natoma, Kansas

Natoma, Kansas
City
Facing southwest, as the tracks and the streets were perpendicular to the tracks (2014)
Location within Osborne County and Kansas
KDOT map of Osborne County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°11′19″N99°01′27″W / 39.18861°N 99.02417°W / 39.18861; -99.02417 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Osborne
Founded	1888
Incorporated	1905
Area [2]
• Total	0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
• Land	0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,831 ft (558 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	302
• Density	720/sq mi (280/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67651
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-49425
GNIS ID	2395159 [1]
Website	cityofnatoma.com

Natoma is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 302. ^[3]

History

Natoma was established in 1888, named after an American Indian railroad employee by a railroad officer. The name means "new born". ^[4] The first post office had opened under the name Tapley in December 1878, but changed its name to Natoma in July 1890. ^[5] Natoma was incorporated as a city in 1905. ^[6]

Geography

Natoma lies in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of the Saline River. ^{[7] [8]} Paradise Creek, a tributary of the Saline, flows southeast along the southern edge of the city. ^[8] Natoma is in north-central Kansas approximately 135 miles (217 km) northwest of Wichita and 230 miles (370 km) west of Kansas City. ^[9] Located on K-18, it is roughly 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Osborne, the county seat. ^[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 square miles (1.06 km²), all of it land. ^[10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	407		—
1920	518		27.3%
1930	583		12.5%
1940	651		11.7%
1950	775		19.0%
1960	775		0.0%
1970	603		−22.2%
1980	515		−14.6%
1990	392		−23.9%
2000	367		−6.4%
2010	335		−8.7%
2020	302		−9.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, ^[11] there were 335 people, 160 households and 86 families residing in the city. The population density was 817.1 per square mile (315.5/km²). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 558.5 per square mile (215.6/km²). The racial makeup was 97.0% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 43.1% 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 2.09 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age was 43.5 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 26% were 65 years of age or older. The gender make-up was 54.9% male and 45.1% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, ^[12] there were 367 people, 178 households and 95 families residing in the city. The population density was 874.8 per square mile (337.8/km²). There were 244 housing units at an average density of 581.6 per square mile (224.6/km²). The racial make-up was 98.91% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 178 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.6% were non-families. 44.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.88.

24.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $24,091 and the median family income was $37,500. Males had a median income of $24,896 and females $22,083. The per capita income was $14,671. About 8.7% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Culture

Events

The city holds a Labor Day celebration which as its annual community festival which includes a parade, barbecue and other entertainment. ^[4]

Points of interest

Natoma Presbyterian Church, constructed in 1899, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture. ^[4]

Education

Natoma is a part of unified school district 399 Paradise Natoma Waldo. USD 399 has two schools in the city:

• Natoma Elementary School (Grades K-6)
• Natoma High School (7-12) ^[13]

The Natoma Tigers have won the following Kansas State High School championships:

• 1958 Boys' basketball - Class B ^[14]
• 1959 Boys' basketball - Class B ^[14]
• 1974 Boys' cross country - Class 1A ^[15]
• 1975 Boys' basketball - Class 1A ^[14]
• 1982 Girls' basketball - Class 1A ^[14]
• 2014 Boys' cross country - Class 1A ^[15]
• 2015 Boys' cross country - Class 1A ^[15]

Transportation

K-18, an east–west route, approaches Natoma from the west, then turns southeast along the eastern side of the city. ^[8]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Natoma, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
3. "Profile of Natoma, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 23 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
4. "Natoma - Amazing 100 Miles Featured City". The Amazing 100 Miles Tourism Coalition. 10 November 2008. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
5. "Post Offices". Kansas Historical Society . Retrieved 20 December 2010.
6. Blackmar, Frank W., ed. (1912). "Natoma". Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc. Vol. 2. Chicago: Standard. p. 336.
7. "2003-2004 Official Transportation Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. 2003. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
8. "General Highway Map - Osborne County, Kansas" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. 1999. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
9. "City Distance Tool". Geobytes. Archived from the original on 5 October 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 6 July 2012.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 31 January 2008.
13. "Paradise USD 399". USD 399. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
14. "Basketball". KSHSAA. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
15. "Cross Country". KSHSAA. Retrieved 8 January 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Osborne County, Kansas

External links

• City of Natoma
• Natoma - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 399, local school district
• Natoma city map, KDOT