Neosho Rapids, Kansas

Neosho Rapids, Kansas
City
Location within Lyon County and Kansas
KDOT map of Lyon County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°22′07″N95°59′29″W / 38.36861°N 95.99139°W / 38.36861; -95.99139 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Lyon
Platted	1855
Incorporated	1923 [2]
Named for	Rapids on Neosho River
Government [2]
• Type	Mayor–Council
Area [3]
• Total	0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2)
• Land	0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,093 ft (333 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	229
• Density	450/sq mi (170/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66864
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-49875
GNIS ID	2395174 [1]

Neosho Rapids is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 229. ^[4]

History

Neosho Rapids was previously called Italia then Florence, and was laid out in 1855. ^[5] It was named Neosho Rapids in 1857 from the whitewater on the Neosho River. ^{[5] [6]}

LIFE magazine did a 5-page feature article in the December 24, 1945, issue of servicemen coming home to the town for their first Christmas after WWII. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km²), of which 0.50 square miles (1.29 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. ^[8]

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, Neosho Rapids has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	80		—
1890	308		285.0%
1910	256		—
1920	267		4.3%
1930	306		14.6%
1940	253		−17.3%
1950	204		−19.4%
1960	178		−12.7%
1970	234		31.5%
1980	289		23.5%
1990	235		−18.7%
2000	274		16.6%
2010	265		−3.3%
2020	229		−13.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Neosho Rapids is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2010, there were 265 people, 105 households, and 67 families residing in the city. The population density was 530.0 inhabitants per square mile (204.6/km²). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 238.0 per square mile (91.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 105 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[11] of 2000, there were 274 people, 104 households, and 79 families residing in the city. The population density was 561.9 inhabitants per square mile (217.0/km²). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 235.9 per square mile (91.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.35% White, 1.82% African American, 0.36% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.

There were 104 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,423, and the median income for a family was $35,250. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,239. About 6.2% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 36.9% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Southern Lyon County USD 252 public school district.

See also

• Great Flood of 1951

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Neosho Rapids, Kansas
2. "City of Neosho Rapids". The League of Kansas Municipalities. May 24, 2019.
3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
4. "Profile of Neosho Rapids, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. p. 351.
6. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 9. ISBN   9780974435886.
7. Old Photos: Old-Timey Christmas
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. Climate Summary for Neosho Rapids, Kansas
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Lyon County, Kansas

External links

• Neosho Rapids - Directory of Public Officials
• Neosho Rapids city map, KDOT