Phillipsburg, Kansas

Phillipsburg, Kansas
City and County seat
(2021)
Location within Phillips County and Kansas
KDOT map of Phillips County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°45′04″N99°19′10″W / 39.75111°N 99.31944°W / 39.75111; -99.31944 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Phillips
Founded	1872
Incorporated	1872
Named for	William Phillips
Area [2]
• Total	1.70 sq mi (4.39 km2)
• Land	1.70 sq mi (4.39 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,929 ft (588 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	2,337
• Density	1,400/sq mi (530/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67661
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-55675
GNIS ID	485642 [1]
Website	cityofphillipsburg.com

Phillipsburg is a city in, and the county seat of, Phillips County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,337. ^[3]

History

Phillipsburg was organized in 1872 and named the county seat due to its central location in the county on July 26, though the first residents didn't arrive until late that year. ^[4] It was named for politician and journalist William A. Phillips. ^[5] Phillipsburg was incorporated as a city in 1880. ^[6]

The first post office was established in Phillipsburg on December 23, 1872, with the first postmaster being Fred A Dutton, but the name of the post office was spelled Phillipsburgh until 1893. ^{[7] [8]} Named in honor of John Bissel, Fort Bissel was built in 1872 to protect against perceived hostility from Native Americans and closed in 1878. The Fort was reconstructed in city park in 1962. ^[7] The first cemetery in the town, Close cemetery, was established on March 19, 1879 by the Fairview cemetery association and was deeded to the city on June 4, 1889. A branch of the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway was established through Phillipsburg in 1887. Also in 1887 complete telephone systems were installed in the city. A fire nearly destroyed the entire town square in 1906. The current courthouse was constructed in 1912. "Kansas' Biggest Rodeo" was first held in 1929 and is held annually on the last weekend in July or first weekend in August.

In 1939, Consumer's Cooperative Association opened the world's first cooperative oil refinery on the north edge of town, ^[9] and shutdown in 1992. ^[10]

Geography

Phillipsburg is located in northwestern Kansas on the western edge of the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains. ^[11] Phillipsburg is located in the middle of Phillips County, approximately 20 miles south of the Nebraska border. The city sits on the north side of Deer Creek, a tributary of the North Fork of the Solomon River. Plotner Creek, a tributary of Deer Creek, flows south along the western edge of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.67 square miles (4.33 km²), all land. ^[12]

Climate

Phillipsburg's climate is either classified as a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa), using the −3 °C (26.6 °F) isotherm of the original Köppen scheme, or a humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa), using the 0 °C (32 °F) isotherm preferred by some climatologists. Phillipsburg meets the criteria for a true winter dry season under the Köppen climate classification, which is a rarity for its region and for the United States as a whole outside of South Florida. On average, January is the coolest month, July is the warmest month, and May is the wettest month.

Climate data for Phillipsburg, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2010
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	79 (26)	86 (30)	97 (36)	102 (39)	106 (41)	114 (46)	120 (49)	117 (47)	111 (44)	100 (38)	88 (31)	83 (28)	120 (49)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	39.8 (4.3)	43.5 (6.4)	55.7 (13.2)	65.2 (18.4)	75.3 (24.1)	87.3 (30.7)	92.5 (33.6)	90.2 (32.3)	81.9 (27.7)	68.0 (20.0)	53.9 (12.2)	41.8 (5.4)	66.3 (19.0)
Daily mean °F (°C)	28.1 (−2.2)	31.3 (−0.4)	41.9 (5.5)	51.1 (10.6)	62.2 (16.8)	74.0 (23.3)	79.3 (26.3)	77.1 (25.1)	68.0 (20.0)	54.2 (12.3)	40.8 (4.9)	30.0 (−1.1)	53.2 (11.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	16.3 (−8.7)	19.1 (−7.2)	28.1 (−2.2)	37.0 (2.8)	49.1 (9.5)	60.7 (15.9)	66.0 (18.9)	64.0 (17.8)	54.1 (12.3)	40.4 (4.7)	27.8 (−2.3)	18.2 (−7.7)	40.1 (4.5)
Record low °F (°C)	−22 (−30)	−22 (−30)	−16 (−27)	7 (−14)	21 (−6)	37 (3)	42 (6)	40 (4)	25 (−4)	1 (−17)	−8 (−22)	−28 (−33)	−28 (−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.49 (12)	0.86 (22)	1.52 (39)	2.44 (62)	4.34 (110)	3.02 (77)	4.04 (103)	3.13 (80)	1.69 (43)	2.09 (53)	1.08 (27)	0.93 (24)	25.63 (652)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	3.4 (8.6)	6.6 (17)	1.5 (3.8)	0.5 (1.3)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.7 (1.8)	1.1 (2.8)	3.2 (8.1)	17.0 (43)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	3.1	3.6	5.2	7.3	9.4	8.8	7.6	7.3	5.0	5.8	3.6	3.5	70.2
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	2.0	2.6	0.8	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.7	2.1	8.7
Source 1: NOAA [13]
Source 2: XMACIS2 [14]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	309		—
1890	992		221.0%
1900	1,008		1.6%
1910	1,302		29.2%
1920	1,310		0.6%
1930	1,543		17.8%
1940	2,109		36.7%
1950	2,589		22.8%
1960	3,233		24.9%
1970	3,241		0.2%
1980	3,229		−0.4%
1990	2,828		−12.4%
2000	2,668		−5.7%
2010	2,581		−3.3%
2020	2,337		−9.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 2,337 people, 1,040 households, and 601 families in Phillipsburg. ^{[15] [16]} The population density was 1,377.9 per square mile (532.0/km²). There were 1,269 housing units at an average density of 748.2 per square mile (288.9/km²). ^{[16] [17]} The racial makeup was 93.45% (2,184) white or European American (91.91% non-Hispanic white), 0.64% (15) black or African-American, 0.34% (8) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.51% (12) Asian, 0.04% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.51% (12) from other races, and 4.49% (105) from two or more races. ^[18] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.82% (66) of the population. ^[19]

Of the 1,040 households, 26.0% had children under the age of 18; 44.9% were married couples living together; 27.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.4% of households consisted of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[16] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.9. ^[20] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.9% of the population. ^[21]

23.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. ^[16] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.0 males. ^[16]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,241 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,352) and the median family income was $65,313 (+/- $5,414). ^[22] Males had a median income of $37,833 (+/- $6,895) versus $27,393 (+/- $7,192) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,826 (+/- $5,776). ^[23] Approximately, 10.4% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[24] [25]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[26] of 2010, there were 2,581 people, 1,116 households, and 702 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,545.5 inhabitants per square mile (596.7/km²). There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 782.6 per square mile (302.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 1,116 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 43 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,668 people, 1,144 households, and 723 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,667.5 inhabitants per square mile (643.8/km²). There were 1,379 housing units at an average density of 861.9/sq mi (336.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American and 0.1% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 1,144 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,356, and the median income for a family was $43,816. Males had a median income of $30,898 versus $16,379 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,902. About 6.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under the age of 18 and 10.1% of those 65 or over. ^[27]

Economy

Phillips County Courthouse (2010)

TAMKO Building Products is now the largest manufacturer in the city. In 2006, an ethanol plant was built at the east side of Phillipsburg.^{[ citation needed ]}

Education

The community is served by Phillipsburg USD 325 public school district. ^[28]

The Phillipsburg Panthers have won the following Kansas State High School championships:

• 2014 Boys Track & Field - Class 3A ^[29]
• 2015 Football - Class 2-1A ^[30]

Culture

The Riverless Festival is held in June and is a take on other communities that have river or lake festivals. Since Phillipsburg is a dry climate area, the city celebrates its lack of rivers in a tongue-in-cheek way through its annual Riverless Festival. The courthouse square hosts craft booths, food stands line the roads, and children line up for the games and rides, which are sponsored by local area businesses. ^[31]

The rodeo is promoted as the biggest in Kansas. Phillipsburg hosts the rodeo each year, typically during the first week of August.

Notable people

Notable individuals who were born in or have lived in Phillipsburg include:

• McDill "Huck" Boyd, newspaper editor, Kansas politician ^[32]
• Nelson B. McCormick, U.S. Representative from Kansas ^[33]
• Wallace Pratt, geologist ^[34]
• Mark Simoneau, former National Football League linebacker ^[35]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Phillipsburg, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Phillipsburg, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  261.
5. Capace, Nancy (June 1, 2000). Encyclopedia of Kansas. North American Book Dist LLC. p. 254. ISBN   978-0-403-09312-0.
6. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  473.
7. Phillipsburg Centennial Committee (1972). Phillipsburg-Phillips County Centennial, 1872-1972. Selden, Kansas: Koerperich Bookbinders.
8. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
9. [cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78439090/%7C title=Oil Refinery's Fate Uncertain After Fire| publisher=Salina Journal| date=29 June 1982]
10. Farmland to shut down refinery in Phillipsburg
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12. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
13. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Phillipsburg #2, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
14. "xmACIS2". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
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18. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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21. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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29. "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
30. "Football". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
31. "Riverless Festival". Archived from the original on March 13, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2008.
32. "Who the Heck is Huck?". Kansas State University - Huck Boyd Institute. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
33. "McCormick, Nelson B., (1847-1914)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. U.S. Congress. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
34. "Wallace E. Pratt". American National Biography Online. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
35. "Mark Simoneau". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2016.

Further reading

• Kansas portal

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

See also: List of books about Phillips County, Kansas

External links

• City of Phillipsburg
• Phillipsburg - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 325, local school district
• Phillipsburg city map, KDOT
• Kansas's Biggest Rodeo