Jetmore, Kansas
| Jetmore, Kansas | |
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| City | |
West side of Main Street (2010)
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 Location within Hodgeman County and Kansas |
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 KDOT map of Hodgeman County (legend) |
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| Coordinates: 38°5′3″N 99°53′46″W / 38.08417°N 99.89611°WCoordinates: 38°5′3″N 99°53′46″W / 38.08417°N 99.89611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Hodgeman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.49 sq mi (11.63 km2) |
| • Land | 4.49 sq mi (11.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,303 ft (702 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 867 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 852 |
| • Density | 190/sq mi (75/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 67854 |
| Area code(s) | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-35450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0475917 |
| Website | City Website |
Jetmore is a city in and the county seat of Hodgeman County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 867.
Jetmore was originally called Buckner, and was laid out under the latter name in 1879. The name was changed to Jetmore in 1880 in honor of Col. Abraham Buckles Jetmore. 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.
Jetmore is located at 38°5′3″N 99°53′46″W / 38.08417°N 99.89611°W (38.084137, -99.895999). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.49 square miles (11.63 km2), all land. 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.
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.
As of the census 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.
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