Lebo, Kansas | |
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City | |
Aerial view of Lebo (2014)
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Location within Coffey County and Kansas |
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KDOT map of Coffey County (legend) |
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Coordinates: 38°24′56″N 95°51′31″W / 38.41556°N 95.85861°WCoordinates: 38°24′56″N 95°51′31″W / 38.41556°N 95.85861°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Coffey |
Area | |
• Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
• Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
• Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 940 |
• Estimate (2015) | 905 |
• Density | 900/sq mi (350/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 66856 |
Area code | 620 |
FIPS code | 20-39125 |
GNIS feature ID | 0477548 |
Website | LeboKS.org |
Lebo is a city in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 940.
Lebo was founded in 1883. It was named for Capt. Joe Lebo, a pioneer settler.
The first post office in Lebo was established on June 4, 1883.
Lebo is located at 38°24′56″N 95°51′31″W / 38.41556°N 95.85861°W (38.415517, -95.858633). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 square miles (2.72 km2), of which 0.96 square miles (2.49 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) is water.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lebo has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Attractions of interest to travelers include Lebo Lake, John Redmond Reservoir, Melvern Reservoir, Coffey County Lake, Beto Junction, historic Arvonia town and the Coffey County Museum.
As of the census of 2010, there were 940 people, 371 households, and 272 families residing in the city. The population density was 979.2 inhabitants per square mile (378.1/km2). There were 411 housing units at an average density of 428.1 per square mile (165.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.