Longford, Kansas
| Longford, Kansas | |
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| City | |
 Location within Clay County and Kansas |
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 KDOT map of Clay County (legend) |
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| Coordinates: 39°10′17″N 97°19′43″W / 39.17139°N 97.32861°WCoordinates: 39°10′17″N 97°19′43″W / 39.17139°N 97.32861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 79 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 79 |
| • Density | 530/sq mi (200/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 67458 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-42575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0476307 |
Longford is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 79.
Longford was founded in 1870. The first post office in Longford was established in 1875.
In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Longford to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and was renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".
Longford is located at 39°10′17″N 97°19′43″W / 39.17139°N 97.32861°W (39.171527, -97.328512). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Longford has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 79 people, 34 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 526.7 inhabitants per square mile (203.4/km2). There were 49 housing units at an average density of 326.7 per square mile (126.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 1.3% Native American, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.
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