Neosho Rapids, Kansas
| Neosho Rapids, Kansas | |
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| City | |
 Location within Lyon County and Kansas |
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 KDOT map of Lyon County (legend) |
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| Coordinates: 38°22′7″N 95°59′31″W / 38.36861°N 95.99194°WCoordinates: 38°22′7″N 95°59′31″W / 38.36861°N 95.99194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| • Mayor | Jenny Wagers |
| • City Clerk | Linda Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 265 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 263 |
| • Density | 520/sq mi (200/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 66864 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-49875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0477546 |
Neosho Rapids is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 265.
Neosho Rapids was originally called Italia, and under the latter name laid out in 1855. It was named Neosho Rapids in 1857 from the whitewater on the Neosho River.
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.
Neosho Rapids is located at 38°22′7″N 95°59′31″W / 38.36861°N 95.99194°W (38.368716, -95.991901). 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.
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.
Neosho Rapids is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.
As of the census 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.
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