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Pretty Prairie, Kansas

Pretty Prairie is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 660.[3]

Pretty Prairie, Kansas
City
Location within Reno County and Kansas
Location within Reno County and Kansas
KDOT map of Reno County (legend)
KDOT map of Reno County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°46′48″N 98°01′21″W / 37.78000°N 98.02250°W / 37.78000; -98.02250[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyReno
Founded1870s
Platted1889
Incorporated1906
Named forPrairie
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2)
 • Land0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
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1,568 ft (478 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
660
 • Density1,100/sq mi (440/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67570
Area code620 Exchange 459
FIPS code20-57700
GNIS ID2396275[1]

History

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The first post office at Pretty Prairie was established in 1874.[4]

Pretty Prairie was laid out in 1889. It was named from its scenic setting upon the prairie.[5] It was incorporated as a city in 1907.[6]

The city's sole source of water is a single well, a 100-foot-deep borehole. Due to agricultural pollution from the region's groundwater, the well water has had nitrate levels in excess of the federal nitrate standard since the mid-1990s. For years, Pretty Prairie distributed bottled water to at-risk families. On January 3, 2017, the town council approved a settlement with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the EPA. The town planned to invest in a water tower, an underground storage tank, and a reverse osmosis water treatment system.[7][8]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2), of which, 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[9]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pretty Prairie has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910327—
192043232.1%
1930429−0.7%
19404525.4%
19504847.1%
19605258.5%
19705616.9%
198065516.8%
1990601−8.2%
20006152.3%
201068010.6%
2020660−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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The 2020 United States census counted 660 people, 246 households, and 163 families in Pretty Prairie.[11][12] The population density was 1,145.8 per square mile (442.4/km2). There were 285 housing units at an average density of 494.8 per square mile (191.0/km2).[12][13] The racial makeup was 90.0% (594) white or European American (89.24% non-Hispanic white), 1.06% (7) black or African-American, 1.06% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.15% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.76% (5) from other races, and 6.97% (46) from two or more races.[14] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.18% (21) of the population.[15]

Of the 246 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18; 47.2% were married couples living together; 28.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.9% of households consisted of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.1.[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.0% of the population.[17]

26.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.0 males.[12] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 118.9 males.[12]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,053 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,934) and the median family income was $50,375 (+/- $18,218).[18] Males had a median income of $32,212 (+/- $4,070) versus $22,750 (+/- $13,091) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,458 (+/- $1,582).[19] Approximately, 10.9% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those ages 65 or over.[20][21]

2010 census

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As of the census[22] of 2010, there were 680 people, 272 households, and 190 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,214.3 inhabitants per square mile (468.8/km2). There were 304 housing units at an average density of 542.9 per square mile (209.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 272 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[23] of 2000, there were 615 people, 261 households, and 184 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,198.8 inhabitants per square mile (462.9/km2). There were 290 housing units at an average density of 565.3 per square mile (218.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.35% White, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 261 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,857, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,536 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,944. About 4.1% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The community is served by Pretty Prairie USD 311 public school district. It has three schools.

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pretty Prairie, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Pretty Prairie, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 28, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  5. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 268.
  6. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 501.
  7. ^ Walton, Brett (January 9, 2017). "Kansas Town Faces Big Bill to Clean Drinking Water - Circle of Blue". Circle of Blue.
  8. ^ Griffin, Emily (November 9, 2016). "Pretty Prairie struggles to fix water system". KWCH 12.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  10. ^ Climate Summary for Pretty Prairie, Kansas
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  21. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  22. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  23. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Reno County, Kansas
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