Redfield, Kansas

Redfield is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 146 people lived there.[6]

Redfield, Kansas
City
Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°50′11″N 94°52′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyBourbon
Founded1866
Incorporated1905
Named forDr. Redfield
Area
[1]
 • Total0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)
 • Land0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total146
 • Estimate 
(2016)[3]
142
 • Density1,200/sq mi (470/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66769
Area code620
FIPS code20-58725 [4]
GNIS ID0474753 [5]

History

Redfield was founded in 1866.[7] The city was named for Dr. Redfield, an early settler.[8] The first post office in Redfield was created in 1872.[9] Throughout the 20th century, the town was served by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

Geography

Redfield is at 37°50′11″N 94°52′51″W (37.836301, -94.880922),[10] along the Marmaton River. According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2). All of it is land.[1]

Climate

Redfield has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system says that Redfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890162—
1910232—
192026915.9%
1930233−13.4%
1940194−16.7%
1950173−10.8%
1960133−23.1%
19701383.8%
198018534.1%
1990143−22.7%
2000140−2.1%
20101464.3%
2016 (est.)142[3]−2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the 2010 census says that there were 146 people, 53 households, and 33 families living in the city.[2]

Notable people
  • Richard Christy, drummer for Death, radio personality, The Howard Stern Show
  • Elmer McCollum, biochemist, co-discovered Vitamin A

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
  7. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 148.
  8. "Many Towns Have Disappeared (Note: Page loads on 9C due to technical constraints. Scroll to next page)". The Fort Scott Tribune. July 16, 1976. pp. 10C. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  9. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. Climate Summary for Redfield, Kansas

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