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Peck

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Peck

Total population

22

Median home value

$0

50%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$0

Elevation382 m
Land area0.92 km²
Weather97°F · Sunny
Coordinates37.48°, -97.37°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
382 m
Area
0.92 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Peck is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sedgwick and Sumner counties in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 162. It is located about 2 miles west of the Kansas Star Casino at Meridian Ave and 119th St S, next to the Union Pacific Railroad.

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History & geography

History

In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a branch line north–south from Herington through Peck to Caldwell. It foreclosed in 1891 and was taken over by Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which shut down in 1980 and reorganized as Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad, merged in 1988 with Missouri Pacific Railroad, merged in 1997 with Union Pacific Railroad. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Rock Island". The first post office in Peck was established in October 1887. The town was named for George Peck, who owned a hotel there.

Geography

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

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Demographics & economy

Median age
0
Median home value
—
Housing units
22
Poverty rate
0%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
37.4777
Longitude
-97.3695
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today
97°F
Sunny
Tonight
74°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
98°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
70°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sunday
86°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday Night
62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Peck, KS from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
27,207
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,269
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    922
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    849
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    705
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    668
  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    654
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    648
  • Carolina Wren
    Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
    628

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
2,215
Largest magnitude
4.9
Largest event
2014-11-12

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.62
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,685

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
178
Avg daily Wikipedia views
6
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Peck

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library