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Rossville

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Rossville

Total population

1,106

Median home value

$154,600

21.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$54,318

Rossville$54k
National$74k

Founded

1871

Elevation284 m
Land area1.57 km²
Weather94°F · Mostly Sunny
Coordinates39.14°, -95.95°

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

Founded
1871
Elevation
284 m
Area
1.57 km²
Official website
www.RossvilleKansas.us

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Rossville is a city in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,105.

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History & geography

History

Rossville was founded in 1871. It was named for William W. Ross, a Kansas reporter. In 1889, an all women ticket won mayor and city council.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , 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, Rossville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
33.1
Median home value
$154,600
Housing units
502
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unemployment
8.8%

Race & ethnicity

White
93.1%
Black
0.6%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic
6.1%

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

Geography

Latitude
39.1358
Longitude
-95.9496
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today
94°F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
74°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
92°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sunday Night
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Forecast for Rossville, 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)
131,081
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    5,414
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    4,670
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    4,368
  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    4,263
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    3,818
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    3,812
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    3,521
  • Downy Woodpecker
    Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    3,330

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

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Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.3
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,568

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

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
163
Avg daily Wikipedia views
5
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Rossville

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Events

Sources

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