Map of Nickerson city, Kansas

Nickerson is a city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,058. It was named in honor of Thomas Nickerson, former president of Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

Nickerson city overview:
Name:	Nickerson city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Reno County
Founded:	1870s
Incorporated:	1879
Elevation:	1,595 ft (486 m)
Total Area:	1.29 sq mi (3.35 km²)
Land Area:	1.29 sq mi (3.35 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,058
Population Density:	820/sq mi (320/km²)
ZIP code:	67561
Area code:	620
FIPS code:	2050525
Website:	nickersonks.org

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History

Nickerson was laid out in 1872 when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was extended to that point. The first houses were built at the site in 1875. Nickerson was incorporated as a city in 1879.

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Geography

Nickerson is located at 38°8′55″N 98°5′3″W / 38.14861°N 98.08417°W / 38.14861; -98.08417 (38.148508, −98.084154). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.35 square miles (3.50 km), all of it land.

Climate

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