Plains is a city in Meade County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,037. It is notable for the width of its main street which is the widest in the United States at 155 feet 5 inches (47.37 m) across.
| Name: | Plains city |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 25 |
| LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
| State: | Kansas |
| County: | Meade County |
| Founded: | 1800s |
| Incorporated: | 1908 |
| Elevation: | 2,759 ft (841 m) |
| Total Area: | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,037 |
| Population Density: | 1,000/sq mi (400/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 67869 |
| Area code: | 620 |
| FIPS code: | 2056100 |
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History
Plains was originally called West Plains, and under the latter name was platted in January 1885.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km), all of it land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Plains has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated “BSk” on climate maps.
See also
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