Climax, Kansas

Climax was founded in 1884.{{cite web | url=http://www.skyways.org/counties/GW/ | title=Greenwood County | publisher=Kansas State Library | work=Blue Skyways | accessdate=10 June 2014}} It was named from its elevation,{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4538 | title=Profile for Climax, Kansas | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=10 June 2014 | archive-date=July 14, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714233340/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4538 | url-status=dead }} or Climax College in Kalamazoo, Michigan.Greenwood County Historical Society (Greenwood County, Kan.) (1986). The History of Greenwood County, Kansas (Vol 1), p. 27. Josten's Publications, Wichita, Kan.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.12|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}

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The 2020 United States census counted 45 people, 21 households, and 16 families in Climax.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Climax%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 375.0 per square mile (144.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 300.0 per square mile (115.8/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Climax%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}} The racial makeup was 95.56% (43) white or European American (95.56% non-Hispanic white), 2.22% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 2.22% (1) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Climax%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Climax%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 21 households, 23.8% had children under the age of 18; 57.1% were married couples living together; 38.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.8% of households consisted of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.1.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Climax%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}

26.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 31.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 120.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median family income was $68,750 (+/- $28,043).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Climax%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}} The median income for those above 16 years old was $20,833 (+/- $8,786).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Climax%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 72 people, 28 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|600.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 39 housing units at an average density of {{convert|325.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White and 1.4% from two or more races.

There were 28 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 31.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

As of the census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 64 people, 24 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|509.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 29 housing units at an average density of {{convert|230.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 85.94% White, 12.50% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.62% of the population.

There were 24 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,461. There were no families and 4.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.

The community is served by Eureka USD 389 public school district.{{cite web |title=Eureka USD 389 |url=https://www.usd389.net/ |website=Eureka USD 389 |accessdate=May 28, 2019}}

Climax High School was closed through school unification. The Climax High School mascot was Bulldogs.{{cite web | title = Climax High School| publisher = E-YEARBOOK.COM| url = http://www.e-yearbook.com/Climax_High_School_Bulldog_Tales_Yearbook| accessdate = 10 January 2017}}

• Fall River Lake and Fall River State Park

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{{See also|Greenwood County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Greenwood County, Kansas}}

• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260615 Climax - Directory of Public Officials]
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/climax.pdf Climax city map], KDOT

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