Tescott, Kansas

Tescott is a city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 265 people lived there.

History
Tescott was planned out in 1866. The city was named after T.E. Scott, an early settler. 

On May 1st 2018, an EF3 wedge tornado hit the area near the city. It damaged one house.

Geography
Tescott is at  (39.012005, -97.878140). The United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of . All of it is land.

Weather
Tescott has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Tescott has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

People

Tescott is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 265 people, 121 households, and 68 families living in Tescott. Of the households, 82.6% owned their home and 17.4% rented their home.

The median age was 48.8 years. Of the people, 89.1% were White, 0.4% were Native American, 0.4% were from some other race, and 10.2% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the people.

2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 319 people, 129 households, and 86 families living in Tescott.

Education
Tescott is part of Twin Valley USD 240 school district. The district has two high schools; Bennington High School and Tescott High School.

References

Other websites
City
 City of Tescott
 Tescott - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
 USD 240, local school district
Maps
 Tescott City Map , KDOT

Category:1866 establishments in Kansas
Category:Cities in Ottawa County, Kansas