Hunter, Kansas

Hunter is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States.  As of the 2020 census, 51 people lived there.

 History 
The first post office in Hunter was created in 1895. It was named for Al Hunter, an early settler. Hunter was incorporated in 1915.

 Geography 
Hunter is at  (39.235043, -98.396117).

According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.

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

 Demographics 

 2020 census 
As of the 2020 census says that there were 51 people, 28 households, and 15 families living in the city. Of the households, 60.7% owned their home and 39.3% rented their home.

The median age was 37.5 years. Of the people, 94.1% were White, 2.0% were Asian, and 3.9% were two or more races. None were Hispanic or Latino.

 2010 census 
As of the 2010 census says that there were 57 people, 33 households, and 15 families living in the city.

 Education 
Hunter is served by USD 299 Sylvan-Lucas Unified Schools.

Hunter High School was created in 1917. Hunter, Sylvan Grove and Vesper schools merged to form Sylvan Unified schools in 1966. In 2010, Sylvan Unified merged with Lucas-Luray schools to form Sylvan-Lucas Unified.

The Hunter High School mascot was Hunter Huntsmen."The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17. Sylvan Unified as well as Sylvan-Lucas Unified mascot is the Mustangs.

 References 

 Other websites 
City
 Hunter - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
 USD 299, local school district
Maps
 Hunter City Map , KDOT

Category:Cities in Mitchell County, Kansas