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Sycamore, Kansas
KDOT map of Montgomery County (legend)
Sycamore, Kansas is located in Kansas
Sycamore, Kansas
Sycamore, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Sycamore, Kansas is located in the United States
Sycamore, Kansas
Sycamore, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Montgomery
Elevation
840 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 70
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67363
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-69725
GNIS ID 2804501

Sycamore is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 70. It is located along U.S. Route 75 north of the city of Independence.

History

Sycamore was founded when the railroad was first built through the area.

The post office, established as Lay in 1887, was renamed Sycamore in 1896. It has a post office with the ZIP code 67363.

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, Sycamore has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 70
U.S. Decennial Census

Education

The community is served by Independence USD 446 public school district.

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