| Population
of Downs: |
922
Persons - As of January 2008 |
| Location: |
In
north-central Kansas, located at the intersection of
Highway 24 and Highway 181, just 35 miles south of
the Nebraska border. |
| Economy: |
The Downs
business district relies on the area agricultural
economy. |
| Theme of
Downs: |
Historic
Railroad Community |
| Seasonal
Patterns: |
Downs
experiences all seasons in an equal fashion, with
spring and fall being the most moderate in
temperatures. During summer temperatures hover
around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During winter
temperatures are in the zeroes, teens and twenties. |
| State
Bird: |
Meadowlark |
| State
Flower: |
Sunflower |
| State
Motto: |
To the
stars through difficulties. |
| State
Capitol: |
Topeka |
| State
Governor: |
Kathleen
Sebelius |
