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Abbyville, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Reno County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
70 Population 259/sq mi density
$77,500 Home Value $130,655 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 2,358 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Abbyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,651 ft (503 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density259/sq mi
Coordinates37.9706°N, 98.2030°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyReno County County
Nearest AirportHutchinson Regional (HUT)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience73.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,880 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 130 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 21 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 135 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 126 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 136 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 149 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 112 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 20 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 133 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 129 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 18 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 130 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 132 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 139 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 82 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 126 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 89 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.0 134 km
Sep 8, 2014 1 km NE of Medford, Oklahoma M3.9 135 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

813 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 558 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 85 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 28 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 71 km 1
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 49 km 0
May 12, 2004 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 13 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 47 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 97 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 76 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 31 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 51 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 78 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,448 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 96 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 90 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 49 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 34 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 86 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 97 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 88 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 34 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 43 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 29 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 49 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 39 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 23 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 71 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 50 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 23 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 33 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 36 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Abbyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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