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Admire, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
177 Population 553/sq mi density
$54,118 Median Income $26,072 per capita
$55,600 Home Value $274,701 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 1,524 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,118 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Admire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,235 ft (376 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density553/sq mi
Coordinates38.6410°N, 96.1020°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLyon County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 59 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 76 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 82 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 82 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 143 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 143 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 125 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 83 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 138 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 124 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 125 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 143 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 82 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 69 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 117 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 75 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 81 km
Jul 4, 2020 5 km W of Kipp, Kansas M3.1 124 km
Jul 30, 2019 2 km ENE of New Cambria, Kansas M3.1 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 35 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 57 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 27 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 91 km 3
May 19, 1960 EF4 60 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 61 km 1
May 22, 1952 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 88 km 1
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 82 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 17 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 92 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 31 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 35 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 59 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 44 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 68 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 47 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 63 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 29 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 18 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 43 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 80 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 80 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 44 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 60 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 55 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 76 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 48 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 47 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in

Admire has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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