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Albert, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
102 Population 425/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $29,767 per capita
$67,100 Home Value $128,887 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
504 Violent Crime/100K 5,600 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
504 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Albert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,914 ft (583 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates38.4540°N, 99.0111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRush County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience80.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 92 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 103 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 102 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 101 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 114 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 116 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 144 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 90 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 92 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 118 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 147 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 131 km
Sep 18, 2015 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.4 109 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 103 km
Jun 26, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.4 141 km
Jul 2, 2016 9 km N of Harper, Kansas M3.3 149 km
Sep 13, 2016 10 km NW of Harper, Kansas M3.3 146 km
May 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.3 112 km
Jul 20, 2014 8 km NW of Harper, Kansas M3.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

802 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 267 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 2013 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 21 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 65 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 99 km 5
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 95 km 1
May 4, 1950 EF4 48 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 28 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 69 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 58 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 78 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 78 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 85 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 62 km 1
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 70 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 96 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 57 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 95 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 43 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 81 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 61 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 70 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 72 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 66 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 59 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 67 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 57 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 53 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 52 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 53 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 0.7 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in

Albert has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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