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Alexander, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
32 Population 123/sq mi density
$23,750 Median Income $33,963 per capita
$32,500 Home Value $71,230 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 906 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$23,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$32,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alexander experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,076 ft (633 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates38.4694°N, 99.5530°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRush County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

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

89 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 84 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 147 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 146 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 144 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 127 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 84 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 82 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 93 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 120 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 147 km
Sep 18, 2015 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.4 123 km
May 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.3 126 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 32 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 61 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 63 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 112 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 60 km
Apr 14, 2018 4 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M3.2 145 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 90 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

811 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 197 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 2013 EF4 37 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 69 km 5
May 4, 1950 EF4 62 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 72 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 80 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 52 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 82 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 82 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 57 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 81 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 27 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 53 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 45 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 31 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 98 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 97 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 69 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 65 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 96 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,618 99 km
1998 EAST BG SALT 3,521 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 81 km
1988 NORTH LAKE 3,075 95 km
2015 190TH 3,024 93 km
2000 SWITZER G 3,021 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in

Alexander has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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