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Allen, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
276 Population 986/sq mi density
$56,157 Median Income $28,258 per capita
$54,100 Home Value $193,636 Zillow
$483 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 1,764 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,157 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,100 home value, $483/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Allen 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

Elevation1,324 ft (404 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density986/sq mi
Coordinates38.6551°N, 96.1696°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLyon County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

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 54 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 70 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 76 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 76 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 139 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 141 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 119 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 77 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 132 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 118 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 119 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 140 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 76 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 64 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 110 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 70 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 75 km
Jul 4, 2020 5 km W of Kipp, Kansas M3.1 118 km
Jul 30, 2019 2 km ENE of New Cambria, Kansas M3.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 37 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 63 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 27 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 96 km 3
May 19, 1960 EF4 57 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 61 km 1
May 22, 1952 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 85 km 1
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 81 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 22 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 86 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 37 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 26 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 38 km 1
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 85 km 1
May 31, 1978 EF3 76 km 3
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 58 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 40 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 66 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 42 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 58 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 24 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 14 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 41 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 82 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 43 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 60 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 54 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 75 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 45 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 87 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) 0.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.6 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

Allen has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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