Arcadia, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Crawford County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
271 Population 630/sq mi density
$26,300 Home Value $82,512 Zillow
$975 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Arcadia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density630/sq mi
Coordinates37.6412°N, 94.6240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (May) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.9 / 100
Community Resilience62.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 108 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 119 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 147 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 111 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

517 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 1,992 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 66 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 85 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 69 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 49 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 90 km 3
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 80 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 51 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 69 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 69 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 89 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 12 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 20 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 99 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 88 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 23 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 43 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 48 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 82 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 42 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 76 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 62 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 82 km
2012 WALNUT GROVE 540 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Arcadia has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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