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Argonia, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
573 Population 819/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $30,414 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $142,599 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
666 Violent Crime/100K 2,577 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Argonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,258 ft (383 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density819/sq mi
Coordinates37.2679°N, 97.7629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySumner County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0497 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.29 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,983 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 120 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 121 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 121 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 111 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 118 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 86 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 46 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 143 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 126 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 65 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 62 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 123 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 67 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 123 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 111 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 62 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 64 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 87 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 88 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

829 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,242 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 34 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 60 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 69 km 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 75 km 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 19 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 33 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 59 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 44 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 92 km 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 86 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 64 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 64 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 43 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 97 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 92 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 88 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 91 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 54 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 90 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 65 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 93 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,532 100 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 67 km
2015 62ND ROAD 4,189 87 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 67 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 67 km
2023 PARALLEL 3,119 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,970 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,784 90 km
2023 OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT 2,322 66 km
2024 RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J 2,320 74 km
2022 OK SLR-FY22-RX-UNIT J 2,164 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,109 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in

Argonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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