Arma, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Crawford County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,131 Population 1,001/sq mi density
$43,073 Median Income $33,886 per capita
$83,100 Home Value $122,053 Zillow
$753 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,073 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value, $753/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Arma 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 6.2 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

Elevation1,005 ft (306 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,001/sq mi
Coordinates37.5428°N, 94.7018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
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

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 121 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 128 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 147 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 148 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 138 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 224 fatalities, 2,055 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 55 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 72 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 74 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 38 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 80 km 3
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 83 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 89 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 49 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 59 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 82 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 56 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 16 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 13 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 9 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,424 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 96 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 28 km
2015 VOLZ FIRE 1,662 99 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 76 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 43 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 56 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 94 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 41 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 63 km
1992 UNNAMED 912 97 km
1992 UNNAMED 867 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 74 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 89 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

Arma 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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