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Ashland, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Clark County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
807 Population 478/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $33,480 per capita
$67,100 Home Value $66,735 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,100 home value, $725/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,971 ft (601 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density478/sq mi
Coordinates37.1867°N, 99.7697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportDodge City Regional (DDC)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience71.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very 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

1,338 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 122 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 121 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 121 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 120 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 121 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 140 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 121 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 121 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 121 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 138 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 102 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 101 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 121 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 77 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 121 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 120 km
Mar 2, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 121 km
Jun 8, 2015 19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 133 km
Jan 8, 2016 16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 120 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 102 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 34 km 11
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 40 km 0
May 23, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 37 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 79 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 59 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 17 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 60 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 63 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 67 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 83 km 1
Mar 27, 2004 EF3 91 km 0
May 7, 2002 EF3 62 km 0
May 7, 2002 EF3 60 km 0
May 7, 2002 EF3 61 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 OKS - STARBUCK 657,299 16 km
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 75 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 90 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 55 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 75 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 77 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 77 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 67 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 52 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 88 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 84 km
2022 217 18,293 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 70 km
2016 BUFFALO 16,160 33 km
2022 23 AND DD 8,885 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 55 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 76 km
2019 GAGE FIRE 7,883 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,815 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
September 71°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in

Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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