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Attica, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harper County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
529 Population 840/sq mi density
$42,708 Median Income $29,448 per capita
$58,000 Home Value $81,238 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
719 Violent Crime/100K 1,799 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,708 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,000 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
719 violent crimes/100K (89% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Attica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°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 11.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,454 ft (443 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density840/sq mi
Coordinates37.2426°N, 98.2276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarper County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.1 / 100
Community Resilience58.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

4,551 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 M5.8 147 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 94 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 94 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 124 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 128 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 90 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 58 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 99 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 45 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 79 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 97 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 55 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 96 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 57 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 77 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 124 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 95 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 64 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 97 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

774 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 660 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 71 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 61 km 1
May 12, 2004 EF4 22 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 74 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 97 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 82 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 89 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 33 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 72 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 84 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 13 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 3 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 85 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 51 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 44 km 2
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 56 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 70 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 73 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 92 km
2020 EWB 5,706 60 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 85 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 96 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 41 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 49 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 52 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 65 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 100 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 51 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 77 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 50 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,613 79 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in

Attica has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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