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Axtell, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Nemaha County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
466 Population 896/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $35,327 per capita
$126,300 Home Value $228,774 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 599 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,300 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Axtell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,349 ft (411 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density896/sq mi
Coordinates39.8713°N, 96.2569°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNemaha County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience87.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 68 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 150 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 104 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 138 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 143 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 145 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 143 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 141 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 148 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 145 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 149 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 145 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 131 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 91 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 149 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 72 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 36 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 143 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 263 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 91 km 0
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 57 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 80 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 56 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 21 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 25 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 1978 EF3 62 km 3
Jun 11, 1967 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF3 99 km 0
May 11, 1966 EF3 87 km 0
May 11, 1966 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 1, 1965 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 28, 1963 EF3 65 km 1
May 16, 1960 EF3 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RANGE 51 (13,760 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 88 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 86 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 55 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 87 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 88 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 87 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 87 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 54 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 59 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 93 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 86 km
2017 WARREN ROAD 5,037 86 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 89 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 87 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 53 km
2017 KILO 3,242 88 km
2004 KRAUSE 3,012 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Axtell has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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