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Barnard, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Lincoln County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
84 Population 382/sq mi density
$46,406 Median Income $37,689 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 1,116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,406 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Barnard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,318 ft (402 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density382/sq mi
Coordinates39.1892°N, 98.0443°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 15.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.3 / 100
Community Resilience49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

224 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 119 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 130 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 130 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 131 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 90 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 137 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 63 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 61 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 60 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 62 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 66 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 117 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 99 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 107 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 100 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 120 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 105 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 127 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 113 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

687 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 244 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 100 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 52 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 30 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 97 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 34 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 96 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 31 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 67 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 86 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 87 km 1
May 29, 2008 EF3 39 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 87 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 48 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 88 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 57 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 95 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 56 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 89 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,401 58 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 74 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 15 km
2024 AXELTON HILL ROAD 2,850 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,684 56 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,391 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,985 99 km
2017 2017-00000869 1,932 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,878 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,760 100 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 97 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 41 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,405 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in

Barnard has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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