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Bavaria, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
21 Population 91/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $36,976 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $196,310 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,864 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bavaria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,274 ft (388 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates38.7954°N, 97.7547°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.4 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

208 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 88 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 88 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 90 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 94 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 137 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 112 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 109 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 111 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 106 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 137 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 69 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 128 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 62 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 63 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 129 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 116 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 142 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 149 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 138 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

693 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 11 fatalities, 297 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 77 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 95 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 67 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 95 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 54 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 20 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 25 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 70 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 57 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 8 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 99 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 20 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 98 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 79 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 67 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 94 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 97 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 92 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 12 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 97 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 70 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 97 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 98 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 89 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 80 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 62 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 92 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in

Bavaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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