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Belpre, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Edwards County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
57 Population 139/sq mi density
$36,750 Median Income $20,009 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
396 Violent Crime/100K 2,895 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$36,750 median income, 4.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Belpre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,089 ft (637 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates37.9507°N, 99.0998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEdwards County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.7 / 100
Community Resilience41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very 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 Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

746 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 M4.6 144 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 99 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 144 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 98 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 126 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 129 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 96 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 59 km
Mar 6, 2018 3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma M3.8 134 km
Feb 3, 2015 6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma M3.8 138 km
Sep 26, 2016 9 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M3.8 146 km
Mar 3, 2015 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 135 km
Dec 16, 2013 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas M3.8 148 km
May 3, 2016 13 km ESE of Byron, Oklahoma M3.7 146 km
Jun 22, 2017 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 128 km
Nov 2, 2017 Oklahoma M3.7 134 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Jun 10, 2017 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas M3.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

854 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 73 km 11
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 97 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 67 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 97 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 9 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 29 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 18 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 45 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 67 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 23 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 29 km 1
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 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 61 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 94 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 17 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 69 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 66 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 68 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 51 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 66 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 26 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 98 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 76 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 67 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 55 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 59 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 94 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Belpre has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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