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Bluff City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
37 Population 73/sq mi density
$68,393 Median Income $36,570 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
666 Violent Crime/100K 2,577 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,393 median income, 5.4% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bluff City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°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 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,239 ft (378 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates37.0761°N, 97.8747°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySumner County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0497 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.29 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

5,663 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 M5.8 111 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 99 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 100 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 93 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 99 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 106 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 26 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 124 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 101 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 39 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 43 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 149 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 102 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 48 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 104 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 45 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 39 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 93 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 68 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

799 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 133 fatalities, 1,243 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 56 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 78 km 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 66 km 20
May 25, 1955 EF5 68 km 80
May 12, 2004 EF4 22 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 50 km 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 64 km 1
May 2, 1979 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 86 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 37 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 70 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 33 km 0
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 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 96 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 97 km
2020 EWB 5,706 88 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 95 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 31 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 43 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 87 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 95 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 44 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 94 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 99 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 44 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 44 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,953 98 km
2023 OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT 2,322 44 km
2024 RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J 2,320 51 km
2022 OK SLR-FY22-RX-UNIT J 2,164 51 km
2022 CIMARRON FIRE 2,155 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in

Bluff City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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