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Bogue, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Graham County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
106 Population 408/sq mi density
$46,406 Median Income $31,538 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $86,092 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
210 Violent Crime/100K 315 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,406 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bogue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,049 ft (625 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates39.3595°N, 99.6874°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGraham County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience42.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

139 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 28 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 148 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 141 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 137 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 138 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 118 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 15 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 30 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 27 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 148 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 148 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 136 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 46 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 140 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 141 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 40 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 68 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 37 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 120 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

607 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 139 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 23, 2008 EF4 70 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 62 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 26 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 40 km 5
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 22 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 53 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 25, 1990 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 48 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 25 km 0
Oct 16, 1980 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 24, 1969 EF3 41 km 0
May 4, 1965 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 64 km
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 99 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 73 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 52 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 69 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 76 km
2008 GOVE EAST 1,849 79 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 26 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 61 km
2021 NORTH LAKE 1,530 61 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 56 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 54 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 58 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 53 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 53 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 50 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 14 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 54 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.5 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in

Bogue has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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