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Brewster, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Thomas County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
440 Population 1,692/sq mi density
$63,333 Median Income $25,058 per capita
$126,400 Home Value $144,303 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
480 Violent Crime/100K 2,769 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,333 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,400 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brewster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,427 ft (1,045 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,692/sq mi
Coordinates39.3631°N, 101.3771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThomas County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience69.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 133 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 122 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 148 km
May 31, 2025 3 km SSE of Hill City, Kansas M2.9 134 km
Apr 14, 2002 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska M2.8 111 km
Jul 29, 2025 16 km S of Hill City, Kansas M2.8 135 km
Jul 5, 2025 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas M2.7 116 km
Jul 11, 2025 2 km E of Hill City, Kansas M2.7 135 km
Sep 10, 2010 8 km WNW of Norton, Kansas M2.6 132 km
Jul 11, 2025 6 km SE of Hill City, Kansas M2.6 136 km
Jul 5, 2025 7 km SW of Bogue, Kansas M2.6 139 km
Jul 5, 2025 7 km S of Hill City, Kansas M2.5 133 km
Aug 29, 2024 5 km SE of Hill City, Kansas M2.5 136 km
Sep 28, 2024 5 km SSW of Bogue, Kansas M2.5 144 km
Aug 5, 2025 3 km NE of Bogue, Kansas M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990 EF4 88 km 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF3 96 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 44 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 61 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 1965 EF3 63 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF3 15 km 0
Jul 20, 1958 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 5, 1953 EF3 94 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 46 km 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 47 km 0
Aug 8, 2023 EF2 92 km 0
May 26, 2021 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 2, 2017 EF2 93 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF2 66 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 75 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 31, 2000 EF2 69 km 0
May 12, 1995 EF2 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,777 ac, 1997).

Year Name Acres Distance
1997 UNNAMED 4,777 93 km
2019 CHERRY CREEK 4,273 56 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,535 59 km
2011 ZWEYGARDT 2,118 57 km
2007 WANO 1,556 57 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 82 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,304 79 km
2007 BRADSHAW 1,255 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,154 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,154 53 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,076 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in

Brewster has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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