Burdett, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pawnee County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
313 Population 1,204/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $33,760 per capita
$59,500 Home Value $111,882 Zillow
$1,295 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,500 home value, $1,295/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Burdett 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. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation2,119 ft (646 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,204/sq mi
Coordinates38.1935°N, 99.5265°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportDodge City Regional (DDC)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 15.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.62"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

121 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 M4.6 114 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 137 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 136 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 135 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 99 km
Jul 5, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.5 150 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 113 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 114 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 124 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 138 km
Sep 18, 2015 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.4 94 km
Jun 26, 2016 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas M3.4 149 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 149 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 63 km
May 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M3.3 97 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 91 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 94 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 139 km
Apr 14, 2018 4 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M3.2 136 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

846 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 265 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 93 km 11
May 18, 2013 EF4 8 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 98 km 5
May 4, 1950 EF4 40 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 44 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 59 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 43 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 62 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 56 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 97 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 60 km 1
May 4, 2007 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,448 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 98 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 57 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 33 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 29 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 19 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 62 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 89 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 90 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 93 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 55 km
2010 BIG SALT MARSH 3,960 88 km
1991 ROAD 484 3,626 89 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,618 89 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,613 86 km
1998 EAST BG SALT 3,521 89 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,519 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Burdett has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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