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Burrton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
874 Population 971/sq mi density
$65,313 Median Income $26,651 per capita
$86,500 Home Value $165,701 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Burrton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density971/sq mi
Coordinates38.0237°N, 97.6715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarvey County County
Nearest AirportHutchinson Regional (HUT)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,608 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 131 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 26 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 141 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 144 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 147 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 145 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 27 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 145 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km
Aug 14, 2015 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.1 133 km
Mar 29, 2017 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma M4.1 135 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 29 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 87 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.0 142 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 110 km
May 23, 2015 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas M4.0 131 km
Jun 20, 2014 10 km W of Jefferson, Oklahoma M3.9 146 km
Sep 20, 2016 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 123 km
Sep 6, 2016 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma M3.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

807 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 49 fatalities, 735 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 64 km 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 25 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 42 km 1
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 67 km 0
May 12, 2004 EF4 90 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 82 km 6
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 39 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 34 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 60 km 15
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 41 km 1
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 61 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 33 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 21 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (26,655 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 86 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 7 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 34 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,105 69 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 77 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 28 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 7 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 66 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 6 km
1996 UNNAMED 6,069 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,841 96 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 36 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 63 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 76 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 6 km
2002 UNNAMED 4,667 97 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 62 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,532 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 1.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in

Burrton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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