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Byers, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
10 Population 59/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $27,740 per capita
$37,500 Home Value $120,730 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 3,032 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Byers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates37.7879°N, 98.8671°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPratt County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.0 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,372 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 145 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 144 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 141 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 83 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 148 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 134 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 146 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 118 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 145 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 136 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 146 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 82 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 146 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 120 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 80 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 102 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

808 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 275 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 70 km 11
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 75 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 87 km 0
May 12, 2004 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 80 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 85 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 35 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 48 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 89 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 81 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 18 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 16 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 40 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 96 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 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 88 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 45 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 92 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 43 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 95 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 53 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 60 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 68 km
2020 EWB 5,706 80 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 77 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 57 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 10 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 54 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 72 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Byers has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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