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Coats, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
113 Population 491/sq mi density
$76,016 Median Income $18,865 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 3,032 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,016 median income, 1.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Coats 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

Elevation1,968 ft (600 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates37.5108°N, 98.8253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPratt County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

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

3,171 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 M5.1 114 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 113 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 117 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 94 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 114 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 115 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 90 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 136 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 117 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 107 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 136 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 109 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 94 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 115 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 91 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 115 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 89 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

721 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 190 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 58 km 11
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 77 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 90 km 0
May 12, 2004 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 56 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 63 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 78 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 56 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 60 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 50 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 18 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 41 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 29 km 1
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 45 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 58 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 22 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 72 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 24 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 58 km
2020 EWB 5,706 50 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 96 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 28 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 94 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 95 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 23 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 42 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 42 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 80 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 97 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Coats has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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