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Codell, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rooks County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
54 Population 72/sq mi density
$88,550 Median Income $61,054 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
210 Violent Crime/100K 315 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,550 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Codell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,011 ft (613 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates39.1954°N, 99.1701°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRooks County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 19.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience48.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

158 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 22 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 123 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 106 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 109 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 106 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 117 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 58 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 20 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 89 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 23 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 108 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 35 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 105 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 131 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 123 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 58 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 40 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 109 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 39 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

681 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 201 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 84 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 65 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 86 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 32 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 64 km 5
May 27, 2013 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 69 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 34 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 25, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 17 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 65 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 16 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 61 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 33 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 63 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,760 95 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 29 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 21 km
2021 NORTH LAKE 1,530 70 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 59 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 52 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 49 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 98 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 53 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 53 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 25 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 58 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in

Codell has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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