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Council Grove, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Morris County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,487 Population 1,162/sq mi density
$56,211 Median Income $31,192 per capita
$131,500 Home Value $207,464 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 1,764 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,211 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,500 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Council Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,231 ft (375 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,162/sq mi
Coordinates38.6631°N, 96.4918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorris County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience60.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 147 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 148 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 30 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 123 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 48 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 124 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 48 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 42 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 144 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 124 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 92 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 106 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 90 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 49 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 91 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 47 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 124 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 83 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 48 km
Apr 14, 2018 4 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,192 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 100 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 57 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 89 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 100 km 0
May 25, 2016 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 36 km 6
May 19, 1960 EF4 56 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 78 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 46 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 59 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 65 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 17 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 60 km 1
May 31, 1978 EF3 74 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 98 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 23 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 55 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 22 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 41 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 26 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 29 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 50 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 38 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 89 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 90 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 39 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 58 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 53 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 71 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 25 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Council Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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