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Courtland, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
191 Population 707/sq mi density
$58,958 Median Income $31,576 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $150,467 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
366 Violent Crime/100K 3,194 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,958 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Courtland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,501 ft (458 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density707/sq mi
Coordinates39.7832°N, 97.8962°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRepublic County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.2 / 100
Community Resilience81.2 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

167 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 M4.6 146 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 32 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 19 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 24 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 11 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 23 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 138 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 43 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 135 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 144 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 143 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 146 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 32 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 123 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 115 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 25 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 57 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 21 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 20 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

675 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 280 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 94 km 4
May 25, 2016 EF4 96 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 77 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 49 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 93 km 1
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 62 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 94 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 31 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 56 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 9 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 39 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 82 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 93 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,394 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,134 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in

Courtland has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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