Crestline, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cherokee County County

4.0 /5.0
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148 Population 83/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Crestline enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation871 ft (265 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates37.1701°N, 94.7064°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (May) 6.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.92"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience35.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 148 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 111 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 119 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 138 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 98 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

631 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 224 fatalities, 2,110 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 17 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 43 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 45 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 39 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 50 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 10 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 45 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 63 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 47 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 53 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 24 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 75 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 66 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,424 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 73 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 29 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 93 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 88 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 93 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 99 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 67 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 94 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,774 94 km
2015 VOLZ FIRE 1,662 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 75 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 47 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 74 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 67 km
2021 RUNAWAY 1,253 95 km
2021 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH 1,203 99 km
2007 HAYFIELD RECLAMATION RX07 1,152 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Crestline has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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