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Culver, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
79 Population 439/sq mi density
$31,563 Median Income $22,182 per capita
$46,700 Home Value $78,701 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$31,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Culver enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density439/sq mi
Coordinates38.9702°N, 97.7591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.4 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

207 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
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 107 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 107 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 108 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 119 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 103 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 93 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 91 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 92 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 87 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 144 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 99 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 67 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 147 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 146 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 67 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 74 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 147 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 93 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

665 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 262 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 96 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 92 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF4 66 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 67 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 73 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 11 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 89 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 9 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 57 km 1
May 29, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 96 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 30 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 91 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 86 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 85 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 90 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 83 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 30 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 91 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 89 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 90 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 95 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 99 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 81 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 80 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 85 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 61 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in

Culver has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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