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Damar, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rooks County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
150 Population 789/sq mi density
$42,167 Median Income $26,067 per capita
$645 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
210 Violent Crime/100K 315 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,167 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Damar 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 24.2 inches. The area receives 17.4 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 Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,118 ft (646 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density789/sq mi
Coordinates39.3192°N, 99.5845°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRooks County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

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

145 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 18 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 143 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 130 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 134 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 131 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 144 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 22 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 21 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 112 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 18 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 133 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 40 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 129 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 144 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 142 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 62 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 34 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 134 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 32 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

635 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 149 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 23, 2008 EF4 74 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 19 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 41 km 5
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 60 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 25, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 43 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 16 km 0
Oct 16, 1980 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 82 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 54 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 68 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 42 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 64 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 98 km
2008 GOVE EAST 1,849 83 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 19 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 52 km
2021 NORTH LAKE 1,530 59 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 97 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 52 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 50 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 66 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 50 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 50 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 42 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 21 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 50 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.9 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in

Damar has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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