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Dearing, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
325 Population 215/sq mi density
$59,688 Median Income $35,814 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $82,133 Zillow
$554 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
1,114 Violent Crime/100K 7,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,688 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $554/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,114 violent crimes/100K (193% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dearing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation785 ft (239 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates37.0534°N, 95.6954°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

533 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 130 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 147 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 126 km
Sep 24, 2017 10 km SSE of Red Rock, Oklahoma M3.8 148 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 121 km
Sep 9, 2016 4 km ENE of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 140 km
Mar 24, 2015 11 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 148 km
Oct 4, 2016 15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.7 131 km
Apr 10, 2014 5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 141 km
Jul 21, 2016 9 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Mar 21, 2015 9 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Sep 3, 2016 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.6 129 km
Apr 4, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.6 123 km
Nov 22, 2013 6 km SSW of Glencoe, Oklahoma M3.6 149 km
Apr 5, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.5 123 km
Jan 28, 2016 9 km SE of Marland, Oklahoma M3.5 137 km
Apr 13, 2016 1 km W of Braman, Oklahoma M3.5 148 km
Jan 9, 2015 3 km ESE of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.5 143 km
Jan 2, 2017 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.5 130 km
Mar 10, 2014 11 km S of Glencoe, Oklahoma M3.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

664 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 203 fatalities, 2,090 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 98 km 158
May 6, 2024 EF4 100 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 50 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 67 km 4
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 67 km 0
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 46 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 72 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 83 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 95 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 51 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 66 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 79 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 26 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 51 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 85 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 53 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 63 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 37 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 95 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 76 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 25 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 42 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 54 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 40 km
2018 18-85 14,632 79 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 68 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 54 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Dearing has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.4").

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