Deerfield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Kearny County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
760 Population 1,583/sq mi density
$72,692 Median Income $26,337 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $163,840 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,692 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $767/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Deerfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation2,949 ft (899 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,583/sq mi
Coordinates37.9819°N, 101.1332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKearny County County
Nearest AirportGarden City Regional (GCK)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 6, 2016.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 146 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 134 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 91 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 89 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 87 km 2
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 22, 1999 EF3 47 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 98 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 57 km 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 23 km 0
May 15, 1995 EF3 45 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 90 km 0
May 13, 1968 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 23, 1967 EF3 21 km 1
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HASKELL COUNTY (6,736 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 HASKELL COUNTY 6,736 64 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 87 km
2017 BLACK MONDAY 3,376 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 64 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 17 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 98 km
2017 ARKALON 1,229 98 km
2023 ARMSTRONG 1,128 28 km
2016 BARRETT 1,101 71 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,052 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in

Deerfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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