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Delia, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
173 Population 1,442/sq mi density
$82,969 Median Income $29,758 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $244,623 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 1,042 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,969 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Delia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation975 ft (297 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,442/sq mi
Coordinates39.2394°N, 95.9650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportPhilip Billard Municipal (TOP)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.1 / 100
Community Resilience71.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 108 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 130 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 108 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 105 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 105 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 149 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 140 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 150 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 148 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 108 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 134 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 118 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 126 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 112 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 109 km
Jul 4, 2020 5 km W of Kipp, Kansas M3.1 143 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 115 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 109 km
Jul 30, 2019 2 km ENE of New Cambria, Kansas M3.1 137 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,308 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 36 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 97 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 65 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 100 km 2
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 94 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 68 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 35 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 90 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 7 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 33 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 44 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 82 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 82 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 49 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 64 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 52 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 55 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 67 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 75 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 68 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 69 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 44 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 68 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 69 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 64 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 65 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 20 km
2011 V ROAD 5,608 96 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 79 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 75 km
2017 WARREN ROAD 5,037 18 km
2022 ILLINOIS CREEK 5,008 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in

Delia has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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