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Delphos, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ottawa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
314 Population 532/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $31,914 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $111,703 Zillow
$641 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $641/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Delphos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,310 ft (399 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density532/sq mi
Coordinates39.2746°N, 97.7649°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOttawa County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
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 M4.6 143 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 140 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 140 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 142 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 86 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 124 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 63 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 60 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 55 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 62 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 86 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 73 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 141 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 93 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 144 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 84 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 137 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 66 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 66 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

620 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 92 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF4 77 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 42 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 12 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 71 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 39 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 60 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 68 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 27 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 71 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 52 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 6 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 41 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,832 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 60 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 90 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 88 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 80 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 97 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 87 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 77 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 63 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 88 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 87 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 99 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 99 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 77 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 80 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 87 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 88 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 84 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,401 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in

Delphos has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 29°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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