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Dennis, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
195 Population 129/sq mi density
$90,188 Median Income $28,991 per capita
$156,500 Home Value $78,263 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 2,120 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dennis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation934 ft (285 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates37.3486°N, 95.4031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLabette County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience65.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
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

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 146 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 109 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 97 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 113 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 148 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 210 fatalities, 2,046 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 79 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 45 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 91 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 28 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 86 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 57 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 75 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 9 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 70 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 82 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 50 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 19 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 37 km 1
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 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 53 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 77 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 83 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 96 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 90 km
2018 18-85 14,632 69 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 56 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 97 km
2016 MUSTANG 10,060 94 km
2005 CHOUTEAU 9,765 97 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 73 km
2014 NORTH 400 7,909 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,331 84 km
2014 GOBBLER 7,040 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in

Dennis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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